I have a odd question.

[sbatson]

Can I wear flip flopes when I'm driving a CMV?

[Syncrosonix]

it's written somewhere that it's not proper attire for driving commercial vehicles. i don't know why. i didn't write the rule down. i'm guilty of driving a couple of times with flip-flops on. sometimes i don't feel like putting on some socks, my shoes, and dealing with having sweaty feet for a good portion of the day.

[sbatson]

Do you think that DOT will actually mess with you if they happened to give you a good ol check.

[Syncrosonix]

i dunno.

[classB]

Flip flops can get hooked on the accelerator pedal and can cause an accident if that happens when something causes the driver to want to stop but isn't able to move his foot for a second or two.. I'd avoid wearing them.

[countryhorseman]

Think of it this way! Preparing for the flames!

How professional does it look when a driver gets out of a truck wearing flip flops, baggy down to the knees shorts and a basketball jersey that hangs down past the shorts!

Or maybe like this!

How skid resistant are those flip flops! Picture your butt hitting the ground on a slightly damp fuel island and cracking your head on the pump curb! :wink:

I say ouch! It is hard enough some days with boots w/heels, much less some cheap flip flops!

Or maybe,

Your truck catches on fire and you have to run like haide's to get away from it, will those flip flops protect your feet and allow you to run!

Just some thoughts!

Anyway, this was addressed about a year or so back on this forum, and with the exception of one state (do not remember which), there are no laws against driving bare footed or with flip flops!

Although, most companies will have some mandatory minimal footwear while operating their equipment!

[Syncrosonix]

Think of it this way! Preparing for the flames!

How professional does it look when a driver gets out of a truck wearing flip flops, baggy down to the knees shorts and a basketball jersey that hangs down past the shorts!

Or maybe like this!

How skid resistant are those flip flops! Picture your butt hitting the ground on a slightly damp fuel island and cracking your head on the pump curb! :wink:

I say ouch! It is hard enough some days with boots w/heels, much less some cheap flip flops!

Or maybe,

Your truck catches on fire and you have to run like haide's to get away from it, will those flip flops protect your feet and allow you to run!

Just some thoughts!

Anyway, this was addressed about a year or so back on this forum, and with the exception of one state (do not remember which), there are no laws against driving bare footed or with flip flops!

Although, most companies will have some mandatory minimal footwear while operating their equipment!

what's wrong with baggy shorts? mine are longer and go below my knees, and i wear a belt that keeps them at about waist level. i laugh every time i see some short shorts and some special cases where dudes are wearing cut-off shorts that look like daisy dukes. cover those pasty legs! :shock:

[Uturn2001]

Can you wear flip flops while driving? Yes. You can also go barefoot if you want to while in the truck. Is it really safe to do either? Not really.

[countryhorseman]

what's wrong with baggy shorts? mine are longer and go below my knees, and i wear a belt that keeps them at about waist level. i laugh every time i see some short shorts and some special cases where dudes are wearing cut-off shorts that look like daisy dukes. cover those pasty legs! :shock:

My legs would blind you, they are white white! Aside from being in a truck most of the time, ranch work in the Texas Hill Country does not quite make a short friendly environment, so the legs rarely see sunlight!

[zipy46]

One your feet accidentally slip out of your shower shoes and touch the

shower floor at the Truck Stop

and catch the athletes fungus you will have to go barefoot to let the skin

stay dry and peel off as it heals. :shock:

[Jumbo]

I thought the rule was a hard sole shoe. But, I don't think anybody would ever make a big deal out of it.

[countryhorseman]

If the company follows OSHA guidelines, which many do, it requires a shoe or boot with a a full sole and heel! The heel thing comes from the fact that we climb in and out of our trucks, onto the cat-walk at times, in and out of vans/reefers or flatbeds!

It varies so much from one outfit to another, it is impossible to make a blanket statement. I had a safety officer one time tell me to wear whatever I felt most comfortable and safe wearing. Again, way wide range of interpretation there!

I thought the rule was a hard sole shoe. But, I don't think anybody would ever make a big deal out of it.

[matcat]

You know, I never got athletes foot in my life until I took a shower at one of the company terminals (Swift). Took me a damn month to get rid of it. Actually never got anything from the TA/Pilot/Loves/Petro

[countryhorseman]

Never had any issues at the big truck stops either! But then again, I would usually spray the floors down before taking my shoes off, and use the extra little paper mats!

You know, I never got athletes foot in my life until I took a shower at one of the company terminals (Swift). Took me a damn month to get rid of it. Actually never got anything from the TA/Pilot/Loves/Petro

[Jumbo]

If the company follows OSHA guidelines, which many do, it requires a shoe or boot with a a full sole and heel! The heel thing comes from the fact that we climb in and out of our trucks, onto the cat-walk at times, in and out of vans/reefers or flatbeds!

It varies so much from one outfit to another, it is impossible to make a blanket statement. I had a safety officer one time tell me to wear whatever I felt most comfortable and safe wearing. Again, way wide range of interpretation there!

I thought the rule was a hard sole shoe. But, I don't think anybody would ever make a big deal out of it.

I would think if they get past my load, permits, log book, inspection all the way down to my footwear they are picky.

[countryhorseman]

My previous reference had nothing really to do with DOT! Have heard, and seen documentation, were workmans comp refused to pay a claim, relating to a fall, because 1) the driver admitted to wearing non-conforming footwear, according to company policy and 2) there were photo's showing him wearing the improper footwear, while he was knocked out!

Oh well!

If the company follows OSHA guidelines, which many do, it requires a shoe or boot with a a full sole and heel! The heel thing comes from the fact that we climb in and out of our trucks, onto the cat-walk at times, in and out of vans/reefers or flatbeds!

It varies so much from one outfit to another, it is impossible to make a blanket statement. I had a safety officer one time tell me to wear whatever I felt most comfortable and safe wearing. Again, way wide range of interpretation there!

I thought the rule was a hard sole shoe. But, I don't think anybody would ever make a big deal out of it.

I would think if they get past my load, permits, log book, inspection all the way down to my footwear they are picky.

[LadyNorthStar]

I wear flip flops all summer and have had DOT inspections conducted while wearing them. I wondered if they'd comment but never did. Sometimes I hvae bare feet too, cover the pedals with socks to stay clean. We don't get much summer and damnit I want to enjoy it!
I do carry boots for if I need them.

[Allen Smith]

Yes, you can wear flip-flops while driving a CMV....

[zipy46]

I wear flip flops all summer and have had DOT inspections conducted while wearing them. I wondered if they'd comment but never did. Sometimes I hvae bare feet too, cover the pedals with socks to stay clean. We don't get much summer and damnit I want to enjoy it!
I do carry boots for if I need them.

Hello,

Who do you drive for ????

Alaska sounds wild