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Discussion in 'JB Hunt' started by lraper, Apr 13, 2013.

  1. lraper

    lraper Bobtail Member

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    I'm going to orientation Mon and was wondering what to take. Do the trucks have APU or an inverter? I was OTR in 1986 and I'm sure things have changed a bit. I'll be doing it in Dallas. I was wondering if I can use a laptop and refridge on the truck
     
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    So you have'nt drove otr since 1986?I assume you'll be going out with a trainer?If so trainer has limited space so just take the necessitites.Like a weeks worth of clothes,blanket pillow,toiletries.You can buy a bag with all the toiletries in it at walmart.If you'll be getting your own trk I would still bring only the necessities.You can ask your dispatcher to route you home on your first load to get all your other stuff.
     
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    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Nevermind about going with a trainer,I see you'll be going with jb.
     
  4. lraper

    lraper Bobtail Member

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    Nah, I've been in the oilfield driving for 5 yrs so I just go to orientation then I will get dispatched out. I was just wondering about the inverter or APU, cause I have a laptop and would like to get a fridge
     
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    Professional-Trucker Heavy Load Member

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    So, after your done training, you can always go to the truck stop and buy an inverter. Then you can go into the walmart and buy a fridge.

    Take some good notes, because you'll need em. OTR isn't what it used to be.
     
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    muledriver Light Load Member

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    The prostars come with a 1200 watt inverter can't tell you about the cascadias.I never had one my century didn't have one .
     
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    muledriver Light Load Member

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    You will only get a trainer if your going to a dedicated account and the training will be about the account not driving .