Pre-Employment Drug Testing
Store clerks rarely tested, DC staff often tested.
Dollar General Drug Test Policy (2026): What Applicants Should Know
Drug test information last updated August 1, 2026.
Dollar General enforces testing more often for distribution centers than store clerks.
Quick Facts
Does Dollar General drug test?
✔ Sometimes ⚠️
Type
Urine test
When
Pre-employment, post-incident
Roles most tested
DC staff, drivers
State & Location Variations
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United States (General): Distribution centers tested often.
Random & Post-Accident Testing
Testing after incidents common.
How Tests Are Conducted
- Typically a urine test test at an authorized clinic.
- Bring government ID and HR paperwork.
- Results are confidential and shared only with HR.
Employee Experiences
Store associates often report no testing.
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