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Jerry D.'s Comment
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I have been wondering if having a pet with you is a lot harder than one thinks?I have an italian greyhuahua he is a handful very affectionate. If any of you guys and gals have a dog or any pet with you. If you dont mind help me out.I know I have the slightest idea what having my dog enzo with me. Please fill me in on all ths things I know I'm not seeing

Jerry D.'s Comment
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I didnt think to search on here but I just did found the article on pets but would still like to hear from yall

Big Scott's Comment
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You will have to plan on bathroom breaks for the dog as well as picking up and disposal of poop. You will have to keep up to date vet records with you. What if your truck is in the shop? What if you need to find a vet on the road? How will the pet deal with the noise and vibration of the truck. You also won't be able to have the dog with you during training. The dog could be a major distraction for a brand new driver. It is great for you to do this research. Good luck.

Jerry D.'s Comment
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Thanks Scott I might be joining you at CFI. I am going through the process to see if I'm accepted. Because I have a felony. I'm also going through the process with prime us xpress and western dairy. To be honest you make CFI sound attractive. Prime does also

Big Scott's Comment
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If you do come to CFI our pet deposit is only $500. They can payroll deduct it over time. As I just posted I am now a finisher at CFI. What is your felony?

Truckin Along With Kearse's Comment
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A cat on the truck is much easier, but keep in mind the room you need for pet food...litter, litter boxes. big dog? more room needed.

if the truck goes in the shop, you need to find a hotel that takes pets and you need to find a way to transport the pet.. much easier with a cat carrier than a 60 pound dog. but still a PITA. and if you are a snob like me, you want a Hampton Inn with no pet fee over a Red Roof Inn, but the company wont pay for that. but heck, they pay me enough ill get my own room. lol

its $1000 pet deposit at prime $300 the first payment and $50 a week after in pay deduction.

Everyone told me my 10 year old cat would do poorly on the truck and get sick from the motion. quite the contrary. he loves the truck and my vet says he is perfectly happy!

some companies limit the number of pets and weight so check that out first.

Jerry D.'s Comment
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Big Scott its forgery of government document

Big Scott's Comment
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Big Scott its forgery of government document

I don't know how bad that would affect you. Look here, TSA Hazmat Section, to see if you would be eligible to get your hazmat. If it was long enough ago, it may not be a problem. I recommend calling a recruiter and asking them if it would be a problem.

HAZMAT:

Hazardous Materials

Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations

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