Alcohol question

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by LouisFred54, Dec 20, 2017.

  1. LouisFred54

    LouisFred54 Light Load Member

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    something just doesn’t make sense to me. So as a cmv operator, you are allowed up to .04 BAC, not get in trouble, no points on license, not get fired, etc. If you are 100% sober but have sealed, not previously opened alcohol in the cab, even if you have it stored in a safe not in arms reach, you can get put out of service, lose your license, get fired, etc. Then, maybe if you’re lucky, a lawyer could bail you out so you can work again? If that’s the law, enforce the BAC to be completely zero, then the alcohol in cab rule can make more sense. Anyone care to explain?
     
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  3. Tb0n3

    Tb0n3 Road Train Member

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    It might be due to accuracy and false positives. If you test over 0.00 you won't get a ticket, but you may well get fired. Even if you talk about being wasted the night before you're ready to drive. Just ask @Boattlebot.
     
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  4. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    Just means you gotta keep your beer in your reefer. They don't want you drinking it warm.
     
  5. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    The .04 is DUI in a commercial vehicle. .01-.02 will get you shut down for 24 hrs and a big fine, as well as being in trouble with most companies. you are allowed NO detectable alcohol in your system.
     
  6. Gunner75

    Gunner75 Road Train Member

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    Which makes me question, whatever happened to him? Did he get a job driving someplace else?
     
  7. Just passing by

    Just passing by Road Train Member

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    My personal rule is No Alcohol while at work. If I am gone three weeks it's prohibition time for the duration. I love a cold beer but only at home, off duty. And no buying booze while on company equipment.
     
  8. Tb0n3

    Tb0n3 Road Train Member

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    As far as I can tell he's still bumming around Syracuse. Should have stopped by cause I came through town today.
     
  9. Gunner75

    Gunner75 Road Train Member

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    I'm similar, if I'm doing a reset on the road I might hit a local watering hole
     
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  10. pmdriver

    pmdriver Road Train Member

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    That rule is probably because of the ones who could not leave the bottle alone, it is getting the devil out of sight so hopefully it does not draw the person off the wagon. It is a drug like pot, any in system is oos until it is out, mouthwash has some in it so that can get you in trouble also.
     
  11. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    You're mistaken if you think a driver can't get fired,depends what the company policy is.Far as sealed containers in truck being illegal that's always been the law live by it.
     
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