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^ Top   #41   05.07.2009

Roadmedic Truck Forum Supporter   Member Since: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois Trucker? 10 Years Posts: 10,719 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 793 Thanked: 1,972 Times

Quote: Originally Posted by FriedTater #1)Why even post it if it isn't relevant to the topic? #2) Again,relevancy ? shoes or no shoes isn't a viable factor.(prudent has been filed under,what if/whatevers) #3)Policies are like locks,which keep honest people honest. Sorry to ruffle your feathers. But DOT can interpret things to their liking. I put this out there in case it was the one used. I will try and watch out for any irrelevant posts you might make.

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^ Top   #42   05.07.2009

Scuby Medium Load Member   Last Seen: 3 Hours Ago 08.27 PM Member Since: Mar 2007 Age: 50 Posts: 373 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked: 63 Times

While true not wearing footwear doesn't stop an effective exit of a cab, but take into consideration where one might have to exit a cab. Think Wy. in the middle of winter or the Phoenix,Az. in the middle of summer. I wouldn't want bare or sock covered feet in ethier situation. __________________ Outta here

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PharmPhail Road Train Member   Last Seen: 12.27.2009 11.25 PM Member Since: Nov 2008 Location: NC Trucker? 0-1 Year Age: 37 Posts: 3,500 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 1,358 Thanked: 1,171 Times

The way it was explained to me way back when I was in my teens was that it was illegal, and the reason was the heat transferance from the engine to the metal under the thin carpet caused discomfort to pain and a potentially hazardous situation. If true, this was more of an issue in the 70's and 80's when cars were much more basic in their design. __________________ You can always tell a trucker, but you can't tell him MUCH! Guide to Instant O/O and Loadboards thread: Financial settlements: 50, 68, (80), 82, 123, 166 (cumulative), 166 all repairs/maintenance, 181, 205 Pics: 3, 9, 10, 16, 24, 29, 32, 41, 61, 63, 78, 84, 94, 96, 119, 210, 326 Vids: 47, 48, 63, 74, 77, 80, 82, 96, 172, 211 JasontheRock cost investment summary: 87

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kickin chicken Trucker Forum STAFF   Last Seen: 22 Minutes Ago 11.51 PM Member Since: Jan 2009 Location: SC Trucker? 3 Years Posts: 1,543 My Trucking Photos: 3 Thanks: 5,015 Thanked: 1,304 Times

Hauling the girls As for the girls, a good sports bra helps. As for my feet, just feels "WRONG" to drive without trusty kicks. ~Arch/ankle support reduce fatigue. ~Protection from injury and the elements a MUST. I use mats over my carpet to keep clean. I would not wear my work shoe into my birth area anyway. Just for driving. Use a pair of slide ons when I'm parked. I wonder if you had an accident if you could be charged for careless/reckless or negligence...if caught with stocking/bare feet? KC "For every trucker with a headache, there is another with an aspirin in their pocket."

^ Top   #45   05.07.2009

kickin chicken Trucker Forum STAFF   Last Seen: 22 Minutes Ago 11.51 PM Member Since: Jan 2009 Location: SC Trucker? 3 Years Posts: 1,543 My Trucking Photos: 3 Thanks: 5,015 Thanked: 1,304 Times

???? Quote: Originally Posted by Rat Fink Even my clutch pedal on the odd time I actually use it...has ridges in it that make it difficult for my feet to slip off. WTH? You have more problems to worry about than what is on your feet. When you do clutch try one foot. KC "For every trucker with a headache, there is another with an aspirin in their pocket."

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^ Top   #46   05.07.2009

doubledragon5 Road Train Member   Last Seen: 2 Hours Ago 09.45 PM Member Since: Jun 2008 Location: Lewisville, TX Trucker? 4 Years Age: 45 Posts: 3,834 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 2,339 Thanked: 993 Times

I know in my job, steel toe shoes are required at shipper, and plants period.. I got caught once, with my sneakers on from safety, and was given a warning, and told to leave the yard, until my shoes were on my feet. Luck for me I only live 5 minutes away.. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] There are only three women in this world that mean anything to me and they are Karen, Krystal, Amanda..

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^ Top   #47   05.07.2009

Big Don "Old Fart"   Last Seen: 2 Hours Ago 09.23 PM Member Since: Sep 2007 Location: Utah's DIXIE! Trucker? EX-11 Years Posts: 3,025 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 1,023 Thanked: 1,693 Times

Quote: Quote: Originally Posted by Rat Fink Even my clutch pedal on the odd time I actually use it...has ridges in it that make it difficult for my feet to slip off. Quote: Originally Posted by kickin chicken WTH? You have more problems to worry about than what is on your feet. When you do clutch try one foot. KC "For every trucker with a headache, there is another with an aspirin in their pocket." Maybe he has a stiff clutch???? __________________ Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened. Anatole France

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madbunny Medium Load Member   Last Seen: 01.25.2010 10.12 PM Member Since: Jul 2006 Location: Indiana Trucker? 30 Years Posts: 463 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 61 Thanked: 217 Times

Quote: Originally Posted by notarps4me Well; the two air bags she is counting on won't be comfortable either in the event of a crash...... Air bags???? Are you calling her ..... air bags? I'm pretty sure I can't say that with a straight face. Sports bra....I got the evil stare and something about men just don't have a clue.

^ Top   #49   05.08.2009

FriedTater Keeper of The Snakes   Last Seen: 1 Week Ago 11.36 AM Member Since: Mar 2009 Location: United State of Texas Trucker? 29 Years Posts: 1,719 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 589 Thanked: 576 Times

All my post are irrelevant so . . . . . Quote: Originally Posted by Roadmedic Sorry to ruffle your feathers. But DOT can interpret things to their liking. I put this out there in case it was the one used. I will try and watch out for any irrelevant posts you might make. __________________ |.........................................| || |...........................................||'|"; ,______. |_..._...____________======||_|_|.........,] "(#)'(#)""'''''''''''''"'''"**|(#)(#)*****"(#)

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medusa Bobtail Member   Last Seen: 05.22.2009 11.05 AM Member Since: May 2009 Location: San Antonio Texas Trucker? 15 Years Age: 57 Posts: 9 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked: 0 Times

Quote: Originally Posted by madbunny Air bags???? Are you calling her ..... air bags? I'm pretty sure I can't say that with a straight face. Sports bra....I got the evil stare and something about men just don't have a clue. air bags? oh i like that one....seat belts NEVER het right,and as for sports bras well......as for the sock v shoe..... i drive barefoot with tennies next to me.. i can hook my toes on the pedal when i need to and the shoes r there for getting in and outta the truck(i made the mistake of hitting the ice and az heat b.foot) as for dot well.....like he said they can interpret the law however they want..ever been stopped in ohio?

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