{"id":2721,"date":"2021-12-16T08:00:27","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T13:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/?p=2721"},"modified":"2021-12-15T03:56:02","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T08:56:02","slug":"can-truck-drivers-bring-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/can-truck-drivers-bring-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Truck Drivers Bring Their Pets?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you\u2019d be glad to know that you can bring along your pet with you as you travel down the road for a long time away from home. While there are no regulations concerning pets on board, many trucking companies allow drivers to take them along. Carrying pets is a common practice among truckers. Based on a report in 2013, around 40% of truck drivers who own pets bring them on the road.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hence, if you\u2019re planning to take your pet animal for long hauls, make sure there\u2019s a nice bed for it to sleep on.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/sleeper-trucks-everything-need-know\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleeper trucks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are the best vehicles for long trips because they provide comfortable sleeper berths for drivers and surely, you can tuck in your adorable furry or feathery companion by your side for a peaceful rest.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid; padding: 10px; width: 100%; border-radius: 25px; border-color: #F4A70F; color: #007bff;\">\n<strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #007bff;\">What&#8217;s Inside<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#goodcompany\"> Pets Make Good Company<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#regulation\"> State Regulation Regarding Pets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#companies\"> Pet-Friendly Companies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#benefits\"> Benefits of Having Pets When Truck Driving<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#mentalhealth\"> Good for mental health<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#protection\"> For protection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#physicalhealth\"> Good for physical health<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#tips\"> Tips for Truck Driving with Pets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"goodcompany\"><b>Pets Make Good Company<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There have been numerous instances when different drivers were seen having all kinds of pets in their trucks, such as small pigs, parakeets and other tiny fowls, miniature monkeys, and even hedgehogs, aside from canines and felines! Trucks or any vehicle for that matter have limited spaces only and thus, smaller pets are ideal. Besides, cleaning will be a lot easier with only a small bed and small food bowl to clean.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on interviews conducted with truckers, they admit that traveling for long periods can get lonely hence, the need for friends like pets to keep them company. Pets provide comfort and great emotional support to lonely drivers while they\u2019re far away from home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a good practice for people who own their vehicles although some trucking companies allow certain breeds only but disallow large animals. Further, many companies require drivers to make a deposit just in case damage may happen to company-owned vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\u2019s a dog, make sure your pet isn\u2019t the aggressive type. Likewise, choose the low-maintenance and short-haired type because with long-hair, you\u2019d be in trouble cleaning all those shed hairs away. Canine breeds suitable as travel companions include ShihTzu, Pug, Yorkshire Terrier, Chihuahua, Miniature Poodle, and so on.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"regulation\"><b>State Regulation Regarding Pets<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the statement of a spokesperson for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, no regulations have been issued regarding pets on board so long as these animals don\u2019t pose a threat to safety, both of the driver and the truck.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Truckers are reminded to always carry with them proof of their animals\u2019 vaccination against rabies.\u00a0 And there are also several States that will look for the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection as proof that pets are indeed allowed to cross State lines.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"companies\"><b>Pet-Friendly Companies<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just a word of caution to first-time truckers \u2013 check first if your company is pet-friendly because there are those who claim they are but in reality, you might get some sort of salary deduction or worse, impose penalties if you didn\u2019t get permission beforehand to take your pet on board.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, not all trucking companies allow any kind of pet in their vehicles. In addition, there are also companies that impose certain rules especially on weight limits of the animals. If you\u2019re really bringing your pet with you, be aware of some protocols.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"uv-lst\" data-category=\"125\" data-count=\"6\" data-type=\"new\"> <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"benefits\"><b>Benefits of Having Pets When Truck Driving<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mentalhealth\">Good for mental health<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the famous saying goes, \u201ca dog is man\u2019s best friend\u201d yet in real life, any animal can become a person\u2019s best buddy. With that said, drivers can talk to them like they were humans, too, and making conversations with them helps keep their sanity while alone on the road. It\u2019s the mental part that\u2019s considered the most difficult when you\u2019re out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/semi-trucks-for-sale\/box-trucks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">driving on long hauls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and pets on board make truckers happy since they get the feeling that they\u2019re not alone.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"protection\">For protection<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from that, pets like canines provide protection on the road especially for women drivers. Dogs and even cats can be trained how to become wary of strangers and if they sense \u2018bad people\u2019 around, their protective instinct arises in an instant.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"physicalhealth\">Good for physical health<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pets remind drivers that they have bathroom needs, too, so that when your pet needs to take a break, it also means break time for you. You have to stop at regular intervals for decent meals and some rest, take your pet for a walk and also take a breath of fresh air. It\u2019s good for your health and your pet\u2019s, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With all those mentioned above, companionship is still the most important benefit a driver can get when bringing a pet to travel. It\u2019s better this way than locking the pet at home with no one else while its owner is away for a long time.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"tips\"><b>Tips for Truck Driving with Pets<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Put a leash on your dog which ensures it can\u2019t run around on its own where it might encounter some danger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bring poop bags for easy disposal of animal waste and some cleaning supplies to keep your truck smelling fresh and clean.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bring extra water for your pet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don\u2019t forget toys. Your pet needs to be entertained while you\u2019re focused on driving.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Above all, keep your pet safe. You can attach the harness to the regular seatbelt. If your pet feels endangered, it becomes restless and that can distract your attention. It\u2019s also for your own safety.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, you\u2019d be glad to know that you can bring along your pet with you as you travel down the road for a long time away from home. While there are no regulations concerning pets on board, many trucking companies allow drivers to take them along. 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