Leaving on the 17th for training questions

Discussion in 'Prime' started by cw37650, Feb 16, 2013.

  1. cw37650

    cw37650 Bobtail Member

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    Okay so I am confused, I see so many what to brings and I am wondering is it two weeks worth of clothes or one? I don't want to make my trainer mad from the get go. I have all the other supplies I need packed away except motor carrier's atlas, no one has them in my area. Not bringing laptops or anything like that, I have a smartphone for that. Just need to find out if any trainers from prime can answer the one week or two week clothes question. Thank you all.
     
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  3. Easy Steamer

    Easy Steamer Road Train Member

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    Two Weeks, Stopping every week to do laundry is a pain in the butt and VERY time consuming
     
  4. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Can you fit 2 weeks worth of clothing into 1 suitcase?Trucking if not flatbed you won't get that dirty so you'll probably be wearing the same outfit more then 1 day.Keep in mind your trainer has limited space so don't bring too much.
     
  5. cw37650

    cw37650 Bobtail Member

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    Thank you for the info. I have packed this bag I bet 20 times and still only able to get about 10 days worth of clothes in here along with required supplies. This does not include a sleeping bag either. I will have to buy that in Springfield. Again thanks for the input.
     
  6. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    I assume you're taking the bus.How far is Prime from you?
     
  7. cw37650

    cw37650 Bobtail Member

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    It's about 8 hours, and yes riding greyhound express. Trying to keep the weight limit under 50 lbs as well.
     
  8. Chucktaylor

    Chucktaylor Road Train Member

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    I've had it explaining you only need a weeks worth and maybe a couple extra socks and underwear.

    Bring what you want. If Im your trainer, just know that if you can't fit your stuff in the space I provide, you'll be sleeping with all the extra stuff in your bunk.

    that includes your "suitcase"

    if its not collapseable or soft sided duffle bag, its gonna be rough nights sleep. That includes "roller" bags.
     
  9. local driver

    local driver Light Load Member

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    You get 34 hrs a week to do what you need to do. I'm sure he can squeeze laundry in there somewhere.
     
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  10. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    That's good not just for the weight but lugging too much around is no fun believe me,lol.
     
  11. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    So you think Prime is going to keep him and trainer in miles to require a 34?
     
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