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OTR Driver Basic Essentials

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by HDFEDTRUCKER2010, Dec 25, 2010.

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  1. Dec 25, 2010 #1
    HDFEDTRUCKER2010

    HDFEDTRUCKER2010 Bobtail Member

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    Drivers!
    I am getting back behind the wheel and going OTR after being out of it for about 10 years! Could you all remind me of the basic OTR essentials I need and/or want? (Cooler, CB, 5th wheel hook, gloves, etc...etc)

    Thank you and a safe Happy Holidays to all of you!
     
    HDFEDTRUCKER2010, Dec 25, 2010
    HDFEDTRUCKER2010, Dec 25, 2010
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  3. Dec 25, 2010 #2
    SheepDog

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    Well lets see....
    Basic set of tools and tool box, Gloves (work and winter), Coat (cold and rain), Wetwipes, paper towels, trash bags, CB, trash basket, two weeks worth of clothes, laundry bag and laundry detergent, hygene kit, some food for emergencys, a cooler or fridge, flashlight, map, gps, phone, cleaning supplies and entertainment (laptop, tv....).

    SheepDog
     
    SheepDog, Dec 25, 2010
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  4. Dec 25, 2010 #3
    Ducks

    Ducks "Token Four-Wheeler"

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    Ducks, Dec 25, 2010
    Ducks, Dec 25, 2010
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    CommDriver and rocknroll nik Thank this.
  5. Dec 25, 2010 #4
    Jumbo

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    Clutch on the left, throttle on the right, break in the middle and the big round thing makes you go this way or that way.
     
    Jumbo, Dec 25, 2010
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  7. Dec 25, 2010 #5
    HDFEDTRUCKER2010

    HDFEDTRUCKER2010 Bobtail Member

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    Outstanding...Thx a bunch! =)
     
    HDFEDTRUCKER2010, Dec 25, 2010
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  8. Dec 25, 2010 #6
    SheepDog

    SheepDog Road Train Member

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    Your aviater is going to have to go...found myself stairing at it for a couple...

    SheepDog
     
    SheepDog, Dec 25, 2010
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  9. Dec 26, 2010 #7
    tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

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    Don't forget the little green and white striped book of regs or download them to your laptop.
     
    tscottme, Dec 26, 2010
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  10. Dec 26, 2010 #8
    Bumpy

    Bumpy Road Train Member

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    And can I say....THAT IS ONE HOT AVATAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!:biggrin_2554::biggrin_25519: I spent mostof the DAY lookin at it....
     
    Bumpy, Dec 26, 2010
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    SheepDog Thanks this.
  11. Dec 26, 2010 #9
    Bumpy

    Bumpy Road Train Member

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    Oh Yeah,and if your pullin a flat maybe an extra winch bar..
     
    Bumpy, Dec 26, 2010
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  12. Dec 26, 2010 #10
    Lilbit

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    Don't forget your comic books . . . I mean log books.:biggrin_25523:
     
    Lilbit, Dec 26, 2010
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