Two Dogs One Truck

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by OPUS 7, Dec 23, 2014.

  1. leftlanetruckin

    leftlanetruckin Road Train Member

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    Absolutely nothing wrong with a pooch in the truck.
    We have 3 German Shepherds and a Husky at home. One of the Shepherds is ALWAYS with me, period.
    I dare say the one riding with me gets more exercise than 95% of other peoples dogs that are at home and "have room to run". What a crock, seeing as most people live in a city/suburb environment, and not out of city limits etc like we do.
    I also remove the passenger seat in every truck I buy and put the dog bed there, don't haul freight that has me running endless hours at a time, deliver to job sites where the pooch can run freely, and so on.
    All 4 of the dogs are wanting to get in the truck when I leave, so I'll take their word that they enjoy it. Certainly more so than some stranger on the internet that knows no better......
    Yep, they hate it and have a hard life.....
    Axel, my normal trucking dog
    axel on bed.jpg
    The newest addition, Tara. She comes out with me when she needs some "manners" teaching to her, as my wife says...
    tara on bed.jpg

    Martin
     
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  3. crzyjarmans

    crzyjarmans Road Train Member

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    The prime drive I saw wasn't a O/O and had five and two of them where husky's both well over 40 lbs
     
  4. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    I am not disputing if Prime allows drivers to bring pets or not. I do know *seeing* pets in a truck is the least reliable method of learning which companies allow pets. I have worked for companies that prohibit any pets and have seen dogs in the trucks, or being walked by a husband/wife while the other backs in. There are many pets being "illegally" carried in no-pet trucks.

    A few years ago about half of the companies others reported as allowing pets did not actually allow pets. The surest answer comes from a trucking company's Safety Dept (Risk Mgmt, or whatever fancy name they use). Many trucking companies consider "illegal" pets the same type of violation as unauthorized passengers (hitchhikers). Getting caught sneaking a pet can be grounds for immediate termination. Good luck getting home with no truck and a pet in tow.
     
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  5. Shortwoman

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    They are beautiful Martin. Yes my dog sits at the front door when I put my trucking coat on. I was.floored the first time she did it. She feels like that is her job now.
     
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  6. OldHasBeen

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    When will they start making dogs wear a seat belt?

    Would not be surprised if PETA calls for that, they protect all animal in every way possible.
     
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  7. droo

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    I've seen plenty of companies who'll allow cats and dogs but none yet who'd let me bring one of my mini pigs with me. Lame.

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  8. Shortwoman

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    Oh my how stinking cute is that. They are better than dogs as protectors lol
     
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