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Little Helpful Hint for Newbies

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by robngraves, Sep 8, 2011.

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  1. Sep 9, 2011 #11
    THBatMan8

    THBatMan8 Road Train Member

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    Tip for newbies:

    If you like to drink and party, consider another career. This job isn't for you. The Smokey and the Bandit days have been long gone for a while, and virtually every company has zero tolerance to alcohol and illegal contraband.

    A warning:

    You will have to take a urine test during orientation, and while you hold the job you are subsectable to random drug and alcohol testing. You will also need to take a urine test to get a medical cert. Even certain OTC meds are a no no.
     
    THBatMan8, Sep 9, 2011
    THBatMan8, Sep 9, 2011
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  3. Sep 9, 2011 #12
    robngraves

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    Also Operating a CMV means having key turned on to keep truck running to keep you cool/warm in the bunk. Cop can say your operating it and bust you for being in bed. Best bet would not to drink. if you do want to drink. Get a hotel room to play it safe.
     
    robngraves, Sep 9, 2011
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  4. Sep 9, 2011 #13
    texan007

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    Wow, this blows my mind. Trucks,trailers,coops....drinking?
     
    texan007, Sep 9, 2011
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  5. Sep 10, 2011 #14
    Mr. PlumCrazy

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    Drinking and driving is just plain stupid and anyone that do it should go to jail
     
    Mr. PlumCrazy, Sep 10, 2011
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  7. Sep 10, 2011 #15
    chompi

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    Have an accident in a commercial vehicle and you are drunk, they can charge you with attempted manslaughter!
     
    chompi, Sep 10, 2011
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  8. Sep 10, 2011 #16
    Mr. PlumCrazy

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    Attempted Manslaughter :biggrin_25513:
     
    Mr. PlumCrazy, Sep 10, 2011
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  9. Sep 10, 2011 #17
    chompi

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    Yes and I have seen it happen!

    You can get the same charge if you falsify your logs, get in an accident and kill someone. Have seen that happen too!
     
    chompi, Sep 10, 2011
    chompi, Sep 10, 2011
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