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Creating List of what to keep on truck

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by SafetyBarb, Mar 16, 2012.

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  1. Mar 16, 2012 #1
    SafetyBarb

    SafetyBarb Bobtail Member

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    I am compiling a "realistic" working list of everything a driver should keep on the truck, and why. Going to be giving this list to new hires during Orientation and Safety Training. Would welcome input from the drivers on this one! I'm more interested in the "non-obvious" items, little things that have proven to be helpful to have with them, any why...Thanks!
     
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  3. Mar 16, 2012 #2
    CondoCruiser

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    There's a few good threads on here. I'll see if I can find them. They are under "Questions from New Drivers" I believe.
     
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  4. Mar 16, 2012 #3
    SafetyBarb

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    Oh..okay...thanks! I'll try to find them too....
     
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  5. Mar 16, 2012 #4
    CondoCruiser

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  7. Mar 16, 2012 #5
    CondoCruiser

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    A few more...

    http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...st-my-trainer-why.html?highlight=packing+list

    http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...ation-need-advice.html?highlight=packing+list

    http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...ng-to-orientation.html?highlight=packing+list

    http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...at-else-do-i-need.html?highlight=packing+list

    http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...-month-first-time.html?highlight=packing+list

    http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...day-31st-but-what.html?highlight=packing+list

    Theres' even more. More than I thought. :)
     
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  8. Mar 16, 2012 #6
    SafetyBarb

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    WOW! Thanks! This will surely keep me busy researching thru these.
     
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  9. Mar 16, 2012 #7
    SafetyBarb

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    Okay read thru all of those, these are the basic ones so far, I think what I am looking for, or wondering about, are more geared toward seasoned drivers. We have "new-hires" but they all have a min of 3 years OTR already, so no "newbies". I'd like to try and just create a useful list of for them of little things here and there that have come in handy, or a driver found valuable to have that the average person, or maybe even average driver might think off right off. Items that are might be considered "tricks of the trade" so to speak....
     
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  10. Mar 16, 2012 #8
    Everett

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    for me is the office dept in my truck, stapler-paper clips , rubber bands , highlighters ect but thats just me , too keep the paper work flowing smoothly as i can :biggrin_2558:
     
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  11. Mar 16, 2012 #9
    Moving on Down the Road

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    DH would say leave wife at home if you want to take bring any clothes other than the ones on your back.
     
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  12. Mar 16, 2012 #10
    SafetyBarb

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    Leave wife at home huh? LOL
     
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