Trucker starter kit?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Spyke, Aug 16, 2016.

  1. banders77

    banders77 Light Load Member

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  3. Road Jouster

    Road Jouster Light Load Member

    I LMAO every time I see a driver behind the wheel wearing "the vest!"
     
  4. Wooly Rhino

    Wooly Rhino Road Train Member

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    I skipped ahead so some of this my be posted.

    It depends on if you are a company driver, lease operator, or an owner operator.

    As a company driver repairs are usually done with a cell phone. Trailer clean out, company pays.

    Owner Operators need other tools. Most I am sure have been mentioned. The other day someone mentioned using a battery powered leaf blower to clean out the trailer. That was a great idea. It cost about $50 to washout a trailer at a lot of places. Sweeping is not something that I like doing but running a leaf blower, I can do that. I don't know who came up with the idea but thanks.
     
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  5. 3031

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    • Zip ties
    • Vice grips
    • Flashlight
    • Hammer and/or mini-sledge
    • Crowbar
    • Bolt cutters
    • Sunglasses
    • Entertainment (laptop, books, Kindle, tablet, whatever)
    • Inverter, or whatever you need to charge your devices (12 volt charger)
    • Talcum powder or something like Fresh Balls
    • Laundry detergent / dryer sheets
    • Back scratcher
    • Toiletries / shower kit / duffel bag
    • Tazer / knife / gun / pepper spray / brass knuckles

    I have a website with truck driver gift ideas, you might find some more ideas there. (I don't want to run afoul of the no-advertising rule; he did ask.)
     
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