Rider policy

The child has to be at least 13.

 

The only way to know is to ask the companies . The ones that allow passengers usually ask the driver to pay for rider insurance . This tells what the FMCSA requires http://www.rsiinsurancebrokers.com/12_09Unauthorized-Passenger/

 

That link demonstrates what is wrong with so many things in trucking-we are letting the insurance companies run the industry and their only concern is keeping their losses to a minimum. Every company has a different policy on riders so like mentioned before, you need to do your research. The company I'm currently leased to allows only immediate family over the age of ten. They also only allow one passenger at a time.

Riding or driving a truck is dangerous, in fact being a truck driver is usually listed as more dangerous than being a policeman or fireman. That said, crossing the street is dangerous as well. I realize you would be responsible for your toddler, but still a truck is a cramped space for hours on end. To make money you can't stop, but little ones need to be able to run around. My wife has ridden with me and her comment is that inmates have more space than truck drivers.

 

most trucks have only 2 seats and 2 seat belts.

 

When teams run, how often are both wearing seat belts (or even using the net)?

When a family is in a motorhome, how often are all the occupants wearing seat belts?


That said, I would not want to be the parent playing with the child in the sleeper when a hard brake was executed - or worse.

 

Keeping my mouth shut.