Noob post (help me out, please)

LonghornIII · #1 (**permalink**) 06-11-2007, 11:50 PM

OK, Just over four years ago right out of school I was working for Werner Enterprise. after 8 months I left them to work with a owner operator thru Tri State. Before I got hired by Tri State I was let go, my drug test came back adulterated. The owner operator let me go and It went on my DAC report. I was told my truck driving career was done.
So I let my CDL go and have not been behind the wheel again.

First off. I was clean and always have been and I am sure you hear that all the time but I can pass any drug test and have passed everyone since then. Now four years later I really want to get back out on the road and start a career.

I know I will have to go back to school but my question Is will any good company hire me? I have a clean MVR. Not so good work history but It looks alot better for the last four years.
No Criminal history and the last thing to go on my DAC that I know of was from Tri State. I will be getting a copy of my DAC but I don't know what to look for.

Next question How to get money for School?? My credit Is shot. I have little money. Live paycheck to paycheck. Can't get any kind of loan.
What can I do. What should I do?? I really want to drive a truck again any advice, help or point me In the right direction would be great..

elkman · #2 (**permalink**) 06-12-2007, 04:47 AM

i'm pretty sure they could only go back 3 yrs. on the drug screen,so i would'nt even worry about that part,also not all company's use dac.almost all of the bigger co's do though.and maybe you don't have to go back to school-find a company willing to give you a chance or one that trains for free w/a job to boot!why didn't you fight the results 4 yrs. ago if it was a mistake?where do you live?

i just noticed ohio.do an online search for driving jobs and those who train.you may have to pick swift or some other clown outfit for a year or so,or check all smaller companies in your area!

i searched bubbajunk.com found -us express,trans-am,usa truck,ffe,usf glen-moore,crst,srt,swift. send me a private mess.if you want to.i'll get back asap.

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LonghornIII · #3 (**permalink**) 06-17-2007, 02:37 PM

Ok, I have a copy of my DAC report and there Is one Incident on my report and It has been 5 yrs not 4yrs since all of this happened and It was a pre employment drug screen and I never was hired by Tri State but thats all It says.
To get additional Information I have to Fax a DAC Drug /Alcohol Release form to DAC. Can I get this Information? Were can I get a DAC Drug /Alcohol Release form?