Packing list for new drivers to keep on their trucks?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Andrew Woods, Jan 23, 2019.

  1. Andrew Woods

    Andrew Woods Light Load Member

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    Was wondering what all you guys carry in the cab that is a must? Especially for flatbed drivers. The obvious things to me are as goes but I'm sure I am missing a bunch of stuff

    - Hardhat
    - Gloves
    - Reflective Jacket
    - Flashlight ( I like my headlamp)
    - Rain jacket
    - Extra pens ( Odd maybe for some of you, but I'm always looking for a pen seems like)
    - Snacks cause I like to eat haha
    - Extra clothes



    Flatbed drivers:

    - Extra straps
    - Dunnage
    - Chains
    - Binders
    - Tarps
    - Flags if oversize



    What would you guys add to the list?
     
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  3. pmdriver

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  4. Omega7777

    Omega7777 Medium Load Member

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    piss bottle lol , a lot of wet wipes, zzzquil, some basic meds (tums and such), stapler if you like to organize your paperworks, dash cam, gps, a knive, a portable vacuum, instantpot if you like to save money and cook. microwave, thick rubber gloves for fueling, a pair of sunglass, for few 5 hour energy bottles for emergency
     
  5. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    Steel toe work boots or shoes
    Safety glasses

    Bread and peanut butter, crackers if you like
    Cereal and bowl - use same spoon- buy milk daily
    Ravioli and can opener and metal spoon
    Drink of choice by the case
    Those blue shop towels - clean bowl and spoon immediately after using - dry it well, good to go for next meal
     
  6. Rubber duck kw

    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    Plastic cups work good for cereal too, don't even need a spoon and throw it away when you're done.
     
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    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    Even better. I will have to employ this. Thank you.
     
  8. RayBlaszak

    RayBlaszak Light Load Member

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    I carry a set of socket wrenches. It has saved me twice now. I also recommend a 2 LB sledge hammer. It makes a great tire thumper and if you ever high hook a trailer you can use it to hold the 5th wheel just right to pull out and for Dryvan drivers when the tandem locking bar wont stay out it holds it out perfectly.
     
  9. Omega7777

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    is even better, just eat a bunch of cereal by hand, then chug the milk from the bottle. nothing is needed lol
     
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  10. Rubber duck kw

    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    There you go less garbage you have to haul out later.
     
  11. TravR1

    TravR1 Road Train Member

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    I do that when I reach the bottom of my chip bag and nothing large enough to dip. Eat the chip flakes then just drink some salsa. Works great and no wasted chips.
     
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