How and when to drink alcohol?

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  1. SandyEggo518

    SandyEggo518 Bobtail Member

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    Insulting people isn't going to help anyone.
     
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  3. Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    Hopefully on your own off duty time, definitely no less than 4 hours before going on duty and there better better not be more than a .04 BAC for the feds and in my company's case .02
     
  4. SoulScream84

    SoulScream84 Road Train Member

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    As often as possible, without hurrying, and preferably from the correct glass for the drink at the right temperature.
     
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  5. slow.rider

    slow.rider Road Train Member

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    "Are you fully loaded?"

    "Yeah, but my trailer is empty."



    :eek:
     
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  6. Jaebo74

    Jaebo74 Medium Load Member

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    That cop was super nice.
     
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  7. HighRdtrkn

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    Take your job as seriously as the law does. Reaction time should remain optimal. But I witnessed it a lot when I was driving. I know some guys can still handle their business, but you’re risking your career. I think it’s a suspension for the first violation, but is there coming back after that one? Because you can’t drive for such and such a time after consuming alcohol. It’s on the test.
     
  8. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    4hrs but I always made it at least 8 hrs and that was only if I had maybe 1 beer with my dinner.
     
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  9. Capacity

    Capacity Road Train Member

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    If im out on tour never touch a drop , but lookout when i get home to my back porch.
    Do do do looking out my back door.
     
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  10. GYPSY65

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    No idea if the first time is a suspension
    But if it is. That does not mean you won’t still get fired from current company and possibly no rehire with anyone else

    This business has turned into a huge insurance money grab and companies aren’t wanting the risk / reward factor with a loose cannon
     
  11. Frank Speak

    Frank Speak Road Train Member

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    I don’t know about alcohol, I absolutely cut it off at one Kentuckian a night through the week. Now, on the weekend, I’ll ride my Harley, change into a bat and fly, drive my car, etc... in search of as many Kentuckians as I can find.

    Just today, I went to my brother’s house to retrieve a couple of guns (he’s an FFL) and check out a couple of new ones (yes, I snagged a sweet AR style 12 ga) and I rounded up 2 Kentuckians in less than an hour!

    Tourists no doubt, but I don’t care! One of ‘em is like “oh, I ain’t scared of you. can’t touch me in the daylight!”. I’m like “WRONG FOOL! You been watching too many movies!”.

    Direct sunlight is the deal breaker. Cloudy day, no issues! :)
     
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