What are the things that are illegal to have in the truck?

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  1. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    Everybody carries a knife. It's handy and a tool. Not a weapon
     
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    What about a machete? Or a Bowie knife? Or with Fourth of July coming up, fireworks?

    Also, you guys are making my night here
     
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    A buddy of mine worked for Star years ago and one of their drivers was busted with a working meth lab in his sleeper.
     
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    Tell that to the US Customs and Border Patrol. I know from experience that they can seize a knife. They were antsy over a paring knife I had in my drawer. It is a kitchen knife with a 3 inch blade. there was a time they were inquiring about box cutters. I cross the border 2 to 3 times a week.
     
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    You should get a copy of the Federal Regulations when you become a driver. It's a green book. It lists everything that is federally restricted. Past that, you need to learn local and state laws.
     
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    Donuts and all other pastries would definitely get confiscated. But the evidence wouldn't last long.................
     
  7. dngrous_dime

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    I was gonna say, based on most truck stops, I think deodorant is illegal. Shhhh, don't tell anyone I carry extra!!!
     
  8. Friday

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    Don't worry, 99% of those guys would run away if they found out about the extra
     
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    But what if the nuke is on the bills?
     
  10. dngrous_dime

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    Then you should be fine, just don't do your "Achmed" imitation at the scalehouse....
     
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