would that not fall under federal DOT?

 

Not. Trying to be a smarta$$ and I don't know the answer. But why would it be illegal?

 

yes it fed dot but from what ive read and been told the hazmat part will fall under state

 

I am not 100% sure if this is true, but my father inlaw is a truckdriver and he told me that it is illegal to have a firearm in any commercial vehical.

 

I asked a DMV officer at the weigh station in Charlotte that question and he said as long as it is not concealed. BUT--then one hears that none are allowed in any CVehicle. Will be working with troopers Sunday and will try to ask that question. wc
ETA: just got off the phone with a Lt. with the NC patrol. He said there is no difference in the carry laws of commercial vehicles and private ones. Wanted to make sure and hope it helps. A lot of trucking companies do not allow firearms on their property so just be aware of their regs. wc

 

I am not 100% sure if this is true, but my father inlaw is a truckdriver and he told me that it is illegal to have a firearm in any commercial vehical.

We get a lot of truckers at the hotel I work at and they are barred by both company policy and DOT regs from arming themselves while driving. They can't even personally carry a utility knife without technically being out of compliance.

 

I am not 100% sure if this is true, but my father inlaw is a truckdriver and he told me that it is illegal to have a firearm in any commercial vehical.

see i know that isnt true because MANY truckers and tow truck drivers are armed.

 

Those truckers may own their own trucks

 

Those truckers may own their own trucks

which would mean that the only things keeping every trucker from carrying would be company rules and not state or federal laws. (that would make them different from any other citizen)

private truckers still have to follow the same laws as companies do they not?

 

stop by your local dot or dmv and get a commercial handbook.im pretty sure its illegal in any cmv

 

Does this help?

Title 18 Setcion 926(a). The peacable journey law.
TITLE 18--CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

PART I--CRIMES

CHAPTER 44--FIREARMS

Sec. 926A. Interstate transportation of firearms

Notwithstanding any other provision of any law or any rule or regulation of a State or any political subdivision thereof, any person who is not otherwise prohibited by this chapter from transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm shall be entitled to transport a firearm for any lawful purpose from any place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm to any other place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm if, during such transportation the firearm is unloaded, and neither the firearm nor any ammunition being transported is readily accessible or is directly accessible from the passenger compartment of such transporting vehicle: Provided, That in the case of a vehicle without a compartment separate from the driver's compartment the firearm or ammunition shall be contained in a locked container other than the glove compartment or console.

 

I did find this little tidbit from OSHA.

This changed on February 13, 2008 when OSHA issued a new standard REQUIRING employers to provide appropriate PPE when the equipment is necessary to protect employees from job-related injuries, illnesses and fatalities. There is to be NO COST to employees. The rule must be fully implemented by May 15, 2008.

Can't we argue that our employers must provide us with at least a .45acp if we have to drive through/deliver to/ be in dangerous areas? Afterall, there are times when I can't think of any personal protection better than a firearm.

 

thanks rasj thats exactly what i was looking for now i know im legal
its kinda hard to be in the places i have to go to deliver gasoline at nightwith no protection other than a bucket of gas and a lighter lol


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