Creating List of what to keep on truck

Just committed to Schneider, getting ready for phase two of my journey is now the focus and these lists with surely help.

 

Some things some drivers forget: At least a basic tool kit, i.e. vise grips, screwdrivers, filter wrench, duct tape, hammer. Extra water and oil. fuel filters, extra headlights and tail lights, o rings for glad hands, air hose that connects to glad hand, flashlight, tire pressure gauge, gloves, spray bottle of soapy water (great for finding air leaks), WD 40, spray silicone for sticky tandems, non perishable food items, drinking water.
For winter I would also bring kitty litter or road salt, and 2 or 3 candles in a coffee can for heat.

 

Scissors, note cards, stamps, couple masterlocks, zip ties, lighter, DOT regualtion book....and the most important thing...A TENNIS BALL.

 

Office supplies was a good tip. I keep several ink pens, a stapler, tape for taping small receipts to a blank sheet for scanning. Also basic cleaning supplies are a must. Especially windex and paper towels. Nothing worse then dirty mirrors. Sunblock for people who are out of the truck a lot. Other then that its clothes and basic tools, a cooler, and hygiene stuff. Now of course I have a lot of goodies for down time like my tv and xbox and microwave but things like that are a plus not a necessity. And if you don't have a power supply then they are useless.

 

spare lights for truck and trailer if there not the led lights

 

If you are compiling a list for flatbedders: hard hat, prescription safety glasses if you wear glasses (those slip over goggle things just don't work when getting sweaty loading and tarping), safety vest, and ear plugs (many steel mills are requiring ear plugs now, and half of them don't provide them, or are always out of them)
and a strap winder (huge time saver).

 

Thanks MrEd...that reminds me, I think it is a DOT requirement to carry a spare pair of prescription eyeglasses if you wear them. If not, still a good idea.

 

Wow.. thank you to ALL of you. No, we don't run any flat bed, reefers, or tankers, just dry vans......but nonetheless....there were many things on this last update I was able to add to the list!

 

You know what, I'm going to give these lists to my secretary, and she'll put them in the filing cabinet in the sleeper.

 

Okay.... here is what I have so far....​

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Personal & Hygiene​

Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Female Products (If Applicable)
Shower Supplies:
Shaving Supplies
Flip Flops or shower shoes
Laundry Bag for dirty clothes
Small Bag to carry clean clothes into truck stop
Bath Towel / Wash Rag
Boots
Rain Gear
Sunglasses (And extra pair)
Prescription glasses/contacts (And extra pair)
Coat/Jacket
Clothes
Coveralls
Medical Supplies: Band-Aids, Neosporin, Tylenol, Cold Medicine, Rolaids or Tums, etc.
Any personal prescriptions
Box of Kleenex

Office​

Alarm Clock
Briefcase
Calculator
Pens
Ruler
Small Stapler
Small Container w lid for change
Whiteout
Good Trucker Atlas
Truck Stop Directory
SS Card
CDL
Birth Certificate
Medical Card
Hands-Free Cell Phone & Charger
Money to survive on
Bank Acct Info

Tools​

All Basic Tools
Work Gloves
Flashlight
Crowbar
Vice Grips
Spray Bottle of soapy water (for finding air leaks in tires)
Hammers
Extra "O" Rings for glad hands
WD 40
Duct Tape
Silicone Spray for sticky tandems

Personal Time Supplies​

Pillows, Sheets, Blankets
Camera
Pictures of loved ones, family or friends.
Address Book with names and addresses of loved ones, family and friends.
Laundry Soap
Rolls of quarters
Magazines
Books
Non Perishable Food Items
Tire Pressure Gauge
Windex and Paper Towels
Basic Cleaning Supplies/Cleaning Wipes
Digital Camera & Large Memory Card