Which newbie-hiring/training companies allow dogs

Watkins shep recruiter said I can take my english bulldog otr if I put $500 deposit ... Moved to top of my list IF I Have to go otr.

 

You could be screwed sir, in saying that though, I see alot of people in swift, who look like they are driving company trucks with dogs. So perhaps much like inverters it's a "out of site, out of mind"

 

There are plenty of companies out there that allow dogs. Most require a deposit however. Really not that big a deal. Don't expect a new truck though if you are bringing a pet. Chances are they are going to give you one that has already been pee'd in!

Do your homework. It will pay off. We really enjoyed having our dog with us and it was so worth it. Not only that but it is some added security out there on the road. You may also want to find companies that run APU's because you aren't going to be able to leave your dog in the truck in the summertime. Especially in some of the hotter states.

Check out some of the older pet threads on here. There is a lot of good info for having a pet on the road with you.

Good luck!

 

I would guess that information is readily available on the company websites. Do a little research, and I'm sure you will find the answer to your question.

 

Auxiliary power unit. An APU runs on a lot less fuel than a idoling motor

 

APU is a generator that you use when stopped to do your brk to either warm the trk or cool it depending on the weather.More and more companies are installing APUS on their trk for a couple reasons,to save on idleing trk all night and wasting fuel also many states it's against the law to idle trk more then 5 minutes.They're expensive but in time you'll make up for it by saving all that fuel to idle.You waste a gallon of fuel an hr.APUS use very little fiel,don't know how much though.

 

The APU or "little motor" will run the A/C in the truck so that your pet won't cook at a truck stop in Barstow! It is illegal to idle your truck in California and you don't want to leave your pet in the truck without A/C.

Course I'm sure it will only be a matter of time before the outlaw the APU in Cali!

 

So, the pet issue aside, if neither APUs nor idling are allowed, what is a trucker supposed to do to avoid roasting in his truck when trying to sleep in Barstow at noon in July?