Packing List for Students

I can see backing being an issue and sliding tandems in school i learned akmost nothing

 

I am only allowed to bring one bag with does anyone know where I can get a bag big enough to fit all of that stuff.

 

Same here in school I was never taught to slide tandems or even hook up a trailer and I never drove with anything except an empty trailer

 

The company I was talking to only told me to bring clothes and personnel items but never told me anything about what food to bring.

 

I hope we can ask for another trainer if the first one does not work out. I just hope they have patience for me as I learned just the basics in school

 

That school failed you big time. They did not teach you the basics. Not your fault. I know some things you will have to learn on your own but not the basics.

 

This. I have one that has survived several Greyhound trips, and it can double as a pillow if you have clothes in it.

http://www.amazon.com/Samsonite-Tote-A-Ton-Duffel-32-5-Black/dp/B008OO2GWE

 

Schools teach you what you need to know to pass your CDL test. That's all. That's why most starter companies send new drivers out with a mentor/trainer for 6-8 weeks. That's the time you learn the things that aren't strictly related to keeping the truck between the lines.

You should be able to stop at a Walmart or grocery store in the first day or two. The only food I took on my trainer's truck were a few apples I pocketed from the hotel's breakfast.

I would be surprised if you couldn't. Personality conflicts happen. The trainers know that you don't know anything; that's why they're being paid to teach you.

 

The trainers will know for the most part where to park after the shift comes close to an end, but I strongly recommend getting the little truck stop book called the Pocket Truck Stop Guide that are available at most truck stops. Get this handy item when you can after having went out on the road and before you go solo. Easy to use, but vital to have on hand when you start driving by yourself. While in school, immerse yourself with as much info as possible concerning TRIP-PLANNING. Very, very important if you want to make money. CHEERS!

http://www.truckandtravel.com/

 

You might not believe this but in school we never learned
Trip planning not a all and there was no map planning at all