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PASSENGERS & OWN AUTHORITY

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Batman13, Nov 27, 2021.

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  1. Nov 27, 2021 #1
    Batman13

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    What are the laws for having passengers with you in your truck if your your own authority? You know..can you bring your family with you? & if so do you need to have them covered thru your insurance?
     
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  3. Nov 27, 2021 #2
    shooter19802003

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    Just check with your insurance for the rider policy to make sure they are covered. Usually you have to add it, but it's cheap.
     
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  4. Nov 27, 2021 #3
    Grumppy

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    Rules say the company must authorize any passengers. You're an owner op. Therefore, you're the company. You can let anyone ride you choose.

    Having said that, you need to check with your insurance co & make sure riders/pets etc are covered/added to your policy
     
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  5. Nov 27, 2021 #4
    Batman13

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    Thats what I figured but wasnt sure...but if you just wanted to take them..lets say like 5 times a month..like on a short load not leaving the state..do you still have to get the covered thru insurance?
     
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  7. Nov 27, 2021 #5
    Batman13

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    Also, how would you make an authorization? Just make a letter and keep it in the truck?
     
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  8. Nov 27, 2021 #6
    Batman13

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    How much do they add to the bill?
     
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  9. Nov 27, 2021 #7
    TheLoadOut

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    That's what I did. Used a form from a carrier I used to work for, put my logo in place of theirs.
     
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  10. Nov 27, 2021 #8
    shooter19802003

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    I wanna say mine was $150 a year or so. Definitely less than $200.
     
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  11. Nov 27, 2021 #9
    Batman13

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    Oh ok thats not bad..thanks for the info!
     
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  12. Nov 27, 2021 #10
    Batman13

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    Its been a while since Ive been a carrier...what kinda form did you use?
     
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