Minimum Gear

For what?

 

You don't need much to be a reefer driver. Just show up, be able to breath, and brush your teeth, thats about it.

 

Don’t think you’ll be needing any gear like for flatbed, but I’d bring boots, a rain jacket, and a hat. Enough clothes to last you 6 days and wash em at the hotel. Maybe some sunscreen.

 

Steel toe work boots. Don't get lace-up boots; get pull-on that are tall enough to cover the ankles.

 

3 pair of long work pants.
3 long sleeve work shirts.
Can get this stuff pretty cheap at Salvation Army Store or Goodwill Store.
If money is tight, this is a good way to start out.
I've seen good work boots at both places.
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Jeans are ok, but unless they're loose fit, they bind when you're driving hours at a time.
My preference is khaki or dark blue vs. jeans. That's not really important, just whatever you're comfortable with.
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Reefer? Bring a roach clip.

Dated myself again.

 

You'll need long sleeve work shirts pulling reefers.
Some drivers wear short sleeve and keep a light jacket in the truck to wear inside the refrigerated/frozen warehouses.
I prefer long sleeve western style work shirts, but again that's personal preference: