How and when to drink alcohol?

I've taken a likening to the brew and wine... when and how can i legally drink once I become a truck driver again? Is it legal to bring the brew on board the truck? if not that sucks but I'll make due.

 

I never drink 24 hours before going on duty.
No alcohol in the truck. If You want it that much, probably should find a different line of work.

 

Owner operator, or company driver?

 

I only drink when I am alone or with someone.

 

The brew

 

When I’m on the road ... I park the truck and walk to a bar or restaurant/bar for my 10 hour or 34 hour breaks. 10 hour break may be a little risky .... knock on wood , I’ve never had any problems. I tend to only drink 1 day a week , but when I drink I do tend to go heavy. Alcohol IN a truck is a big no no.

 

You can't have any alcohol in the cab of the truck. I believe that's a law. If you drive a company truck, most have no alcohol policy when your out on the road. Because your basically on call 24/7 to drive their truck. If anyone was ever in accident and tested positive. The lawyers would have a field day. No company would take that risk.

 

"How and when to drink alcohol?"

I drink it out of a chilled pint glass usually unless I'm mixing something over ice. Sometimes it's Bailey's or amaretto in my coffee.

As for when, I'd say as often as possible. Daily, at least a beer. How else would one wind down from a day of traffic?

 

Thank the lord I keep all my alcohol in the sleeper and not the cab!

I make sure to keep the curtain closed to keep them separate.