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i failed my drug test last month . for the railroad.dot. and i was wondering if this would affect any future employment opportunities. i was thinking of getting my c.d.l from the state of mass since this was a pre-employment test would this show on any future pre employment background check? any help eould be appreciated
Educated guess here but I would have to say no this would not follow you in any way. Not like you got busted by cops with any drugs.
Actually, I believe DOT tests will follow you for some time if you apply for another DOT job. I'm not 100% sure on this but I think that is right. Sorry, I know that's not what you want to hear.
No DOt tests do not follow except: There are reporting agencies that do nothing but collect all your employement history. If a company pays to belong to one of these companies they will do a background search for you. The main company used to be called DAC but I think they changed there name a couple years back. If your company uses one of these companies you will have to sign a form authorizing them to release your info to your prospestive new employer.
Also. If you ever test positive at a company never use that company as reference for any new job applications because that company will release any positive drug tests.