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Originally Posted by f22accordcd7

hello, my name is Sean, I'm 28, and currently reside in Lancaster Co. PA. I am 3rd generation truck driver but just recently decided to get into it. I've been a cook a computer operator and a lube tech at the local wal-mart prior to getting bit by the trucking bug. i went through one of the most accredited cdl schools on the east coast and graduated 2nd in my class. This sunday, the 19th, I'm heading down to USF Glen Moore's Knoxville terminal to meet with the head of saftey to finalize some paperwork. After that i'm hitting the road for the first time with my trainer for 4 - 6 weeks. I'm real excited and a bit scared to be honest. I am a big animal lover with 1 dog (dazee) 4 cats (topaz, lita, shyanne, and chax) and also a ball python (rebel). I've been contemplating and researching about taking a pet with me but i won't even be in my own truck for at most 6 weeks. and even after that i want to get some decent miles under my belt before deciding for sure. In my spare time (which i feel may deminish) i like import tuning (fast and the furious style), and working on my honda accord cpe

You didn't mention what breed dog you already have?... Also, don't know what your home life is, in so far as if anyone can care for some of your animals, while you are away, on the road, (Family, married, etc.)...

I believe I read some where that there are regulations on the size, and number of dogs you can have on board a company truck, if their policy allows them, and depending on what their policy states.

If you are an O/O you can have your pick, though I'm not sure if there are also regulations for O/O's as well, in terms of size of a dog, and the number of dogs you can have on board.

I'm sure someone here can kindly inform us on the regulations in regard to dogs on board, for both company, and O/O trucking regulations.

If you do take a dog on board, I would suggest a dog that has an easy going disposition, isn't high energy, is short haired (low maintance coat), and can endure hours cooped up in the cab. If it is a dog that requires a lot of exercise, or, will go stir crazy, then it would be best to leave it at home with someone you trust, who can care for it, while your away on the road.

If your going to be away for extended periods of time, it maybe best to consider giving (adopting out), the dog, cats, and snake to someone (a new owner), who can devote more of their time to them. After all it is unfair to have an animal you can not devote your time, and attention too, and it's unfair to yourself as well.

Sounds like you may have to make some tough choices here, depending on your situaiton... Well, good luck to you, and hope you make the right choice for yourself, and your pets. :wink: