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Recommended Accessories for Company Trucks?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by DirtyLittleSecret, Dec 18, 2011.

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  1. Dec 18, 2011 #1
    DirtyLittleSecret

    DirtyLittleSecret Bobtail Member

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    Great website! Enjoying some of the threads.

    So anyhow, my little brother in law just got out of his training period with Central Refrigerated and has just gotten behind his first tractor truck (he's been dreaming of this for years and is having the time of his life). Both my wife and I think the world of him, and want him to be safe & successful.

    So, my question for those of you with years of experience: what "accessories" would you highly recommend for those who are starting out in company trucks? Some of what I've been eyeing are the Garmin Dezl GPS's, a good CB, and Sat Radios...but Im sure there are some things that are less obvious!

    Much appreciated & Happy Holidays to all of you out there!
     
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  3. Dec 18, 2011 #2
    American-Trucker

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    Rand McNally TND710 - GPS
    Cobra 29LTD Classic - CB
    5th wheel Puller if he doesnt already have one.
    TV w/DVD player
    Lap Top/with Air Card or hotspot for WiFi (Verizon is best)
    Sat Radio


    That should be all he needs to keep happy OTR




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  4. Dec 18, 2011 #3
    JohnCooperWorks

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    Money for Lizards:biggrin_25520:
     
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    bbblotliz

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    EWWWWWW!!!! Need an STD???
    :Ambulance car:
     
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  7. Dec 18, 2011 #5
    kwloo

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    A duffle bag... may he never have more in the truck than fits in the bag.... and really and truly may he never need it

    A few of the posts above are great recommendations and I would add a Deluxe RM Atlas with the laminated pages
     
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    JohnCooperWorks

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    Just joking
     
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  9. Dec 18, 2011 #7
    seabring

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    A plug in cooler would make a great xmas present for him.
     
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    gravdigr

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    A/T have you been peeking in my truck?
     
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  11. Dec 18, 2011 #9
    American-Trucker

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    nope thats just a portion of the list of things i carry with me. I also carry a Real Fridge/freezer (2 door) and a Microwave but i cant remember if Central allows a big enough inverter to power all that




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  12. Dec 18, 2011 #10
    7122894003481

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    Id find out what kind of 5th wheel he has before buying him a 5th wheel puller. They are worthless on some 5th wheels.
     
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