Does Failing a DOT Drug Test Go on Your Record Forever?

DOT Drug and Alcohol:

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association, records that fail the DOT drug and alcohol test will be kept for three years.

Since most employers include employment background checks as a standard part of the hiring process, it is important to note that a single failed DOT drug and alcohol test can severely limit your employment opportunities during this time.

Failing a DOT drug test can be a serious matter for many reasons. The National Transportation Safety Board found that failing a DOT drug test could result in immediate suspension or even termination of all employees working for companies that don't conduct random drug and alcohol testing.



Consequences of Failing A DOT Drug Test:

Every action has consequences. When it comes to drugs, even typical daily habits can have serious repercussions. A drug test is just one of the many reasons why you must avoid any substance abuse.

Mentioned below are some of the consequences of failing the DOT drug test:

1. Unemployment

Many workplaces conduct regular drug testing to ensure employees are fit for their jobs. Your employer may know about your habits and they may contact you about it. If you do not respond and continue to behave irresponsibly, you may lose your job.

This means that not only will you lose your current job, but if a future employer finds out about your habit, your qualifications or lack thereof will not be taken into account and may not offer you any work at all.

2. House Damage

Since there are several reasons for drug testing, it's understandable that your housing will be tested at some point. While you may not lose your home, you may not be allowed to stay at home if these tests show that you have used drugs in the past.

3. Termination of Work

Now that drug testing has become so common in the United States, employers can quickly fire their employees for failing drug tests. It's not uncommon for them to do it without thinking.

If there is any doubt about the information provided by potential employees, they will be tested for allergies and drugs.

4. Suspension of License

If you are a driver working in the public transport industry, you may be suspended for 30 days, starting the day after your failed drug test.

Even if you are not a truck driver, failing this drug test can result in complete disqualification from any job in the trucking industry.

5. Fines and Fees

If you happen to commit a drug-related offense, you will be subject to heavy penalties. First, your employer may pay a hefty fine for your failure in case they are convinced that you are prone to substance abuse as a driver, and then they may even have to pay for the services of your defense attorney.

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