Headed to Prime on 4-23-12

Discussion in 'Prime' started by kbod9633, Apr 3, 2012.

  1. kbod9633

    kbod9633 Medium Load Member

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    DOT Physical Passed with fly colors yesterday: Check
    Passed CDL Permit with Flying colors today : Check
    Turned in Resignation with Current Employer of 16 years to be effective 4-18-12 this afternoon : Check

    I know they will probably tell me what i need to bring and not to bring for being on the truck with my trainer but does anyone have any tips on the extras that you end up needing and have to buy along the way,

    or things you dont even need to think about bringing?

    I saw a list on here a week or so ago but cant seem to locate it tonight


    Thanks
     
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  3. WMGUY

    WMGUY Road Train Member

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    Pack light, after all two people in a truck is crowded, sleeping bag and pillow so it can roll up and be tucked out of the way..

    try to fit everything into a duffle bag, and remember your sun glasses
     
  4. OpenRoadDreamer

    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    Congrats!!! Dont bring anymore than you need. A truck is cramped. The list is a good place, just do a search for it.
     
  5. Truckerswife227

    Truckerswife227 Bobtail Member

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    Pack as little as possible the truck is even smaller with two people in it. Learn everything you can from your trainer.
     
  6. OpenRoadDreamer

    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    Pay attention, ask questions, and listen. While you are driving PAY ATTENTION TO EVERYTHING. But dont let one thing keep your attention too long. Try not to run any morons over...
     
  7. kbod9633

    kbod9633 Medium Load Member

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    thanks everyone for the quick reply's, i have a small duffel type bag that i easily put enough cloths for a week when im motorcycle touring on the Goldwing so used to packing light was gone 3 weeks last year to Yellowstone just washed about once a week,
     
  8. Easy Steamer

    Easy Steamer Road Train Member

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    Bring enough clothes for two to three weeks, May not get to stop every week for laundry:biggrin_2556:
     
  9. U2Exit

    U2Exit Road Train Member

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    I'll kick you off my truck with 2 weeks of clothes. Not enough space. Plus your looking at an overweight bag and a possible charge on the Grey-Dog

    A trainer is a POS if he can't get you an hour or two each week to do your and HIS own laundry.

    I say a weeks worth with maybe two days of extra undergarments (socks, underwear, undershirt) you might have to skip a day or so on a shower depending on load or parking situation, but you'll feel a bit fresher.
     
  10. MONT74

    MONT74 Heavy Load Member

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    A trainer is a POS if he can't get you an hour or two each week to do your and HIS own laundry[/QUOTE]

    You are a hardazzzz, you make your trainee do your laundry.
     
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