Carrying handguns in 18 wheelers.

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Another reason to support national reciprocity...

I've taken loads into a lot of places where I'd sure wished I could carry. You never know where you might end up driving a truck so, it can be pretty risky carrying a weapon.

Heck, I quit driving OTR and went to driving local and still ended up in Chicago sometimes.
 
One of the first things I was told during orientation to get my CDL was dont even think about it because even if your completly right in the shoot your still gonna be in major trouble, DOT prohibits it and its against 99% of companies policies
 
GreyStache said:
One of the first things I was told during orientation to get my CDL was dont even think about it because even if your completly right in the shoot your still gonna be in major trouble, DOT prohibits it and its against 99% of companies policies

DOT does not prohibit it, although company policies may.
 
The post making reference to "a pumpkin", I believe, was indicating Schneider. Schneider is the largest truckload carrier in the nation, and operates orange units that are frequently referred to on the road as "pumpkins". They are also pretty anal retentive in their policies. I may be in error, but I would very strongly suspect that Schneider as well as Fed Ex has a policy regarding the carrying of weapons.

http://www.pumpkindriver.com/

***Update***

Excerpt from a Schneider newsletter

As we continue to get word that states are passing concealed weapons laws (46 in
total), we worry that drivers may consider purchasing a weapon. Please remember that
Schneider National has a ‘no weapons policy’
and violation may lead to termination.
Nothing we do is worth hurting ourselves or others. This is one of
our Core Values and we stand behind it. We do not allow company
drivers or owner operators to carry weapons in their trucks. If
someone wants to steal your truck, we do not want you to risk your
life to stop them. Report the crime immediately by calling
1-800-558-6701 Ext. 7249.

Comforting alternative. I wonder whom that telephone number reaches.
 
When I worked security at Nalley Motor Trucks, part of my duties was inventorying the contents of the trucks that were in for service for a long period of time.

Let me assure you, many, many, truckers are packing heat.

And an ungodly amount of porn.:scrutiny:
 
I drive locally for the biggest "brand" in the industry. Our company policy says "no firearms on company property" and that includes the employee parking lot.

That being said, it would not be in your best interest to threaten my life while I'm on the job. I've had lots of jobs, but as far as I know, I only get one life.

That wouldn't be "The Great Pumpkin", would it?
 
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