Self Defense
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Hello.
Most companies will NOT allow you to carry... and some states will throw you in prison, ie liberal states like NJ.
I have a permit but dont carry OTR. There are steps you can take.
While on the truck, tie the seatbelts through the door handles... run a rope through the door handles and air horn.
I did a video years ago about this...
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
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I'm curious about what you are allowed to take with you while you are driving, especially if OTR in terms of self-protection. I'm sure you are allowed to carry pepper spray, but if you have a CCW, will most companies allow you to carry it?
Personally, I do some solo travel as a female and though I know most rest areas and truck stops are safe, there were still a few I went to that were shady and were an obvious hot spot for junkies and who knows what else.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.