OTR companies that allow large dog ride alongs?

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  1. TxTreeFiddy

    TxTreeFiddy Bobtail Member

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    Hello. I'm curious if there are any companies that will allow me to bring a large dog with me? I can't bare to leave him behind.

    Additionally, does anyone have suggestions for a large dog coming in and out of the truck? It's a pretty steep jump. I think there are steps you can buy to attach to the side of a truck. Do those work?
     
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  3. SteerTire

    SteerTire Road Train Member

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    There are companies that allow it, for a non refundable fee. Just ask about the pet policy when you speak to recruiters. Ask if there’s a fee also.

    I’ve seen steps, I’ve seen ramps. I don’t know where to buy them. But they’re out there.
     
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  4. TxTreeFiddy

    TxTreeFiddy Bobtail Member

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    Thanks! That was very helpful.
     
  5. pmdriver

    pmdriver Road Train Member

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    Do you really want to do that to a large dog? They need exercise and sitting in a truck is not the best for them. I did for a bit in my own truck, you will not believe where that hair gets.
     
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  6. SteerTire

    SteerTire Road Train Member

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    A lot of people won’t drive a truck that was used by a smoker. I won’t drive a truck that had pets in it.
     
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  7. GreenPete359

    GreenPete359 Road Train Member

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    I used to take my Great Dane with me all the time. Just ask about pet policies. Make sure to ask if there’s a weight limit.
     
  8. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Are you in Texas and if so, which city are you near?
    Do you already have a cdl?
     
  9. pmdriver

    pmdriver Road Train Member

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    You know, the best thing about having a big dog was when someone tried getting in the truck. Just sit back and watch the fun as soon as they got in and the doors locked.
     
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  10. GypsyWanderlust

    GypsyWanderlust Medium Load Member

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    Werner is $250 + 10 per paycheck (40) a month and I don’t think they have a size restriction. There are other companies with similar fees. There are a few with no fees. A Peterbilt with a ramp up to the bunk would probably be the easiest.

    That being said, depending on the dog type and energy level I probably wouldn’t recommend a dog more than 50 lbs unless you are doing day trips. I hope you like the top bunk.

    Safe travels
     
  11. pmdriver

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    Do not need no heater at night, just throw on a couple of dogs.
     
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