TransAm Trucking, Inc. - Olathe, Ks.?

Video of how the DriveCam system works from the DriveCam website:

 

Effingham for the night...leaving about 2 am or so towards Toledo.

Those ebay ideas where pretty darn good, there are some things like that gamma is wanting to get as well, gonna have to add some of yours to the list.

 

The King got to stop by .....to get his laundry washed and a home cooked meal! He's heading for Arkansas this evening.
We all know it was a cold winter and I am friends with three young couples that found a "creative" way to keep warm .....there will be four new babies to welcome into the world this year, so I have been busy making gifts for babies.
passport, thanks for the post with many good ideas. The King does indeed use his binoculars quite frequently.
jaso, are you back on duty? When is your last day with TransAm?
ajacks, is gamma feeling any better today?

 

What is trans am requirements for driving record.

 

I had thought about binoculars and wonder what you would use these for in trucking ?
Anyone have examples ? I was going to get some just to see the sights but is there certain things that a truck driver would need ?

Do you often need bolt cutters ? No problem buying them but thought maybe just some small cutters might work.

" Creative way to keep warm " Haha I like that.

 

A couple of way I think I may be able to use binoculars: See trailer numbers, shipping office signs, etc. from across the yard. I once was sitting at a Love's waiting for my turn to take a shower, I could see the "next served" number board but not clear enough to make out the actual number. I thought if I had binoculars I could. Queenie has said her King uses them to scope out a road ahead to see if it looks truck friendly. Maybe even make out truck restriction signs.

As you said, I am also interested in having a pair of binoculars, just to see the sights.

You're right, some small cutters will work, I see other drivers using tin snip type cutters and making do. I am recommending the bolt cutters because they can do everything the tin snips can do, plus more and with less effort. I can cut through a cable seal in one motion, you kind of have to chew on it awhile with the tin snips. If you look you can find a small pair of bolt cutters for near the same price as the smaller snips, so I figure why not.

 

I went to the company website to copy it for you and couldn't find the requirements for a student driver ....so I will let one of the newer drivers answer that in case they have changed their requirements. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. I did copy the section for experienced drivers -

[h=2]QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPERIENCED DRIVERS:[/h]

• Class A CDL
• Excellent driving record
• Minimum 21 years old
• No DUI convictions in the last five years
• No more than two preventable accidents in the last 36 months
• DOT physical and drug screen required

- See more at: http://www.transamtruck.com/Drivers-And-Students/For-Experienced-Drivers#sthash.Q2eEZCnQ.dpuf

 

passport is correct....the King has been able to safely pull over and scope out the situation using his binoculars when directions have been a bit sketchy. It isn't something that you will use everyday but it is something that you will be thankful to have when you do need them.

A couple of other things I thought of that might come in handy are a roll of electrical tape, duct tape, and the King also carries a small roll of flexible wire. Also, I would assume that everyone carries a hammer.

 

Hammer, yes! I have a regular household, claw hammer and it works but I would recommend new drivers buy a heavier mallet. Maybe even up to a 3lb. mini sledge.

Different types of tape and bailing wire is good (being a redneck can have its benefits). You also reminded me to buy a variety of zip ties, including the bigger, most heavy duty ones. I have made emergency repairs to drooping mud flaps, windshield wiper arms and have put back on a the big plastic air distributor at the front of a refer unit to pass an inspection at P&G, Lima using large size zip ties.

You can get some zip ties from the shop in Olathe, but I am going to buy some extra as I find them so useful.

I also recommend a cordless drill with assorted drill bits to keep in the truck, just for generally utility. Also not something I use everyday but I was very happy I had it when the need arose.

 

^^^ Exactly! Anything that will let you make minor emergency repairs and get moving again is money well spent and will add up to more miles and money for you.