Ride Along
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Unfortunately you're very limited on going for a ride with a trucker. Companies do not allow their drivers to have anyone else in the truck with them unless the driver buys the passenger policy for that person. So if a driver would take you they would have to pay roughly 150$ out of their own pocket to enable you to be on the truck. If they do not buy a passenger policy for you then it is against company policy for you to be in there. Having said that, you probably won't find anyone who is willing to risk their job just to give you a ride.
Also, the DOT requires written permission from your company to have an individual riding with you. If you don't have any paperwork then you are carrying an unauthorized passenger. A big no no.
Finding a ride with an O/O is very difficult also. But for a different reason. The O/O's insurance does not allow anyone else on the truck unless they are on the insurance plan in case of an accident. They will not be ok with the driver putting someone else on the truck with that person not being insured.
You also have the danger that's involved with taking a complete stranger onto your truck while you're driving defenseless. This is a potential danger to you, the people around you, and your equipment.
Your only option is a program that is exclusive to Schneider National. They offer a pretty cool program. If you're thinking about signing on with them and just want to see it for yourself they will actually put you in a truck with one of their drivers for a short time. That's just the short version of it as I don't know about the program in full detail. But its your only option, call Schneider Recruiting for further details.
Thanks and I hope I helped!
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Very helpful thanks. Wasn't sure so I figurer I would ask.
Very helpful thanks. Wasn't sure so I figurer I would ask.
Yep, and good question too. I was curious about that when I was in your position. Ask anything you want for us we are here to help!
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I was wondering if a person could ride with a trucker without hitching a ride or if schools offered something in that aspect.I just want to take a ride with one if possiable before I start class?