Should I bring tools with me?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Snyd, Dec 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM.

  1. GreenPete359

    GreenPete359 Road Train Member

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    this is it right there. Only take what you can fly home with, because if you get fired or ticked off & quit in bum duck Egypt what doesn’t fit in your duffle bag gets donated.
     
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  3. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    When you have your own solo truck I would bring
    4 or 5 pound mini-sledge hammer
    3 foot wrecking bar (crow bar)
    multi-bit screwdriver set
    some 5, 10,15, 20-amp fuses for the truck (buy individual packs of each fuse NOT MULTI-PACK or variety pack)
    duct tape
    adjustable wrench
    vise-grip
    headlamp/flashlight
    leather gloves
     
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  4. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Nah - Forget all that respectfully.

    He's on a training mission. The trainer can solve the problems, and he can learn from them - then figure it out later.

    Just bring tools for survival. Like - a credit card to fly home on, and buy food, and get a motel - Cash in hand.

    He'll probably be smarter than the trainer - you just don't know.
     
  5. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Ooops, sorry bud - missed that first comment.

    Yes, when he's in his own truck, let the tool fest commence :)
     
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