Trucking: drug test, random drug test, standard operating procedure

Question
Hi Mike, I informed my driver of 14yrs. that he was picked for a random drug test.He responded that it would not be a good idea,stating he would most likely fail.We obviously removed him from the road,but we do not have any written procedures in place to take corrective action.What would you recommend?We are a private company with 24 drivers.....George,South Jersey

Answer
I would start an S.O.P (standard operating procedure) right away. What would you like to do with the driver? Without an S.O.P in place, he can find a loophole (unlikely). I would send him to rehab (his tab) and inform him he will be picked for a random at will for a year.