about to start my journey

Get out and look. Also, don't just rely on the tug test once you hook to the trailer. Always, always, always, I don't care if snow or rain, visually inspect the locking jaws to make sure they are fully closed around the kingpin.

As a yard driver, I have seen too many rookies make this mistake at my facility.

 

Rand McNally road atlas ( laminated )
Vice grips
Hammer
Flashlight
Gloves

Just off the top of my head.

 

What my first boss told me - "Get it delivered on time and don't hit anything"

 

Bathroom bag for your toiletries. You’ll carry all that stuff into the truck stop once, then never again... toothbrush paste in your pockets, soaps under your armpits, shower shoes in one hand and hair care stuff in the other. It’s a pain in the ###. Get a small bag for that stuff.

 

Internet device so you can be on here.

 

Sexy Co driver. Preferably one that looks good in a cat woman outfit.

 

Dave....You find those guys in San Francisco?

 

As a new driver. I have asked. Been unable to find out exactly what determines the jaws being locked good by visual inspection. I can see if that one bar is across. But? Locked good?
I would seriously appreciate someone posting pictures of locked good and not. From the viewpoint at the back.

 

Buy a pair of shorts or wear pants that will roll up easy. Because your going to be swimming in a lot of pure 100% USDA grade A cow puckies.



This won't make much sense to you unless you are familiar with Homer's Odyssey.