Family in the truck while working for a company?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Samarquis, Apr 26, 2019.

  1. Samarquis

    Samarquis Light Load Member

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    I see drivers on occasion with their spouse and children in the truck. That makes me curious... What's the legality of this? Regardless of company policy...
     
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  3. vinsanity0

    vinsanity0 Light Load Member

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    If the company permits it, it's legal.
     
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  4. Samarquis

    Samarquis Light Load Member

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    How many passengers can a truck legally have? And what is the law in regards to seatbelts and restraints for children?
     
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  5. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    i cannot tell you that...all i can say is, many years ago, there was a NAVL truck..(north american van lines) and a guy got out, so did his wife, and so did 4 kids...all from a Freight Shaker cabover.....
     
  6. OldeSkool

    OldeSkool Road Train Member

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    I have a friend that goes all over with his wife and small girl. Not saying its all legal, but he's never had a problem. I think the girl is in a car seat mostly but it just sits on the bunk in the sleeper.
     
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  7. vinsanity0

    vinsanity0 Light Load Member

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    Technically, that netting in the sleeper is supposed to be used when the truck is moving. In 8 years of mostly team driving I have never seen anyone use it. Nor have I ever seen DOT check to see if it's being used.
     
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  8. Atlaw4u

    Atlaw4u Heavy Load Member

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    I asked a trooper if it was legal for my 6 or 9 year old to ride with me this summer. He said it's legal.
     
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  9. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    I've been riding in the front seat of a truck since I was probably about 4. No seatbelt or FA.

    Oh the #### you could get away with in the early 90's.
     
  10. Buckeye 60

    Buckeye 60 Road Train Member

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    2 people in a truck , most insurance companies will not let you take a child under 12. , a lot of companies just let children between 12 and 18 ride in the summer break only to save $$$ ..... most of the families you see are doing it illegal wether its your own truck or not
     
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  11. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    It's only legal if you have a seat & seat belt for each occupant. You might get away with one occupant in sleeper and the sleeper restraints being used.
     
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