In compliance with the D.O.T. Regulations, Hearn Trucking LLC has a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which we operate. Alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of Hearn Trucking LLC employees and to the security of our equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Hearn Trucking LLC is committed to the elimination of drug and/or alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.
Workplace Expectations
1. Whenever employees are working, are operating any company vehicle, are present on premises, or are conducting Company related work off-site, they are prohibited from:
- using, possessing, buying, selling, manufacturing or dispensing an illegal drug (to include possession of drug paraphernalia);
- being under the influence of alcohol or an illegal drug as defined in this policy; and
- possessing or consuming alcohol.
2. The presence of any detectable amount of any illegal drug or illegal controlled substance in an employee’s body system, while performing company business or while in a company facility, is prohibited.
3. Hearn Trucking LLC will also not allow any employee to perform their duties while taking prescribed drugs that are adversely affecting the employee’s ability to safely and effectively perform their job duties. Employees taking a prescribed medication must carry it in the container labeled by a licensed pharmacist or be prepared to produce this if asked.
4. Any illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia will be turned over to an appropriate law enforcement agency and may result in criminal prosecution.
Required Testing
Pre-employment: All applicants must pass a drug test before beginning work or receiving an offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.
Random Testing: Hearn Trucking LLC will randomly test employees for compliance with its drug-free workplace policy. As used in this Policy, “random testing” means a method of selection of employees for testing, performed by an outside third party. The selection will result in an equal probability that any employee from a group of employees will be tested. Furthermore, the company has no discretion to waive the selection of an employee selected by this random selection method.
Reasonable Suspicion: Employees are subject to testing based upon (but not limited to) observations by the supervision of apparent workplace use, possession or impairment. Human Resources, the Plant Manager, or the Director of Operations shall be consulted before sending an employee for testing. All levels of supervision making this decision must utilize the “Observation Checklist” to document specific observations and behaviors that create a reasonable suspicion that the person is under the influence of illegal drugs and/or alcohol. If the results of the “Observation Checklist” indicate further action is justified, the manager/supervisor should confront the employee with the documentation and with a union representative present (for all unionized employees) and/or with another member of management (for all non-unionized employees). Under no circumstances will the employee be allowed to drive himself or herself to the testing facility. A member of supervision/management and a union rep (if appropriate) must escort the employee; the supervisor/manager will make arrangements for the employee to be transported home.
Post-accident: Employees are subject to testing when they cause or contribute to accidents that seriously damage a [Company Name] vehicle, machinery, equipment, or property and/or result in an injury to themselves or another employee requiring off-site medical attention. A probable belief circumstance will be presumed to arise in any instance involving a work-related accident or injury in which an employee who was operating a motorized vehicle (including, but not limited to, tractor, tractor trailer, company pickup truck) is found to be responsible for causing the accident. In any of these instances, the investigation and subsequent testing must take place within two (2) hours following the accident, if not sooner. Under no circumstances will the employee be allowed to drive himself or herself to the testing facility.
Consequences
Applicants who refuse to cooperate in a drug test or who test positive will not be hired and will not be allowed to re-apply/re-test in the future.
Employees who refuse to cooperate in required tests or who use, possess, buy, sell, manufacture or dispense an illegal drug in violation of this policy will be terminated. If the employee refuses to be tested yet we believe they are impaired, under no circumstances will the employee be allowed to drive himself or herself home.
The first time an employee tests positive for alcohol or illegal drug use under this policy, the result will be discipline up to and including discharge.
Employees will be paid for time spent in alcohol/drug testing and then suspended pending the results of the drug/alcohol test. After the results of the test are received, a date/time will be scheduled to discuss the results of the test; this meeting will include a member of management/supervision, a union representative (if requested), and Human Resources. Should the results prove to be negative, the employee will receive backpay for the times/days of suspension.
Confidentiality
Information and records relating to positive test results, drug and alcohol dependencies and legitimate medical explanations provided to the MRO shall be kept confidential to the extent required by law and maintained in secure files separate from normal personnel files. Such records and information may be disclosed among managers and supervisors on a need-to-know basis and may also be disclosed where relevant to a grievance, charge, claim or other legal proceeding initiated by or on behalf of an employee or applicant.
Inspections
Hearn Trucking LLC reserves the right to inspect all portions of its premises for drugs, alcohol or other contraband; affected employees may have union representation involved in this process. All employees, contract employees and visitors may be asked to cooperate in inspections of their persons, work areas, and property that might conceal a drug, alcohol, or other contraband. Employees who possess such contraband or refuse to cooperate in such inspections are subject to appropriate discipline, up to and including discharge.