RottenApple wrote:True, but whether that is legal notice or not depends on the state. Texas, for example, requires written notice to be the exact verbiage in TPC 30.06. So if the employee handbook or lease agreement just says "no guns", then, assuming you have a CHL, you can still legally carry (though you may get fired)......in Texas.rjr5545 wrote:Also, who you work for comes into play. If you are running under your own authority you have the right to decide, if you work for, or are leased to a company you fall under their policies. This is a company vehicle even if under a lease by the FMCSR, rules and most trucking companies have it in the rules and regulations you cannot carry, be sure to check that.
The real fun comes in with regional and OTR drivers. Does "no guns" have the force of law in the state you are traveling in? If so, then you are now committing a crime.
And if you do just drive within the state of Texas, what do you do if you are picking up or delivering to a secure facility where you can't legally carry? Federal property, jail facilities, oil refineries, etc, etc.
While there may not be a federal law against it, the various possible issues that could come up make it extremely unwise. Best bet is to carry a tire thumper and keep your radio on. Better yet, have a dog on the truck.
this is incorrect, the 30:06 TPC is only for criminal trespass by a CHL holder it does NOT have to be in that wording in the contract nor handbook, your contract may be terminated same as employment for what ever reason they want, just cannot have you criminally charged. jeez you guys gotta stop thinkin this. Even if they lease your vehicle under contract that does at no time make the vehicle theirs and they cannot at any time have you charged with criminal trespass in your own vehicle EVER!