can you still be hired as a truck driver? Part of the screening asks this question. I was diagnosed almost 5 years ago. Since then have nearly 5 years sober thru a 12 step. I am currently seeking employment as an OTR driver for trucking companies and am wondering will this prevent me from being hired at reputable driving companies. Do i need to go back to a doctor to get my diagnoses straightened out so I can apply? I consider myself better off because I do Not drink, while other undiagnosed drivers DO drink during their time off so i don't think it should be counted against me.
2007-07-30 06:45:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
they say once your a alcoholic, its for life. best thing to do is just be honest. tell them yes you had a drinking problem, but youve learned to overcome it, and youve been living your life happily without any alcohol for over 5 years. honestly i dont think youll have any problems getting hired. you should see some of the driving records otr drivers have.
2007-07-30 06:58:15 · answer #1 · answered by scorp964 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your diagnosis is your business and not any ones. That's between you and your doctor, and no one else. It shouldn't affect you getting the job want. If you're sober then no can stop you. If you weren't sober and were still drinking then it will only come up in a drug or alcohol test. My advice, don't bring it up. It's no ones business if you used to have a problem or not. Just as long as you stay clean, that's all that matters.
-Good Luck
2007-07-30 13:56:23 · answer #2 · answered by Celia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is your personal business, unless you have a drunken driving offense on your record. Otherwise, you say nothing. One doesn't have to constantly chide that they are a recovering alcoholic. At some point, your life is a new creation and you should think, walk, talk and act like your life is brand new. Put the former things away and keep ahead on your 5+ year of sobriety. And by the way...great job!
2007-07-30 14:40:49 · answer #3 · answered by lifeisgroovy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't be a problem. They'll check your driving record.
Good luck. And stay with the program - good job staying with it for five years already
2007-07-30 13:58:49 · answer #4 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋