Passengers

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by kydriver, Apr 30, 2012.

  1. kydriver

    kydriver Bobtail Member

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    Do companies ever allow a spouse, non driver, to ride as a passenger? My Wife has Summers off from Work.
     
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  3. hhmag70

    hhmag70 Light Load Member

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    Many do. I take my daughter every Friday for her "truckin day".
     
  4. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    As far as I know as long as you get permission from the company you're good to go.
     
  5. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Most do (immediate family/spouse only), but not all. Also, most will charge a minimal monthly "insurance" rider fee during the months where you have a rider.
     
  6. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Think you have to wait like 90 days before you can have passengers.
     
  7. FatDaddy

    FatDaddy Road Train Member

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    Most companies have passanger policies. But bringing a passanger aboard without letting the comapny know is a big no no. (Insurance purposes)
     
  8. kydriver

    kydriver Bobtail Member

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    Thanks all for the information...

    Do companies allow non related want-a-be to ride, or do you have to go to school, get your CDL, then get a job to figure out if driving is for you or not?
     
  9. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    So, the original question branches off in a totally new direction.

    If you are a driver that wishes to have a spouse or family member, or even a friend, ride along - then ask the question to your company.

    If you are wanna be and want to ride along with a friend that is a driver, have the driver check with his/her company.

    Asking opinions here will get you nowhere, as every company has its own rules.
     
  10. kydriver

    kydriver Bobtail Member

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    Total wanna be.. I wasn't asking for an opinion, but rather is this something that is possible/common/or normal in the trucking World.
     
  11. cadillacdude1975

    cadillacdude1975 Road Train Member

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    many companies forbid passengers that have CDLs for fear you may let them them drive.
     
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