Any OTR training companies that allow a big dog/pitbull??

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by mamaclutcheasy, Nov 4, 2015.

  1. mamaclutcheasy

    mamaclutcheasy Bobtail Member

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    I'm an owner operator, so never had anyone tell me that I couldn't bring my dog with luckily. My fellow lady trucker to be friend is interested in trucking after spending some time with me. She has called 2 companies...Roehl and 1 other...and they have told her NO to a pitbull of ANY weight. And NO to dogs over 60lbs. So where can I send her? I need the security of having my pit with me...he's a big sweetie but it's good to have him with. I think she'd really want that too. Any ideas???
     
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  3. Oor

    Oor Road Train Member

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    Magnum out of Fargo
     
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  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Is she looking for a trucking company that has it's own CDL school or a private CDL school.
    Don't ask,don't tell.
    It's not a 60 lb pit bull, it's a 20 lb poodle; that's what the woman in the pet store told me.
     
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  5. mamaclutcheasy

    mamaclutcheasy Bobtail Member

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    When I was giving her advice, she stated that she didn't want to go to a CDL school and then look for a job...she was interested in PRIME or ROEHL. A company with CDL training. I said I had heard decent things about Roehl but I'd run into some PRIME drivers that weren't very happy. I was wondering about the "don't ask don't tell" lolol....I'm in a different position as her...with my own truck I have NO idea how often the "bossman" sees your truck. I suppose she could have her hubby come pick up the dog or something...it's all the logistics.
     
  6. scottlav46

    scottlav46 Road Train Member

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    My question has always been...why would you do that to a dog? Little bitty prison cell with a giant hound just laying there 23 hours a day is kinda unfair. I dig the connection between a human and a dog I LOVE my mutts but I've always thought it a disservice taking one of the big ones on the road with me.
     
  7. mamaclutcheasy

    mamaclutcheasy Bobtail Member

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    My 80lber loves it. He screams ready to go in the truck. I take rest breaks...we play a big round of ball and run some evenings. Mine is just bonkers for it. Truck stops in the middle of nowhere are great places to exercise a dog. When I'm not home mine sleeps all depressed in bed all day, doesn't barely eat, and doesn't want to play outside. Try it once...if they're a trucker dog they'll LOVE it.
     
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  8. SISYPHUS

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    Dudettee, you have the holy grail of trucking! If you are an O/O you write your own ticket. Go with who accomadates you...
     
  9. csw1818

    csw1818 Medium Load Member

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    Prime is really don't ask don't tell, I would recommend her getting a full size instead of the lightweight, lease doesn't care. I have a 50lb 7 month old american bulldog and a 30lb mix breed, and I know a couple drivers that have ALOT bigger dogs then I do so I don't see a problem with it... prime is a good company if you want an automatic, and not much hometime.
     
  10. Mike2522

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    Henderson Trucking allows any dogs of any weight limit, I asked while I was in orientation if there was a limit and was told there was no limit or restrictions. If you want some more info on the school, shoot me a PM, I'm about to start week 3 at their CDL school this coming week.
     
  11. Zz.Wagner

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    We are currently in the process of changing companies too. Yes, because of our dog. My husband and I drive together, our CRST recruiter told us no problem, we can have our dog with us. We were so naive and trusting, never asked for a second opinion. At the end of training we found out no pets with CRST. We were very disappointed, yet stayed with them to have 4 months under our belt. Mother in law was taking care of our dog but she's getting tired of it which we understand, she was only supposed to have him for 3 weeks. Long story short, Werner will take us. No breed or size restriction on dogs which is fantastic because ours is a 60 lb pit bull. Placid and lazy and is happiest when he's literally by our feet. For him having the house for himself without us being right there is the real punishment. You see, we adopted him from a shelter, we can't just give him up now. Yes, we are missing out on better companies because of him probably, but we are responsible for him. Some might think it's stupid. Whatever. So yeah, Werner will take any dog, with a $250 deposit which will be deducted from your salary over the course of a couple of months.
     
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