Marijuana and trucking....

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by The Patriot, Nov 2, 2015.

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  1. chy3280

    chy3280 Bobtail Member

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    Ok first off I agree I do not smoke because of the fact that if I got found out and fired it would affect my family due to the loss of income. The only other effect that it may have on my kids is there might not be any cookies left for their snack after school. As someone else posted if you use it as you are supposed to use alcohol the only danger involved is getting arrested and fired. No he shouldn't be smoking while driving, if he was as someone else pointed out we don't know that. It may have been an after shift hit. I agree the other driver could have been called or it could have simply just been thrown out of the truck with any other trash that may have been left. If you really want to make sure there's no chance of him harming someone you could have had a heart to heart with the man and ask him straight up are you using during work. I'm in total agreement that what you do on your own time is your own business. What I found ironic about this whole thing is the fact that someone who calls themself the Patriot is so against personal freedom which a true patriot would be fighting for.
     
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    As a former regular weed smoker I see nothing wrong with a few hits before bed or in a social situation. Driving under the influence of any mind altering substance is never a good idea though. When I was much younger I drove a car after smoking and was paranoid beyond belief. I can't imagine driving a truck while doing it. That's a real nightmare thought. So, I agree, it was really stupid what he did. Do I think you should have ruined his life, and other co-workers, permanently? No. Perhaps a man to man talk and a warning that if you see this kind of thing again you will go to the authorities.
     
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    chris886 Medium Load Member

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    Its already changing state by state, only a matter of time, you will see. Also is it safe to assume that you NEVER break ANY laws, as you are a perfect citizen? Do you speed? Ever overweight? Overlook something minor on a pretrip? Drivr a minute over hours? Of course not.........
     
  5. The Patriot

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    Isn't that the Swift moto?
     
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    The Patriot Heavy Load Member

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    Too darn bad...
    Maybe if they were not idiots they would not be out of a job and in jail. THEY did it to themselves...not me.
    Security called the PD not me....He went nuts and threatened to kill someone when he was confronted by dispatch as he had not left the yard yet.
     
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    Actually I strive to be as perfect as I can and NO...I do not speed.....never overweight...perfect CSA and driving record. It's not hard to do really but one must be literate to be able to read signs.....I know that is a toughy in this industry.
     
  8. Canned Spam

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    From everything I've seen online, you might be on to something. Ha
     
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    chris886 Medium Load Member

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    Here you go insulting people again. Grow up
     
  10. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    Yes! Keep hope alive for the burnouts! Times are changing!

    "You'll see, Six! Burnouts will have their day!"

    Not in a commercial vehicle. Until they make it to where it leaves no trace you have no chance. Hate booze all you want, but you guys have no sound argument. You lose.

    Okay, well you do have options...you can go back to Elmer's glue or you can take up a 420 friendly occupation, like roofing houses.
     
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  11. The Patriot

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    Freedom does not mean anarchy....with Liberty and Freedom comes responsibility.
    As I have found in the past there is no reasoning with the drug culture type or what I call Red Diaper babies...so to talk to this person would have been as epic failure.
     
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