Passenger Policy When Driving Teams

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Rebecca C.'s Comment
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I am asking as a prospective passenger :0) My fiance is a team driver and I am curious if a passenger is allowed in this type of situation? I am working up the courage to begin my journey of getting my CDL so I can be with my soon to be hubby but the long distance is brutal .. just wondering, thanks in advance!

CDL:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:

  • Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
  • Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
PackRat's Comment
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So three souls in the cab at once?
Rebecca C.'s Comment
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Yes...? This is just to satisfy my curiosity. Maybe a silly question but ...

PackRat's Comment
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I don't see how it would work. No seatbelts in the sleeper. One person drives while the other sleeps. No sleeping in the top bunk while the truck is rolling. Two in a bunk for eight or more hours in a truck is a long time. It's not like a bed in a house. Very tiny. Once in a while is a novelty, but for more than a few days, it could become claustrophobic. What about insurance and company policies?
Stevo Reno's Comment
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I don't think his co driver would like an extra body in the truck lol and doubt ANY company would go for it either, not very plausable, or safe Best bet get your CDL and team with the future hubby, then you'll see him 24/7

CDL:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:

  • Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
  • Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
BK's Comment
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And there is possibly a pet in the mix.
Matthew P.'s Comment
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Great Dane?

And there is possibly a pet in the mix.
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