Other truck drivers are buying beer, should I report them?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by IluvCATS, Dec 16, 2018.

  1. supergreatguy

    supergreatguy Road Train Member

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    same type of man depending on type
     
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  3. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    You still drunk?
     
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  4. supergreatguy

    supergreatguy Road Train Member

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    no, but I am replying to you while driving to my truck, so add that to your handy dandy report notebook
     
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  5. Pepper24

    Pepper24 Road Train Member

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    I don’t know for sure how the authorities look at a sleeper.But a open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle will get the driver a ticket.I know it happened to me in my younger days and it was the passenger’s bottle
     
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  6. timu2timu2cool

    timu2timu2cool Bobtail Member

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    But is does say physical control of a cmv.you are in control of said cmv 24x7
     
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  8. timu2timu2cool

    timu2timu2cool Bobtail Member

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    Most carriers do not allow alcohol in the truck period.Its just not a good idea to drink when you are responsible for you rig 24x7.That being said I mind my own business
     
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  9. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    You know how many times guys are polishing wheels in the back row and having some cold ones. Those are not the people anyone needs to be concerned about.
     
  10. Gabe85

    Gabe85 Light Load Member

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    I will keep quiet, I'm not law enforcement.
     
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  11. TravR1

    TravR1 Road Train Member

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    The rule is 8 hours, if you've been drinking, you can't drive.

    The rest of that is semantics. We all break the law every day, every time we exceed the speed limit. We all do it. Don't pretend to be Hank Hill.

    We don't get in trouble every day even though we just do what we want on the road like exceed the limit, drive without shoes on, occasionally drift into other lanes, etc etc

    Don't act like a fool. You'll be fine.

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    That said, I have noticed a big difference between starter trucking companies, and other companies that only hire experienced drivers, like the company I drive for right now.

    The company I drive for right now couldn't care less. The company I started and learned with would send you home if they learned about alcohol consumption.
     
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