what gear do i need for a company truck?

I prefer using 110 volt appliances with an inverter.

Alot of the 12 volt cookware is JUNK !!!

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at first, you wont need to much, as your trainer should have the proper tools, once on your own, Gloves, tire gauge, airpressure line,tire thumper (hammer will due), rags or paper towels for checking fluids, cresent wrench, screw driver (flat and phillips), duck tape, electrical tape, socket set (standered and metric), extra fan belts (company should supply, If company driver), Extra gallon of oil, and antifreeze, this should be a good start

 

There is laundry at some truck stops. Get a truck stop guide. I use that and apps on my phone to find laundry facilities. The mattress in my truck is a twin xl. The other stuff, what you should buy, I think will really depend on what company you go with and if they allow inverters. Appliances...my truck has an APU and an inverter. I have a microwave and coffee maker now, thinking about picking up one of those george foreman things. I'm using one of those 12 volt coolers for now. In time I might actually spring for one of the 12 volt fridges. I'd really try to make sure you go with a good starter company though, one that has apus and inverters or will let you have an inverter installed. Makes your comfort level go up a lot.

 

If you already have a good paying job moving barges,why would you want to give that up in this economy? The money you make driving a truck will be nowhere near what you are currently making; IDK doesn't make any sense to me. Or do you believe the bull crap the trucking cos print out on those glossy advertising brochures?

 

There's very litte you will need to have right away. My advice would be to wait until you are in a truck, then start doing some shopping. Every time I switch trucks, I end up spending money, because things I had in one truck don't fit in the next. Besides, every driver is different and wants different things. You mention a GPS. I've driven many years without one, and any company with the new elogs system has a GPS already in the new Qualcomm. I certainly wouldn't call it a need. Nor would I call a fridge, microwave, inverter, TV, etc needs. They all can wait.

 

Going to the other end of the list, you'll want a set of 4 keyed-alike Master locks available at chain hardware stores. A medium large tackle-box for spare lamps, glad-hand gaskets, some tools, etc. Gloves. Large rubber mallet.

You'll probably want a couple of plastic tote-bins to carry your stuff for when you change trucks or whatever.

The list can get long, but try not to let it.

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The first thing you should do is rethink about becoming a truck driver. The pay is not that great for all the hours that you put in, and you get screwed every week if you get paid by the mile. The DOT will always find a way to screw you for some minor problem with your equipment or paperwork. It sounds like you have a good job now, you may want to keep what you have..