what do I need for my truck???

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by SYNCERE, Apr 11, 2009.

  1. SYNCERE

    SYNCERE Bobtail Member

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    Ok guys so I just finished my training and m about to get assigned my truck. What are some of the things I need ASAP to get me back to the east coast until I put my touch to it? Thanks in advanced.
     
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  3. Passin Thru

    Passin Thru Road Train Member

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    Be more specific, About 1000 items??
     
  4. Mr Ed

    Mr Ed Road Train Member

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    Good driving skills...LOL
     
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  5. jeepskate99

    jeepskate99 Road Train Member

    Depends on who you drive for. It could range from bedding and clothes to possibly needing 6 months worth of food to avoid giving bj's for sandwich money.

    I would bring 7-10 days worth of clothes. 5 days worth of food. Drinks. A cooler if not equipped with a fridge. A CB and satellite Radio!!! I always like to keep a few hundred bucks on me.

    Don't forget to have the ability to cook if you can swing it. Inverters can be expensive at first but will pay for themselves when you can buy regular appliances to cook cheaper meals.
     
  6. walleye

    walleye Road Train Member

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    I hope your not speaking from experience,.....
     
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  7. otherhalftw

    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    1) Truckers atlas, (not a 4 wheelers road map,) has good information on restricted routes, weight limits, and such, something you can always use
    2) Blanket, pillow, and a change of underware, don't forget clean socks. Wouldn't want your mother getting mad at us for not keeping you clean.
    3) Now all you need is your fuel card, and a dispatch to get home with.

    Good luck and Be Safe!
     
  8. jeepskate99

    jeepskate99 Road Train Member

    I am not. I went to Trans-Am but left before I got to that point. :D
     
  9. GAPrincess

    GAPrincess Road Train Member

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    It's the little things you'll miss. Shower shoes are a must, bring your own tunes unless you like country music, because most of the midwest that's all you get on the radio. Baby wipes and Clorox Wipes.

    :biggrin_2551:OMG! Are you inferring that truckers are gay?!? :biggrin_2554: Cause they aren't. :biggrin_25510: They are manly men and would stalk and wrassle a deer to the ground and field dress it with a Swiss Army knife before doing what you said.:yes2557:

    I would bring 7-10 days worth of clothes. 5 days worth of food. Drinks. A cooler if not equipped with a fridge. A CB and satellite Radio!!! I always like to keep a few hundred bucks on me.

    Don't forget to have the ability to cook if you can swing it. Inverters can be expensive at first but will pay for themselves when you can buy regular appliances to cook cheaper meals.[/quote]
     
  10. jeepskate99

    jeepskate99 Road Train Member


    I am inferring that many companies will starve a driver.
     
  11. mike62025

    mike62025 Bobtail Member

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    a truckers map, some boots, clean boxers, clean socks, ya need a cb for some shippers!!! Buy one and use it properly...Small tool box with at least a pair of pliers and screw drivers...Ink pens, note paper,ruler,stapler, That's enough to get started...Oh and common sense...
     
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