Just Some Questions About Starting Out in trucking?

Hello, everyone. I am a female who is currently looking into CDL classes and signing on with a sponsoring company by the end of summer. I come from a family of truckers, so I do know a good bit about the trucker life. However, my two main sources of this knowledge passed away in January, so I definitely need some guidance and I have some questions. Bare with me as my questions often come randomly. Right now, I’m thinking about what kinds of things I will need to stock in my cab for my 2-3 weeks out. What are the necessities and what are some things you take just because you want them? Can you have a TV in the cab? I’d like to have my TV and game systems if I can, as that is my favorite past time when I am not at work. I love coming home after a 16 hour shift and getting an hour in on a game. Is that a realistic idea? I’m not concerned about the 14 hour shifts obviously because I already work 16 hour shifts now. But how do you stay awake on the road? How do you keep the focus when your eyes don’t want to work anymore? I know with sitting so long every day, weight becomes an issue. So how do you guys manage to get your exercise and workouts in? Do you find ways to eat healthy on the road? These are just the questions I have for now. If you can think of anything a newbie driver should know, feel free to leave that here for me to read as well. Thanks in advance.

 

Millis Transfer is a good outfit; has their own cdl school and the trucks are set up for driver comfort on the road.
Click here for information > Millis Tranfer Inc. - Getting It There Since 1936

Equipment
Millis’ fleet is one of the newest, well-maintained on the road. All power units are equipped with the latest technology to ensure timely communication and accurate tracking. Drivers enjoy added amenities to stay comfortable on the road. All trucks come with Sirius Satellite Radio, a 24” flat screen TV and a subscription to DirecTV paid for by Millis.

• Auto shift tractors with ABS braking and traction control
• Speed governor set at 70 mph when driver meets safety requirements
• Summit driver comfort seat
• Refrigerator
• Sirius Satellite Radio, 24” flat screen and DirecTV subscription paid for by Millis
• Crank out vent windows in sleeper with screens
• Dash mounted radio with weather band
• Aluminum wheels
• Touchless 5th wheel release
• Customized storage capacity
• Double bunks (upper and lower)
• Power locks and windows

 

Here's another one that has their own cdl school and trucks are similar to Millis Transfer.
Pay structure is about the same. Trucks set up for your gaming equipment probably with either company.
Click here > Jim Palmer Trucking

 

Here's another one with trucks similar and has cdl school or will pay for private cdl school. This company also has what you need to have gaming equipment.
Click here > Stevens Transport | Temperature-Controlled Logistics Services

 

Don’t do it u will be come an anti social introvert that always wants to be alone !!!!!!

 

I think eating healthy is the biggest thing to keeping off the weight... If u do tanker or open deck u get a little more workout but its not like cardio or anything , but it gets u out of the driver seat for a hour or two which is important....i have a tv in my truck but the only time i ever watch it is usually on a 34 hour break if i get one.. Evem then im usually caught up with doing laundry and cleaning the truck or just catching up on sleep etc.... Its tough out here but it sounds like u will be alright

 

I’m already an introvert

 

Thank you for all your replies. I was looking at Pam, but my mom used to drive for Pam and she keeps telling me not to go with them.

 

I know the truck stops aren’t always healthy options, but that just means you have to be more selective. Can’t I also keep a mini fridge for some other options?

 

Yeah alot of drivers have fridge and they stock up on walmart once a week.. Its a option... Me i dont do that , dont have any time...