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Passengers on the truck?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by BloatedDog, Dec 10, 2014.

  1. Dec 10, 2014 #1
    BloatedDog

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    I am currently attending truck driver training, testing on Friday. Looking at all my options before I commit to anything. While checking on a company's website and after talking to a recruiter I was told that you are not allowed to have a passenger on the truck IF that passenger has a class A CDL. My question is: is this something you will find at every company or is this company specific? Does it have to do with DOT regulations? Any help on this is greatly appreciated.
     
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  3. Dec 10, 2014 #2
    Vilhiem

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    Schneider doesn't allow non-employee passengers for the first 6 months of employment. If you're on your own as an o/o then I know of no laws that ban that; but you can find that policy at some companies.

    Although it is a little odd that they'd refuse to allow you to carry a passenger with a class A. I can guess why, but that'd be a good question for the recruiter.
     
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  4. Dec 10, 2014 #3
    Balakov100

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    Pretty sure that's most companies.

    Why, guess they don't want you to be tempted to let them Drive.
     
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  5. Dec 10, 2014 #4
    Mr.X

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    Well that rules out training dont it! Are you sure it isnt non cdl passenger? Personally cant think of anyone with a CDL I would want riding in my truck for very long, lol.
     
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  7. Dec 10, 2014 #5
    Helowrenchturn2

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    Fmcsa rule 392.60 covers this. It says nothing about having a cdl or not. I would imagine that is a company policy and also if the passenger was allowed they would have to conform to hours of service also.
     
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  8. Dec 11, 2014 #6
    Chinatown

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    Companies don't even want your wife to ride along if she has a CDL.
     
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  9. Dec 11, 2014 #7
    Vilhiem

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    only way around that is to team. And if you think about it that kinda defeats the purpose. You'll be asleep when she's driving and visa versa.
     
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  10. Dec 13, 2014 #8
    BloatedDog

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    Right on! Thanks for all the replies. I'm not even inside the companies hiring area so it doesn't matter. Everything worked itself out. Going to just team. :)
     
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