Supplies for Training

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by taylormade1, Dec 27, 2023.

  1. taylormade1

    taylormade1 Light Load Member

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    Hi Guys! He finished his month with his trainer. That was quite an experience. He’s been on his own now since Saturday. The truck they gave him is in great shape. Under 100,000 miles, clean and was well taken care of. That was a big concern after he had met a number of coworkers at the yard in WI who were held up with truck problems.
    It seems that even though the work with the trainer is done, there are still many opportunities to learn. Some mistakes have been made with driving time running out and not realizing the load could not be dropped off until after. But it’s all a learning experience.
    I cooked some homemade meals and portioned them in freezer bags for his fridge/freezer in the truck, plenty of snacks, tuna pouches, beef jerky, water… etc. you guys were right about the tv and gaming systems… ha! There’s no time for all that with paperwork and rest and figuring out the next route.
    All in all… things are good.
     
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  3. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    Your hubbie is VERY FORTUNATE to have a spouse like you who is willing to fix homemade meals & package them thoughtfully...:notworthy:

    -- L
     
  4. Trashtrucker1707

    Trashtrucker1707 Road Train Member

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    That’s a good deal, I assume he got a Volvo? The company I work for has a few, they’re good trucks, maybe a little small for 3 week turns, but if you make a good use of the space they’re more than capable of being comfortable. Y’all keep up the good work.
     
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  5. taylormade1

    taylormade1 Light Load Member

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  6. Judge

    Judge Road Train Member

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    When new use that last hour to find somewhere to park so you won’t bust time on elog, can fine tune clock later when you get to know where you’re going to park.
     
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  7. Trashtrucker1707

    Trashtrucker1707 Road Train Member

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    Woke up this morning in Marianna FL and had a windy hill Volvo a few doors down.
     
  8. FullMetalJacket

    FullMetalJacket Road Train Member

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    Sorry 'bout that! LOL

    Really, just seeing this thread. Glad to see all is going well for him. Nice to see he has wife standing by his side throughout.

    Joking about Volvo has to do with my past experience & currently have friend that has 2 of 3, 3yr old ones down. One catastrophic failure.

    All makes & models have their issues that cannot be predicted, just nature of the mechanical beasts.

    Wish both him & yourself all the best.

     
  9. rabbiporkchop

    rabbiporkchop Road Train Member

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    A razor and some blades. There's a company in Arizona that makes these by hand and the blades are dirt cheap.
    [​IMG]
     
  10. Chinatown

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    I'd like to see the website for that razor.
     
  11. rabbiporkchop

    rabbiporkchop Road Train Member

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    It's called the Rex Ambassador And it comes in several finishes.
    And it's machined out of stainless steel.
    Rex Supply
     
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