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Things that make OTR Life, Less Stressful/More Efficient/More Fun!

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by American-Trucker, Apr 25, 2010.

  1. Apr 25, 2010 #1
    American-Trucker

    American-Trucker Road Train Member

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    OK so I know there's the packing list for students thread and plenty of other threads about what you Need for Orientation, for Training.

    BUT what I want to know is what should we get that will help make OTR life:

    Less stressful
    More Efficient
    More Fun

    What I mean is like a Fifth wheel puller, It makes releasing the fifth wheel faster, cleaner, and puts less strain on you.

    A Tandem Puller and or tandem stops, make sliding the tandems easier, faster and allot less stress full same with the Chain up tool.

    Pimping your CB whether it be more power, noise toys, or a fancy Mic or CB case OR even putting chrome hub and lug nut covers on your truck (company or your own) can make you feel better, make you feel "cool", or just put a smile on your face!

    See what I'm getting At????

    It could be anything from carrying Duct tape to a PS3 or IPOD to your favorite NASCAR drivers number on the side of your truck!

    So post what you think drivers should have or what you have!

    Pictures, links to the item, and or a description of why you have it would be great!


    American Trucker
     
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  3. Apr 25, 2010 #2
    wildbill123

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    An old playboy centerfold would probably do the trick for most guys.
    LMAO:biggrin_2555:
     
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  4. Apr 25, 2010 #3
    American-Trucker

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    I'll have to add that to my list!

    American Trucker
     
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  5. Apr 25, 2010 #4
    Warpdrvr

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    My XM radio and my laptop with internet access....
     
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  7. Apr 26, 2010 #5
    sandbagger

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    Good gloves, heavy ball pen hammer, packing tape to keep paper placards from flying away, electrical tape, duct tape, plastic tie straps, raingear, work boots as well as running shoes, books, tv/dvd player, laptop, cell phone, refrigerator, microwave, extra oil and coolant, penetrating oil and some basic tools, shop towels, bucket, sponge, simple green, Connex 3300HP peaked and tuned with Turner RoadKing mic, laminated road atlas a must and maybe a GPS, ipod to listen to favorite podcasts, and satelite radio for everything else, I'm sure there's more...
    Oh, yeah, I like to get a Playboy and leave it laying somewhere for somebody else to enjoy...sort of like those religious leflets, only better!
     
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