The cannabis problem: Canadian truckers crossing the U.S. border


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🇨🇦 The cannabis problem: Canadian truckers crossing the U.S. border.

On a federal level, cannabis remains an illegal substance in the United States. This gives the U.S. Department of Transportation the opportunity to take drivers off the road who are tested at random for a host of illegal substances, including cannabis. Canada, where the recreational use of cannabis is legal, has an issue with employing drivers who may not be able to cross the United States border to work. Canadian trucking companies may wish to consider implementing policies that prohibit their drivers from using cannabis - or at least require them to refrain from using the drug while they are on duty or planning to travel to the United States. The company may also want to provide training or resources to help drivers understand the risks and consequences of using cannabis, and to encourage them to seek alternative methods for managing any medical or personal issues that may be causing them to use the drug.

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