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Why do sand hauling companies require you to sleep in the truck?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Ponce2025, Nov 28, 2024.

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  1. Nov 28, 2024 #1
    Ponce2025

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    I got a job sand hauling in Texas, we have to follow the hours of service regulations for truck drivers, which means I can only drive 11 hours a day, but they also make us sleep in the trucks. so after the 11 hours of driving (or 14 on duty), why am I required to sleep in the truck? Why can't I go home? It's a local job
     
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  3. Nov 28, 2024 #2
    Chinatown

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    Ask about that. Sleeping in the truck is probably for drivers that don't live locally.
     
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  4. Nov 28, 2024 #3
    Iamoverit

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    It's not local if you're sleeping in the truck.
     
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    motocross25

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    If I’m not mistaken I think Texas intrastate has different HOS rules too. And maybe even another oil field exemption. I could be wrong tho.
     
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  7. Nov 28, 2024 #5
    Concorde

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    May have something to do with your commute to work being counted towards your HOS..

    Just a guess..

    Ask your company for clarification on it.
     
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  8. Nov 29, 2024 #6
    tscottme

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    Both. Texas has HOS, and Feds have "oil patch" HOS. I don't know if TX has TX Oil Patch HOS. Both TX & Fed oil patch HOS allow more driving/less rest.
     
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  9. Nov 29, 2024 #7
    tscottme

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    My GUESS is requiring you to sleep in the truck adds security for the truck, reduces "my car won't start" missed work, keeps company being liable for their employee having a wreck to/from work in personal vehicle AND company getting sued because company has higher insurance
    limits than employee's insurance
     
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  10. Nov 29, 2024 #8
    Moosetek13

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    What a difference 4 hours makes.

    You went from having a road test this week to having a job in just a few hours. Good for you.
     
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    NightWind

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  12. Nov 29, 2024 #10
    MACK E-6

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    Sleep in the truck during the week and home weekends?
     
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