footwear???

[Skywalker]

I saw a lady driver get out of her truck and walk to the warehouse in about 8" stilletos. I thought they looked pretty good. But I don't think they were steel toed :shock: :?

Well, I was out in San Francisco, and I saw a man get out of his truck wearing 8" stillettos!! :P

I think I may have seen the same guy....and it was up in the "Bay" area.... :P :P The rest of the outfit was pretty garish as well..... and up til then I thought I had seen most everything.... :? 8) I'm not even going to mention some of the other things I've seen...might lose my dinner... :x

[Useless]

I saw a lady driver get out of her truck and walk to the warehouse in about 8" stilletos. I thought they looked pretty good. But I don't think they were steel toed :shock: :?

Well, I was out in San Francisco, and I saw a man get out of his truck wearing 8" stillettos!! :P

I think I may have seen the same guy....and it was up in the "Bay" area.... :P :P The rest of the outfit was pretty garish as well..... and up til then I thought I had seen most everything.... :? 8) I'm not even going to mention some of the other things I've seen...might lose my dinner... :x

I think I know who that driver was, Skywalker!!

Remember "Dizzy", the "fuel hauler" from the SF Bay area who had a whopping 6 weeks of driving experience??

The same "Dizzy" who got the job as a noobie because he "showed up for the interview in the right dress" (his/her/it's words) ??

The same "Dizzy" who lived in the "$740,000. house who, as a 6 week wonder, made more money than you or me??

The same "Dizzy" who couldn't answer some very basic questions that I asked him about the pruchase of his home, and couldn't answer your basic questions about the safe operation of a tanker??

THAT'S the guy we saw climbing out of the truck wearing his 8" Stilletos!!

[BiGG T33]

is that the same trucker who was wearing the leopard swimsuit in that old cops tv show...where he was dressing as a woman and they stoled his wallet or something lol

[mbadriver]

I would find a source other than Wikipedia.

There currently is not any FMCSA regulations stating what kind of foot wear that you need to wear while driving a truck.

Most, state laws simply prohibit driving barefoot. I seem to recall a few states prohibiting the wearing of flip flop type sandals (those without a heel strap) while driving. These laws are found under the general driving codes of individual states.

Personally I would never wear sandals while driving a truck. Too many chemicals laying around a truck stops and warehouses that could come in contact with your skin and potentially cause problems. I always wore leather tennis shoes or boots while driving.

Sorry Uturn it is a urban legend about "driving barefoot."

See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barefoot and http://tafkac.org/legal/driving.bare..._barefoot.html Plus many more sites.

kc0iv

[kc0iv]

I would find a source other than Wikipedia.

Sorry Uturn it is a urban legend about "driving barefoot."

See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barefoot and http://tafkac.org/legal/driving.bare..._barefoot.html Plus many more sites.

kc0iv

You must be bored. I see you have responded to several threads that are months old.

kc0iv

[mbadriver]

You must be driving an automatic. No way I would drive a standard with sandals. Eventually, you will end up with a bloody foot. FWIW, save the sandals for the beach. When driving you are at work, dress the part.

Is anyone aware if there are any specific reqiurments as to what one must wear while driving? I prefer to wear sandals but I always put on tennis shoes when nearing a coop. What do you think am in good with sandals or should I keep switching. Kinds weird question but curious.

[headborg]

jnk2001, I don't know if it is actually in writing. I've never looked into it. All I know is what I saw and I heard an inspector telling another driver. I was flagged for inspection at a scale and a guy who was ahead of me was also. When I stopped and got out of my truck I was waiting for someone to come to me when this inspector came up to the truck beside mine. The driver got out and this inspector immediately started to beret him for wearing sandals. Told him they weren't allowed while driving. Told him the fine was big and did he really want to pay it. This happened at the coop on I-95 just as you cross into Ohio from Penn. Maybe it's an Ohio state ruling??? I have no idea.

Well I'm late to add my .2cents worth but here goes---

this has been an educational experience for me too----as the Arkansas State Trooper CDL examiner- told our whole graduating class in 1994 it was against the old/then ICC regulations & state code of Arkansas to wear that kind of improper footwear. But, I've never actually seen any thing in writing about it...or have been bothered personally---sometimes in the summer I wear flip/flops-- my feet sweet too much otherwise. And I try to regrow hair below the sock line.
It might just be "Urban Legion".
As a side thought----you all do know that "spinners" or suicide knobs on steering wheels are Illegal too.

[Useless]

As a side thought----you all do know that "spinners" or suicide knobs on steering wheels are Illegal too.

I've heard that too....although in these days of power steering, I don't know why anyone would want to have one!!

[Double L]

Call me weird, but I wear steel toe boots and jeans I prefer dickies myself, all year round. Even in the summer that is all I wear, that is just what I feel comfortable in! 8)

[Jackrabbit379]

As a side thought----you all do know that "spinners" or suicide knobs on steering wheels are Illegal too.

I've heard that too....although in these days of power steering, I don't know why anyone would want to have one!!

We have spinners on some of our tractors (farm tractors), and they come in handy when you are moving round bales, but I didnt know that they are illegal for trucks. I've never heard that before. :idea:

[Useless]

Call me weird, but I wear steel toe boots and jeans I prefer dickies myself, all year round. Even in the summer that is all I wear, that is just what I feel comfortable in! 8)

Okay!! You're wierd!!

[Double L]

Call me weird, but I wear steel toe boots and jeans I prefer dickies myself, all year round. Even in the summer that is all I wear, that is just what I feel comfortable in! 8)

Okay!! You're wierd!!

Smartass!

[mdgardner963]

I like Comfort to me its an old pair of jeans a good tee shirt (with a pocket on it) and a well worn pair of good boots! :wink: :wink:

[TruckerChris]

Slippers all the time whether I'm driving or in a truck stop. If I'm at a customer I'll put my shoes on and then they are right off as soon as I get back to the truck. You have to be comfortable while you drive thats for sure.

[Fredog]

As a side thought----you all do know that "spinners" or suicide knobs on steering wheels are Illegal too.

they're not.... just another rumor passed along..

I've heard that too....although in these days of power steering, I don't know why anyone would want to have one!!

We have spinners on some of our tractors (farm tractors), and they come in handy when you are moving round bales, but I didnt know that they are illegal for trucks. I've never heard that before. :idea:

[Fredog]

As usual, I was right and you bone-heads were wrong


I've looked in the DOT Regulations in Parts 393.209 (steering system) and 393.3 (additional equipment & accessories) and I cannot find where steering wheel spinners are illegal or unapproved.



The only way steering wheel spinners (knobs) would be illegal, is if its done so by State Law in the state you are stopped in.




Thanks for the question. Hope this helps.



Sr. Trooper Monty Dial
Texas Highway Patrol
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division
Garland, TX 75043

[lurchgs]

Um... in my previous life as VP of a small telephone company, the first thing I'd do when I hit the office is kick my shoes off. So much for business attire!

As for flipflops.. I can't keep the things on my feet unless I'm standing still. Driving in them would be hell.

Barefoot, probably not much better. Gimme a cheap pair of tennies and some booties and I'll be happy.

Anything above the ankle line is purely optional (what, you have a rig that can look down into MY rig???? close your darn eyes!)