Minimum Gear

Don’t forget some gloves. One pair for fueling, and I would recommend a separate pair for pre trip and such. Everything’s dirty. Might want some Clorox wipes as well.

 

Bring a light sheet and some satin boxers and Snuggle up with your trainer.

Do this Right or go home.

 

That is actually a good functional, yet simple boot. It should pass muster in any plant, factory, warehouse, loading dock(s), or any other safety oriented place.

God bless every American and their families! God bless the U.S.A.!

 

Easy to slip on and off in the truck. Best work/trucking boot I've ever owned.

 

What company brand did you use? Which one would you recommend today, if the company brand that you used went out of business?

God bless every American and their families! God bless the U.S.A.!

 

Walmart, but think Walmart quit selling shoes and boots. Mine are still good.
Shop around; just because some are cheap, doesn't mean they aren't good, long lasting boots.
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Bought 3 pair of expensive cowboy boots; average $200 per pair. One trip and decided they weren't suitable for me. Gifted them to my buddy in Salt Lake City, who isn't a trucker. He loves them.

 

Plan for HOT. Sneakers are fine. You wont touch any frieght in class or after. Forget the long sleeves during class, tee shirts, about 12 and sunscreen. You'll probably need to change during lunch.

As for training and after consider sheets, pillows and blankets. Better temperature control. Maybe get a 3" foam mattress topper. Even the new mattresses are sketchy and the topper will make a big difference.

Don't expect to be assigned a trainer when you get done with classroom. Some I went through with waited over 4 weeks. You'll stay in a hotel or in the school's rooms while you wait or maybe go home and pick up your trainer at the new terminal.

The school looks like it's open. Parking lot is jammed. Gonna be a lot of people waiting for trucks.

 

Two pens, two mechaninal pencils (or lnow how to sharpen a penicl with a pocket knife) and a notebook.

Your driver's license and ss card/passport to complete the i-9.

14 days of socks/underwear.

Be able to carry all your gear in one trip.

Have space for all the crud they give you - training materials, safety gear, etc.