I just decided, after much soul searching that I do want to get my CDL and get out on the road. I live a little north of Seattle.
I am trying to find a company that I can get my training through who will also allow my little Scottie dog to travel with me. I realize
that it would not be possible for him to be with me during training. I am speaking of afterwards.
I know some companies allow pets of course if you are the owner operator but that's not the track I want to be on right now.
I need to find a company that will allow company drivers to have their small pet.
Today I talked to Watkins Shepard. They allow pets but no longer have their own school.
I really like the people at Central Refrigerated but they do not allow pets.
ANY help would be greatly appreciated. I cannot give up my best friend for this career change.
Looking for company that has school and will allow dogs...Too much to ask?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by dixiechick, Jul 30, 2012.
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Leave the DOGGIE at home while you are training ( and 6 to 9 months after finished with trainer ) , you will have enough to learn and worry about than Fido !
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yes i agree leave the dog at home for atleast 6 months. there is going to be a lot of learning during this time. you need to get aquanted with the road and the job its self. having a dog will become to much of a distraction which will ultimatly lead to an accident. there are several states that are trying to adopt legislation to ban animals from inside of commercial vehicles. is it worth a large fine if cought or having the dog siezed and you sent on your way with out him? now dont get me wrong i have a black lab that rides with me everyday but i also got to know the job and how to handle the road first. there are also some shippers and recievers out there who will not allow pets on their property i have had this happen a couple of times to me and dispatch was not happy about it. just really think it thru if a pet means that much to you. good luck on your search.
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Well, guys, I mentioned in my post that I know it's not possible for him to be with me during training and I said I was speaking of afterwards.
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I totally understand that there are people who are of the opinion that they need not be on the road. But for me, it's not an option. I am smart enough to not allow my dog to interfere with my safety and security. I know that I don't know everything at this point and I am sure there are aspects of the job that I don't understand. But I am a responsible pet owner. My Scottie dog is my world and he is very well trained. I don't really want to argue the points for or against, with all due respect to you guys, I just want to know who will allow pets because this one will be going with me on the road, no matter what. I am not leaving my man behind.
But I do have a question that relates to 1badaz28's response. How does a customer know if you have a dog in your truck? From what I've seen they just want their freight. Why would they even be in or near the cab of your truck?DocWatson Thanks this. -
yes i was talking about afterwards there is still a lot of learning going on even after you get off your trainers truck. its gonna be a lifestyle change for sure. give it 6 months then entertain the idea you will be glad you did.
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Many places will actually search the truck to ensure you have no unauthorized passengers or animals onboard.
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But Flatbed...many truckers have dogs. MANY truckers have dogs. So...what percentage of companies you deliver to will do a search? 1 in 20? 1 in 80? 1 in 5?
I hear your advice and I appreciate all of the comments from you seasoned vets, but this hard headed girl is madly in love with this dog and leaving him is absolutely out of the question. It just will not happen. I don't want to be dishonest and lie to my company and take him anyway like many do. I want to do it the right way and be upfront and honest. -
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