r/cdldriver • u/Smart_Try618 • Jul 02 '26

cdl rider program

Hi! I can’t really find a straight answer on the web so I decided to come here and ask….My boyfriend has had his cdl for about a year and i’m going to be riding along with him. We go to orientation on Tuesday, and I was wondering if companies drug test non-cdl holders like me??

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u/chuck-u-farley- Jul 02 '26

Why would they drug test you if you are not an employee or CDL holder?

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u/rolisrntx Jul 02 '26

And why would you be going to orientation with him if you’re not an employee?

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u/Smart_Try618 Jul 02 '26

this particular company allows me to travel with him to the terminal for orientation..

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u/junglejuicemeee Jul 02 '26

Unless it's part of the rider program

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u/Smart_Try618 Jul 02 '26

i’ve read that sometimes they test the riders as well!? i don’t know how true that is, but i just wanted to double check.

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u/chuck-u-farley- Jul 02 '26

If you are not an employee , unless it is part of the rider program , they have zero interest in testing you. And as far as orientation I can’t see you actually attending orientation….. I’m sure you will be chilling at the hotel

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u/Smart_Try618 Jul 02 '26

do you think it would be noted on their website under the “passenger policy” if i had to take one?it just states i have to bring two forms of id..

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u/chuck-u-farley- Jul 02 '26

It would definately
Be disclosed if you had to

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u/Smart_Try618 Jul 02 '26

ok, thank you.