Should a driver pay for leaving their keys inside the truck?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by rpad139, Dec 2, 2019.

Should drivers pay the bill if they get locked out of their truck?

Poll closed Dec 9, 2019.
  1. Yes, drivers are responsible for not carrying a spare key and should pay the fee

    92 vote(s)
    81.4%
  2. No, the company should pay for the lockout fee.

    21 vote(s)
    18.6%
  1. Commuter69

    Commuter69 Road Train Member

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    When I got my truck new from the dealer, we were given 4 keys. When I took it to the office to have the identification stuff put on, I asked for 2 of them so I could hide one in the engine area.
     
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  3. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    I always hide one in my left pants pocket.
    The right side is for the main key.

    Since I never go out of the truck without pants, I figure I am good.
     
  4. FlaSwampRat

    FlaSwampRat Road Train Member

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    If I didn't have a spare and locked myself out I would pay for it on my own so nobody knew about it out of embarrassment. I'm not afraid to say it, I wouldn't want my boss to have to hit me with the "Really dude, I pay you to be a professional" because that's exactly what I would get and he would be 100% correct.
     
  5. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    i keep a spare key in my pocket, ALWAYS
     
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  6. HazmatTanker

    HazmatTanker Bobtail Member

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    Nah. Companies should provide spare keys if they dont want to pay for locksmiths. Drivers get in and out of their trucks sometimes 20+ times a day especially local. It's only a matter of time before one of those times leads to a lockout.
     
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  7. FlaSwampRat

    FlaSwampRat Road Train Member

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    20 years of being a local guy and I've never done it. I realize that I just screwed myself by saying that lol.
     
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  8. Commuter69

    Commuter69 Road Train Member

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    Yep, you jinxed it.... next week, it'll happen to you..... lol
     
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  9. HazmatTanker

    HazmatTanker Bobtail Member

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    Yep. Better go make a spare key lol
     
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  10. FlaSwampRat

    FlaSwampRat Road Train Member

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    I have one on my personal car keys that stay in my pocket lol.
     
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  11. HazmatTanker

    HazmatTanker Bobtail Member

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    Its against company policy for me to leave my truck without locking it and taking the key.
     
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