There already is a shortage of commercial truck drivers in this country—estimated at 65,000.
Estimates are that in another 5 years, it will be closer to 80,000.
Biggest reason? They cannot consistently pass the drug tests.
I would never hire a drug user, and If I were suspicious, I would spring mandatory tests on them. One fail & you’re gone.
Many states do NOT pay unemployment benefits if you lose your job due to drugs.
“I would never hire a drug user, and If I were suspicious, I would spring mandatory tests on them. One fail & you’re gone.”
Many companies have stopped testing for pot, or looking at that part of the test...and just don’t tell anyone.
Like the companies that made all network infrastructure we’re using.
Otherwise they’d have a very hard time hiring and keeping folks.