How Is Alcohol Consumption Related To Being In The Truck?

My question is basically what are the rules for getting in my truck after consuming alcohol? Today is the second time in a year I had a beer with food. First time I was at Ormond Beach and had two beers with fish tacos, today I had one 20oz mug at Edelweiss at Staunton Va with lunch. I'm on a 34 till tomorrow morning but was wondering since I live in the truck is it legal for me to have a beer or two and get in the sleeper if I'm not driving? I know many drivers drink every time they stop their trucks like the guy beside me last night that had his 40ozer sitting on his steering wheel but what does the law say about these things? Main reason I ask is after the Ormond beach deal I was talking to a driver at Pilot and he couldn't believe I got in my truck after having 2 beers even though i wasnt driving till the next day.

I thought Eidelweiss was closer to Greenville, off of 340?

Here's an example of why to not consume any alcohol on the truck. Suppose you must move it due to an emergency situation, such as the truck beside you bursts into flames? During the rushed move, you scrape the side of another vehicle--a car. Police are called, the responding officer detects the odor of alcohol. You consent to a field sobriety test, and register at a 0.02%....

That's a DUI in a CMV.

Technically you could probably be given a DUI if you're over .04. I've heard of people in cars sleeping it off in their car and they get charged because the keys are in their possession even if you're not going to be moving the vehicle.. You dont need to say what company you drive for but do they have a policy about alcohol? Most do.

Packrat says

You consent to a field sobriety test, and register at a 0.02%....

That's a DUI in a CMV.

is it .02 or .04?I know ANY amount is Out Of Service for 24 hours and likely out of a job.

I always thought 0.02%.

My personal rule is 0.000%, ever.

Any alcohol, other that what is being transported in the trailer, with a BOL, is illegal to be in possession. Open or unopened, wrapped up for a gift or a souvenir for a collection at home is a no-no.

I thought Eidelweiss was closer to Greenville, off of 340?

Here's an example of why to not consume any alcohol on the truck. Suppose you must move it due to an emergency situation, such as the truck beside you bursts into flames? During the rushed move, you scrape the side of another vehicle--a car. Police are called, the responding officer detects the odor of alcohol. You consent to a field sobriety test, and register at a 0.02%....

That's a DUI in a CMV.

Its basically Greenville though it has a Staunton address Edelweiss restaurant 19 Edelweiss lane Staunton Virginia 24401

Technically you could probably be given a DUI if you're over .04. I've heard of people in cars sleeping it off in their car and they get charged because the keys are in their possession even if you're not going to be moving the vehicle.. You dont need to say what company you drive for but do they have a policy about alcohol? Most do.

Not sure of the policy. I only have one or two beers a couple times a year but would never actually bring alcohol on my truck. I do believe you are right about it being .04 and by the time I consumed a beer then got back to the truck there's no way I would come close to blowing illegal and have no intention on moving the truck till the next day as I'm on a 34.

I always thought 0.02%.

My personal rule is 0.000%, ever.

Any alcohol, other that what is being transported in the trailer, with a BOL, is illegal to be in possession. Open or unopened, wrapped up for a gift or a souvenir for a collection at home is a no-no.

I wouldnt under any circumstance bring alcohol into my truck, like you said any alcohol opened or unopened in the truck is against the law.

I would like to add also when I say I had one or two beers with a meal hours before getting back into the truck I mean actually one or two, not 3-8 like some folks. My math is good...lol.

Suit yourself. Good luck.

I thought Eidelweiss was closer to Greenville, off of 340?

Here's an example of why to not consume any alcohol on the truck. Suppose you must move it due to an emergency situation, such as the truck beside you bursts into flames? During the rushed move, you scrape the side of another vehicle--a car. Police are called, the responding officer detects the odor of alcohol. You consent to a field sobriety test, and register at a 0.02%....

That's a DUI in a CMV.

Its basically Greenville though it has a Staunton address Edelweiss restaurant 19 Edelweiss lane Staunton Virginia 24401

Technically you could probably be given a DUI if you're over .04. I've heard of people in cars sleeping it off in their car and they get charged because the keys are in their possession even if you're not going to be moving the vehicle.. You dont need to say what company you drive for but do they have a policy about alcohol? Most do.

Not sure of the policy. I only have one or two beers a couple times a year but would never actually bring alcohol on my truck. I do believe you are right about it being .04 and by the time I consumed a beer then got back to the truck there's no way I would come close to blowing illegal and have no intention on moving the truck till the next day as I'm on a 34.

I always thought 0.02%.

My personal rule is 0.000%, ever.

Any alcohol, other that what is being transported in the trailer, with a BOL, is illegal to be in possession. Open or unopened, wrapped up for a gift or a souvenir for a collection at home is a no-no.

I wouldnt under any circumstance bring alcohol into my truck, like you said any alcohol opened or unopened in the truck is against the law.

I would like to add also when I say I had one or two beers with a meal hours before getting back into the truck I mean actually one or two, not 3-8 like some folks. My math is good...lol.

Check your company policy first and then the law.

Frankly, I find it funny I can haul many kegs of beer but not an ounce of tobacco.

Mikey have a read of this thread about someone Terminated for drinking. Big T, a trainer for Swift which is company that thread is about, said

Swift's alcohol policy is you cannot be on/in their property within 12 hours of consuming ANY alcohol. They have a strict zero tolerance policy. Anything higher than 0.00 is grounds for termination.

If you want to consume alcohol on a 34 the truck has to be in a secure location and you need to be in a hotel or some other sleeping location. They do not consider a truck stop secure because if someone hits your truck.

most companies probably have a similar policy. We're not implying you're a drunk or anything of that nature. Sometimes it's nice to have a nice cold beer. When I was planning on doing OTR I had wondered about having a beer with a steak dinner and was told how big of a no-no that is. Some may think the alcohol policies are extreme but I'm glad they are.

Mikey have a read of this thread about someone Terminated for drinking. Big T, a trainer for Swift which is company that thread is about, said

Swift's alcohol policy is you cannot be on/in their property within 12 hours of consuming ANY alcohol. They have a strict zero tolerance policy. Anything higher than 0.00 is grounds for termination.

If you want to consume alcohol on a 34 the truck has to be in a secure location and you need to be in a hotel or some other sleeping location. They do not consider a truck stop secure because if someone hits your truck.

most companies probably have a similar policy. We're not implying you're a drunk or anything of that nature. Sometimes it's nice to have a nice cold beer. When I was planning on doing OTR I had wondered about having a beer with a steak dinner and was told how big of a no-no that is. Some may think the alcohol policies are extreme but I'm glad they are.

Thank you sir, answers a lot.