Must-Haves for OTR

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Lady Kay, Jun 12, 2024.

  1. Lady Kay

    Lady Kay Bobtail Member

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    Lol
     
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  3. Lady Kay

    Lady Kay Bobtail Member

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    I'm not.....
     
  4. wifi_guru

    wifi_guru Medium Load Member

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    a truckers GPS but please get a truckers road atlas also and know how to read it no pun intended!!! you might be surprized how many depend on there GPS and get lost :D a cb sxm radio a 12 volt fridge if the truck don't have one. a micro if the truck has an inverter camping stove maybe
     
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    wifi_guru Medium Load Member

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    i like the flashlights you can strap around your head
     
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  6. krupa530

    krupa530 Light Load Member

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    Fleshlight
     
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  7. wifi_guru

    wifi_guru Medium Load Member

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    Is the op going out with a trainer they didn't say. And that changes things up a bit lol. If there training. A phone a weeks worth of clothes and hygiene stuff that can all fit in a duffle . As you'll be in a rolling prison cell with a complete stranger!!! Along with sheets and a blanket and pillow
     
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    wifi_guru Medium Load Member

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    money bring money in case things don't work out and you need to get home!!! plus to eat and survive
     
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  9. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    Must haves for OTR?

    A trainer that is genuinely competent at getting you up to speed.

    With that said -- the following Forum thread is a good read on starting out....& what is one should expect from a trainer:

    Fears of a getting a bad trainer

    -- L
     
  10. 4wayflashers

    4wayflashers Road Train Member

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    Trucking is one big adventure. Bring your favorite pillow !
     
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  11. roundhouse

    roundhouse Road Train Member

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    Yeah

    those are handy .

    the Nitecore P-10 fits in your pocket and has a instant strobe switch

    that will blind you at night
     
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