what gear do i need for a company truck?

i got most of those tools and supplies, i appreciate the heads up for sure though. as to the others asking why im leaving, it would be hard to explain unless you were a towboater. im a 3rd generation one myself, after 10 years i just feel its time for a change. believe me like trucking, towboating aint going no where. the difference is we dont go by senority we go by licenses, i already have a captains license so the door is always open out here. life is short and you only get one quater to play it so my wife and i wanna give this a shot. Im sure DOT is a pain, try dealing with the department of homeland security, EPA,OSHA etc etc. life on a boat can be just as demanding. we would just like to travel and see the road, give it a shot and see where it takes us.but thanks for all the input, everyone has been very helpful.

 

It is, towboating is just like trucking, my generation aint much on being away or earning a dollar the hard way so it leaves open oppurtunities for the rest of us. We have a big turnover rate out here also. Trucking has been something ive always been interested in, plus with the rider programs most companies offer it would be kinda nice to see the little lady some, my wife has never even got to see what i do because of all the new security laws. We have no kids and love to travel im hoping maybe one day we can be team drivers.

 

thanks chompi, i have taken that in consideration several times, i already work 4 weeks away from home. that is my standard time onboard. atleast most trucking companies offer a rider program after training which is something they dont out here. and as far as money well its hard to explain unless you work out here. it looks different from the other side of the wall.

 

definitly true me only found that out on vacation in gatlinburg, ended up mapping it lol thanks for the heads up

 

wow striker thanks, so i need my whole tool box lol, didnt realize that much but thank you for the heads up for sure on the tools, not really sure what type im gonna end up on, i wouldnt mind the flat bed i know there is alot of tarping and strapping, but i am the type that dont mind the hard work for sure if it pays off. not to sound like a total newbie, but there are compartments on the side of most rigs for the tools right? how is the industry on twic cards? i already have mine out here not sure if needed, sure you need it for bulk but wasnt sure on flatbed or reefer, what do you think is the best to go for being a newbie, flatbed,reefer,bulk?