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John DOC Akers's Comment
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Hey Everybody out there taking care of Business on the Roads, Name John aka DOC, and I'm from Colorado Springs, CO. Here in Reading PA. Looking to start Training in the New Year, was wanting to know if there is possible for a ride back to Colorado, in the near future and get the experience and know how to prepair myself for this great adventure. I'm just hoping for the ride and Experience, THANKS. Email address is, jakers1643@yahoo.com
Brett Aquila's Comment
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Hey Doc. It's pretty hard to catch a ride these days because the regulations are so tight. You have to have written permission for any passenger in the truck or DOT will shut you down and you'll almost certainly lose your job. But I know Schneider has offered ride-alongs for people interested in becoming truck drivers. I don't know if it's common or if it's something they only do once in a while but it's worth looking into.

DOT:

Department Of Transportation

A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.

State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Barack O.'s Comment
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Due to company policy as well as DOT most truckers won't pick up hitch tickets ,your best bet would be to stand near the exit if a truck stop and try to hitch hike that way

DOT:

Department Of Transportation

A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.

State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
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