BMT Forum Bot Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against Old Dominion Freight Line, alleging the carrier violated federal law by discriminating against at least one truck driver because of self-reported alcohol abuse.View the full article Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20466-old-dominion-freight-line-sued-for-disability-discrimination/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bollweevil Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 How could Old Dominion do anything less, than dismiss an admitted substance abuser, who would not accept a position other than driver, because it did not pay as well? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20466-old-dominion-freight-line-sued-for-disability-discrimination/#findComment-85184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 well thier complaint was after SUCCESSFULLY,finishing,boozer program,,the company wasnt going to put him behind the wheel.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20466-old-dominion-freight-line-sued-for-disability-discrimination/#findComment-85190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 It shouldn't matter that he completed the program or not. He could "relapse" at anytime. I would imagine that reinstating him to a driving position knowing that he had a drinking problem would jack up the carriers insurance rates. If he had an accident while driving for the company while under the influence that's even worse for them. It sounds like they made a shrewd business decision.The fact that he came forward of his own accord, that OD has acted in the same manner before, and that he is suing for " monetary relief in the form of reinstatement to a driving position, back pay and compensatory and punitive damages, compensation for lost benefits for two drivers, and an injunction against future discrimination." makes me wonder if it isn't just an attempt to milk the legal system. Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20466-old-dominion-freight-line-sued-for-disability-discrimination/#findComment-85192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 It shouldn't matter that he completed the program or not. He could "relapse" at anytime. I would imagine that reinstating him to a driving position knowing that he had a drinking problem would jack up the carriers insurance rates. If he had an accident while driving for the company while under the influence that's even worse for them. It sounds like they made a shrewd business decision.The fact that he came forward of his own accord, that OD has acted in the same manner before, and that he is suing for " monetary relief in the form of reinstatement to a driving position, back pay and compensatory and punitive damages, compensation for lost benefits for two drivers, and an injunction against future discrimination." makes me wonder if it isn't just an attempt to milk the legal system.ya,,i agree,,just glad its not my problem,,,anymore you cant even scratch your ass without getting a warning,,,at least thats the way my job is,,,even have to watch profanity,,,we get written warnings.lol.i do know that alcohol rule has been in place,,a number of years,,,bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20466-old-dominion-freight-line-sued-for-disability-discrimination/#findComment-85194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bollweevil Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Neither ADA, or EEOC rules or regulations preempt rules set forth by the FMCSA, which is the regulatory body that the industry works under. Even though the individual in question had not been convicted of a DUI offense, Old Dominion could not with good conscience act otherwise. On the other hand it sounds like the fellow just didn't want to work but still wanted to be paid. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20466-old-dominion-freight-line-sued-for-disability-discrimination/#findComment-85196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Neither ADA, or EEOC rules or regulations preempt rules set forth by the FMCSA, which is the regulatory body that the industry works under. Even though the individual in question had not been convicted of a DUI offense, Old Dominion could not with good conscience act otherwise. On the other hand it sounds like the fellow just didn't want to work but still wanted to be paid.lol...boy aint that the name of the game nowdays.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20466-old-dominion-freight-line-sued-for-disability-discrimination/#findComment-85198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 FMCSA rules come first, sounds like a way to scam the company and the system! Boo hoo poor me. Take some repondsibility for yourself and the others you may kill or injure. Too many "disabilities" if you ask me. Your "disabled" if you drink, or do drugs, or a over weight or lazy. Get over it, it's not any bodies fault but your own. IMO another bum trying to get on the free money tit! Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20466-old-dominion-freight-line-sued-for-disability-discrimination/#findComment-85200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 FMCSA rules come first, sounds like a way to scam the company and the system! Boo hoo poor me. Take some repondsibility for yourself and the others you may kill or injure. Too many "disabilities" if you ask me. Your "disabled" if you drink, or do drugs, or a over weight or lazy. Get over it, it's not any bodies fault but your own. IMO another bum trying to get on the free money tit! Paulhaha,,thats just friggen hilarious...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20466-old-dominion-freight-line-sued-for-disability-discrimination/#findComment-85204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearheadGrrrl Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 But FMCSA rules only ban currently using drunks and addicts from the road, they impose no "off the road" time after a driver quits using. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20466-old-dominion-freight-line-sued-for-disability-discrimination/#findComment-85206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 FMCSA rules come first, sounds like a way to scam the company and the system! Boo hoo poor me. Take some repondsibility for yourself and the others you may kill or injure. Too many "disabilities" if you ask me. Your "disabled" if you drink, or do drugs, or a over weight or lazy. Get over it, it's not any bodies fault but your own. IMO another bum trying to get on the free money tit! PaulWhat a crock of IVE GOT A VERY MILD OF CEREBRAL PALSY in my left side, You can see my handicap & im working & I DONT COMPLAIN EVEN WHEN IM IN EXTREME PAIN @ WORK, but my boss (guy used to sell my family our truck tires when we was in business till almost 6yrs ago) knows when im in extreme pain & let me take my time . now you can have a drinking or drug problem & you can get a DISABILITY CHECK? GIVE ME A DAMN BREAK . SheeshThis will now quietly go lay down in a corner & be good fer the rest of the evening after Barking & growling & wanting to bite this particular person in the a$$..later yall Aka Bulldog Man Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20466-old-dominion-freight-line-sued-for-disability-discrimination/#findComment-85208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 well thier complaint was after SUCCESSFULLY,finishing,boozer program,,the company wasnt going to put him behind the wheel.bobI read the article in O.D mag and the driver did not take the companies program that is in a rehab facility, he joined AA to save his insurance costs before reimbersment. Most everybody I've seen in AA drinks as much or more than before they joined. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20466-old-dominion-freight-line-sued-for-disability-discrimination/#findComment-85277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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