Bump For Questions

Reposting some questions that got buried in my first topic. Thanks for any input.

I kissed someone's bumper two years ago. It was minor, and no police were involved, but she eventually felt like having State Farm buy her another bumper on my behalf, so I have an accident on my CLUE report. Will this hurt my chances with companies? I don't have any tickets or violations otherwise.

Company training vs. private CDL school. There is a school here locally, and also know of one in Dallas (I'm sure there's several up there). While I can afford the schooling if I chose that route, I'd like to start earning money faster, even at a training wage. Maybe I've answered my own question.

Would you recommend getting my home state CDL permit before going to a company sponsored training? I've been reading a lot about Prime and it seems like they (and the state of Missouri) are discouraging this.

Here's an "out there" question. I know people in several states who own land and could see myself wanting to hunt during the season on my off time. Do you think companies, and/or law enforcement, would have an issue with having a compound bow with me? I'm certain every single company has a rule against carrying a firearm on the job (and I've had my carry license long enough to know that compiling with state and local laws all over the country would be next to impossible).

I kissed someone's bumper two years ago. It was minor, and no police were involved, but she eventually felt like having State Farm buy her another bumper on my behalf, so I have an accident on my CLUE report. Will this hurt my chances with companies? I don't have any tickets or violations otherwise.

Not sure on this one, but since the accident was pretty minor and it didn't go on your actual MVR , I'd say you're fine. Some companies might be picky, but you'll have plenty of opportunity. Make sure you fully disclose it at any company you apply to.

Here's an "out there" question. I know people in several states who own land and could see myself wanting to hunt during the season on my off time. Do you think companies, and/or law enforcement, would have an issue with having a compound bow with me? I'm certain every single company has a rule against carrying a firearm on the job (and I've had my carry license long enough to know that compiling with state and local laws all over the country would be next to impossible).

My company (Celadon) has a blanket policy against all weapons. As I recall, Swift did too when I worked for them (although I no longer have my driver handbook so I can't confirm this). Now obviously, some things which can be considered weapons probably wouldn't be disallowed under the policy. For example, a kitchen knife and a tire thumper both have practical uses. But since the only real use of a compound bow is as a weapon, I'd doubt any company that has a no weapons policy would allow it. You can certainly try to find a company that will, though.

I don't think FMCSA has any Regulations on Weapons. My truck company, Schneider does. As I am sure most companies, especially the big ones do.

"No weapons of any type are permitted in the cab or side compartments of Schneider owned or leased equipment or on company property, even if the driver is in possession of a valid permit."

Compound Bow?

Don't think I've EVER HEARD of someone asking about one of those on a truck.

"No Weapons" policies are clear - but somewhat ambiguous. Pretty sure EVERYONE carries a pocket knife. And no one is allowed to carry a firearm (or have one in the truck - not state/federal law - but company policy). As far as "compiling laws" for firearms carry - I traveled nationally as a road manager for a band for a couple of years, and carried. Pretty easy to check the laws where you're going to be traveling. But as a trucker running all 48 - there's just some places you cannot have a firearm PERIOD (regardless of federal interstate compact on legal transport of firearms) - mostly Cali, and the N.E..

I'd check with whatever company you land with. Obviously the bow will be unstrung and cased while not in use.

But even for an "out there question" - think as a newbie, you have a ways to go, before worrying about carrying your bow and hunting on your off time - and I wouldn't let that one issue be a deciding factor on where you seek employment at this early stage of the game.

As far as your accident - a 2 year old, not cited, minor at fault - shouldn't present an issue at a majority of the companies that hire driver trainees. But you DO WANT TO LIST IT ON ANY APPLICATION.

Rick

The cdl permit was twice as much at home than in MO.. so I went without it to prime. People think if they get the DOT physical at hone they wot have to take it again.. wrong. Why bother getting the permit at home? Paying for schooling seemed like a good idea to me until I realized how much training I would need. Most schools send all their student to the same companies and they wind up with no job.. or a low paying job cause no OTR. Try to save a little money and do the 2 to 3 weeks at a company then ull get paid training once you have ur license.

Just to clarify, I was asking about my bow in general. It has zero bearing on which company I'd pick. If the company handbook says something is off limits, then it's off limits.