Tanker - advantages/disadvantages

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by nudriver1972, Sep 22, 2010.

  1. ky wildcat 4ever

    ky wildcat 4ever Heavy Load Member

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  3. wildbill123

    wildbill123 Heavy Load Member

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    I know a person is not supposed to smoke within 25 ft. of certain hazmat loads. But what are the chances of a driver that smokes getting hired by a company that hauls hazmat from time to time ? Just curious, thanks.
     
  4. wsyrob

    wsyrob Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    My trainer was a smoker. Its just flammable placarded loads I believe. How would they know? I have yet to see a job application that asked if you smoke.
     
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  5. ky wildcat 4ever

    ky wildcat 4ever Heavy Load Member

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    This is true a smoker can get hired but just dont get caught smoking in the truck its a hefty fine plus when CSA comes online it will get you major points for it
     
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  6. Mortar Man

    Mortar Man Road Train Member

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    Just as long as it's not a flammable load your good if so better not or like the poster infrint of me said CSA won't like u very much or your points record
     
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  7. Mortar Man

    Mortar Man Road Train Member

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    Rob

    How you doing on miles right now ?

    Memphis is crappy yet again ..
     
  8. 074344

    074344 Road Train Member

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    No, but some companies like mine have a no smoking policy in the cab. Do the drivers that smoke follow it? Not really. But that will be their problem if they are caught.

    There is the law and your companies specific policy on smoking. I would think that if you followed them, there would never be a problem.

    Drive safe
     
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  9. Pumpkin Oval Head

    Pumpkin Oval Head Road Train Member

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    My boss told me that federal regs prohibit any commercial driver from smoking in the tractor...

    I have not looked in the green book to see if this is true or not. :biggrin_2558:

    Anyone know?
     
  10. rockee

    rockee Road Train Member

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    I think your boss is blowing smoke...........
     
  11. Ranger_309

    Ranger_309 Medium Load Member

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    Lots of HAZMAT BS since 9/11. You will be stopped at the chicken-coops alot.
     
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