Must have things - OTR

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Gabru, Jun 24, 2017.

  1. hoosiergirl

    hoosiergirl Light Load Member

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    His school is giving him the Motor Carrier's Atlas-2017. Should we go ahead and get the 2018?
     
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  3. G13Tomcat

    G13Tomcat Road Train Member

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    Nope, what I always do is stay with the "current" year... the "pre release" of the 2018 can SURELY change, between now and the next 6 months.. These wrecked bridges and indecisive road planners have too much time to change something up!! ;)
    2017 is perfect for now... totally!!
     
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  4. Gabru

    Gabru Light Load Member

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    2017 Atlas should be fine. I have heard good stuff about Garmin DezlCam. There are a few models out there... it all depends on how much you want to spend on it.
     
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  5. CrappieJunkie

    CrappieJunkie Wishin' I was fishin'

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    Inverter then would be number one. Also, a cb, truckers atlas, not gps, multiman tool. A light that will fit on your ball cap for pretrippung at night. Basic tools.
     
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  6. Gabru

    Gabru Light Load Member

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    Which one would you recommend? Wattage?
     
  7. CrappieJunkie

    CrappieJunkie Wishin' I was fishin'

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    Also, a pack or two of rubber bungee cords. Make sure they have the metal s hooks on them.

    I have used them to keep tandem handles held up so I could get the tandems to start to slide, among other uses. Also, in a pinch, the s hook, if inserted properly can be used as a bolt in the landing gear handle. I would only do that though to get the landing raised, then get to shop. Wont hold for a lot of cranks.
     
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  8. CrappieJunkie

    CrappieJunkie Wishin' I was fishin'

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    Depends, if you have anything else too. Probably 1000. But see if your company allow tbem first.
     
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  9. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    The list is endless or empty. It depends on You. Some drivers go through life with a stolen ink pen and a borrowed phone. Other people go through life with TV, microwave, GPS, laptop, 2 cellphones, 800 DVDs.

    What things can you not do without?
     
  10. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Have you asked your trainer?
     
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  11. CrappieJunkie

    CrappieJunkie Wishin' I was fishin'

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    Please dont let him say video games.
     
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