2 beers, on day off, in personal car = fired
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 4wheelJoshua, Aug 4, 2011.
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The 24 was a large company rule, like JB Hunt, one of my friends used to drive for them and their word is what he went by. I have heard it from others, including drivers from most large companies. I have known drivers who drank their dinner, a few in the truck, but I surely don't reccomend it.
I know a guy personally who got caught drinking while driving a truck, and less than 5 years later, he is again driving truck requiring a CDL. I'm not sure how and I'm not going to ask as long as he stays local.
Another guy I know had gotten a DUI and could drive for my company first, then moved on to something similar but tankers, and has now moved up to a more prestigious outfit driving tankers. It did prevent him moving up as fast as he would have liked, but I'm sure his stint in the federal lockup in Duluth didn't do him any good, either.
Most others I know of as having a DUI conviction are no longer driving truck.Last edited: Aug 4, 2011
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I have not been able to find it.
I was wondering if that is what the officer came up with and charged him. -
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I didn't know you could blow triple zeroes and still be charged. That's more messed up than I thought. BTW DieselBear love the tales from the road you share on that really big thread. -
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I have no idea where this comes from or where to find it, but I've always been told a CDL holder cannot have more than .04 at any time behind the controls of any vehicle, including the reins of a horse. Absolutely no detectable amount of alcohol while driving a CMV.
I have never been able to confirm this. So it could be complete BS.
However, to your question "Are you allowed to drink?" Yes. Just don't drive afterward. Duh. -
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