Originally published at: CDL Drug Testing Faces Uncertainty After Trump Executive Order - FreightWaves
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This article fails to speak about the problem with the testing procedures as it is. That the drug testing is overreaching and thus not accurate ending thousands of truck drivers carriers when they did nothing wrong. Cannabis consumption in whatever form whether it be cbd or smoking it a month ago should not be able to end anyone’s career. You can get hammered ■■■■■ the day before and nobody’s got a problem with that but you take some cbd gummies for pain relief and oh no your going to lose your job over it? Really? That’s ridiculous. The trucking companies that have ended good truck drivers careers over this are the ones that should be held accountable. I mean if there high while there driving that’s one thing but if they are not then they shouldn’t be treated as if they are period.
I agree with your statement. The DOT needs to update their testing procedures to detect for actual current impairment. Many qualified drivers are leaving the industry and many potential drivers are choosing other careers because of the current approach. The fact of the matter is that half of all US citizens live in states where recreational use is now completely legal. Maintaining to current zero tolerance approach is no longer feasible or appropriate. An approach similar to that of alcohol would ensure public safety while also limiting the governmental encroachment into the drivers private life.