Clip Board / Organizer

If you want to be a super trucker go ahead and get that one. If you go to Wal-Mart they have cheaper options.

 

Walmart. $15 for this one. Does every thing you ever need it for.

Umm.. What do you need a slide out calculator tray for?

 

I like the metal box type clip boards without a slide out tray, they take falling from the driver position quite well. The storage is nice for a log book, spare pen, straight edge, scratch paper, etc.

 

This is the same one I use. Holds everything you need and can take a beating without tearing up.

 

Sure sign of a newbie - a fancy clipboard and calculator.

Do what the pros do. Roll, fold, or crumple that log book up and stuff it in your rear pocket. Take the bills and manifest, crumple it up to make up for the lack of volume and stuff it in the other pocket.

Remove said items from the pocket on occasion and mop up the spilled coffee, catsup, and ranch that a truck driver runs into. Reinsert in pocket and let simmer. Only then said documents will be properly prepared to present to a DOT bear or office staff.

 

My phone has a calculator. My brain can calculate.
Seriously. Why not just take a couple of folders and a notebook for the first week. Then you will have a better idea of what the needs are, specific to your job and quirks. One type clipboard doesn't work for everyone

 

this un is what I use. metal is paper thin though

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