Bring Your Dog Along for the Ride
Description
This one is forty-seven seconds of a driver talking to his dog about burgers and Led Zeppelin, and it makes a point that a benefits page can't.
The pet policy exists because the hardest part of long-haul isn't the driving. It's the being away. Doug Andrus permits travel companions — a spouse, a dog, whoever makes the cab feel less like a hotel room. As the lifestyle video puts it, it's easier to leave home when you take a bit of home with you.
Some drivers take that further. Gary and Suzanne drive as a team, which turned 21 years of working apart into spending all day together. Others just want the dog. Either way it's permitted rather than tolerated, and it sits alongside the practical stuff: large sleepers and premium mattresses, covered tolls, and an internal valet service that preps your truck before you get there.
Rules of the road still apply, as the video notes: buckle up. Ask about the pet policy specifics when you look at open positions or call (800) 336-1034.
Video Transcript
Whoo — Jilly, out there. Don't forget to buckle up. Safety first.
So I was thinking we could hit that burger joint just outside of Omaha. I know how you like a good burger. Hey, no judgment here — I like a greasy burger just as much as the next guy.
Wait. Blow the horn? You know I can't do that. I'm waiting for a kid to give me one of these.
Oh, almost forgot — I made a sweet playlist. Got some Zeppelin, some Styx. I know how you love Styx.
Let's hit the road.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Doug Andrus allow pets in the truck?
Yes. Travel companions are permitted, including pets and spouses. Ask about specifics for your fleet when you apply.
Can I bring my spouse on the road?
Yes. Some drivers do it occasionally; Gary and Suzanne turned it into a full team-driving arrangement where Suzanne handles navigation and dispatch communication.
Why do carriers care about pet policies?
Time away from home is the hardest part of long-haul work, and it's a major reason drivers leave the industry. A companion in the cab makes long runs more livable.
Is there room in the truck for a dog?
Doug Andrus orders the largest sleeper configurations its manufacturers offer — in the refrigerated fleet, the largest sleeper in the industry by volume.