Under federal rules, is it acceptable for a commercial driver to have an open container of alcohol in the cab, even if unopened alcohol is in the sleeper?
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Correct answer to question 348 (General Knowledge): No, an open container of alcohol is prohibited in the driver's compartment
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Federal rules prohibit having an open container of alcohol in the driver's compartment of a commercial vehicle, regardless of whether the driver has personally been drinking.
Updated: November 2026