Talkcdl Trucking Podcast

Captain of the ShipCaptain of the Ship if what you are. I cant believe that drivers are actually asking if they have the right to refuse a load in bad or dangerous weather. The fact of the matter is most truck drivers do not know what their rights are. Some are under the impression that because they are employees they have to do everything a trucking company tells them. Some few for their jobs so they will never question anything they are told to do. So in this podcast we explored the question of whether a driver has the right to refuse a load in bad weather. Is there a law that protects Truckers? Captain of the ShipCaptain of the ship or employee under orders? There is a law that clearly defines whether a carrier can punish or fire a truck driver for refusing to drive in conditions that they feel are a danger to their lives. This law is called the "Surface Transportation Assistance Act" or the STAA! http://bit.ly/Trucker-RightsUnder this act your rights are clearly written. A Trucker is under no obliga