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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Wasted Thyme, Aug 18, 2020.

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  1. Aug 20, 2020 #41
    InTooDeep

    InTooDeep Donner party survivor

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    Make sure your social security card isn't laminated
     
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  3. Aug 20, 2020 #42
    MericanMade

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    Sliders? Nike sliders?
     
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  4. Aug 20, 2020 #43
    Chinatown

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  5. Aug 21, 2020 #44
    Rideandrepair

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    Go to Walmart, get at least 3 pair of Wranglers, or Rustler jeans. They’re cheap enough. 5 pair of underwear and socks, and 5 decent shirts. Maybe a light jacket. Plenty of time for a winter jacket later. You’ll be good for at least 3 yrs. Maybe a pair of work gloves, and boots. A shower bag, big enough for everything needed. Don’t forget the shower flip flops. Required footwear, if Driving a Volvo. And a folding clipboard. All the important Truck drivers have those. And an ink pen. Oh yeah, most importantly, a baseball/ Truckers cap, and sunglasses.
     
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  7. Aug 21, 2020 #45
    kemosabi49

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    Not going to be a lot of extra room for your stuff in the trainers truck, so try to fit everything you need in one duffel bag. You'll have plenty of time to add more when you get assigned you own truck.
     
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  8. Aug 21, 2020 #46
    Wasted Thyme

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    I've got an inflatable twin right now. Probably about 6" tall.
     
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  9. Oct 7, 2020 #47
    Wasted Thyme

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  10. Oct 12, 2020 #48
    Chinatown

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  11. Oct 12, 2020 #49
    otterinthewater

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    A lot of that if for your truck IMO. Not your trainers truck. The trainers truck isn’t home. It’s a bus station where you hang out till they get you your own tractor.
    Keep that list and go over when you’re done training.
     
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  12. Oct 12, 2020 #50
    Wasted Thyme

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    Yeah. Have to get boots and another sleeping bag when I get to DFW. Not going to be able to take the one I have on the plane. No biggie. It's $10.
     
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