U-Haul to Implementbr Anti-Nicotine Hiring Policy.br U-Haul recently announced their decision tobr no longer hire smokers and nicotine users. .br The new hiring policy willbr go into effect on Feb. 1.br It will only apply in the 21 states that currently allowbr companies to deny job applications based on nicotine use. .br Of those states, where testing is allowed, applicantsbr will have to consent to future nicotine screenings.br According to U-Haul Chief of Staffbr Jessica Lopez, the decision is a br “responsible step” towards br bettering the company’s health. .br We are deeply invested in the well-being ofbr our Team Members … Nicotine products arebr addictive and pose a variety of serious healthbr risks. This policy is a responsible step inbr fostering a culture of wellness at U-Haul, Jessica Lopez, via statement.br U-Haul currently employs more than 30,000br people across the United States and Canada.