future driver - essentials things to bring otr.....

[Zen Road Warrior]

Hello all, I'm a future OTR driver and was wondering about unusual essential things to bring...
the list now is Shower slippers (not too unusual), CB would be nice, empty coffee can for emergencies, anything else....? :?:

[Twilight Flyer]

A disposable camera to cover your assets in the event of an accident.

[kilog55]

good work gloves (leather or the rubber dipped ones)
steel toe boots
rain parka
papertowels
moist wipes
TP
garbage bags
sunscreen
lip balm
can or 2 of brake cleaner
tire guage that goes over 100psi
first aid kit
camera for regular pictures (some nice scenery out there)
disposable camera for accidents (god forbid)

pretty much anything you can fit into a regular sized gym duffle bag is good to have.

[ohiomohawk]

:idea: When taking showers at truck stops I bring old newspapers and spread them out on the floor then change into my SHOWER SHOES or FLIP FLOPS

Pepto bismal-tums-

XM Radio and laptop computer

coleman plug in cooler, trash can

[Jimbpard]

If you wear contacts (I do), a couple extra cases and bottles of solution.

Aspirin.

Gloves.

your CDL manual..Incase your wondering about something..(never stop learning)

Hand written phone number list...Never know when your cell phone can get broken or lost, then your stuck not knowing anyones number..

A small (short handle) sledgehammer.

Ya just never know...

[kilog55]

i would also bring some hand sanitizer, and clorox wipes so you can wipe your shower shoes off and kill anything someone may have brought inot the shower before.

[BigWheels]

I recommend bringing your big screen TV. :shock:

Wait...that was in the Winnebago. Nevermind....

[kilog55]

a good recent motor carrier atlas (Rand McNally)
lots of pens and pencils and a small sharpener
markers
duct tape
pocket knife or multi-tool
a good reliable flashlight (maglite, surefire, etc)
cell phone with national coverage, with a car charger.
and what ever you feel you really need out there

[devildice]

a good reliable flashlight (maglite, surefire, etc)

I have a surefire flashlight, had it for years now....BEST one I have ever owned.....it's only about 6 inches long, lightweight, and is much more powerful than my 4 cell maglight. But dang them little batteries can be costly :?

[mikey4069]

Find a better way to make a living.

[Roadhog]

Cinnamon flavored toothpicks.

[kilog55]

Find a better way to make a living.

gee arent you the helpfull one today :?

[Jackrabbit379]

A pair of binoculars. They always help when you need to spot those black n whites. :P

[madpuppy]

Besides what has all ready been mentioned. Acouple gallons drinking water, a box with canned food and an opener, if you can afford it get a mattress heater, (they have them at truck. stops. )Foul weather gear from snow boots on up to your head.A 5 gallon bucket and garbage bag's you will figure it out, when the time comes. a variety of clothes. I all ways had a couple gallons of Clorox bleach and a few bags of kitty litter. :shock:

[Zen Road Warrior]

Thanks - you guys are great

[kilog55]

if you really want to save space on a can opener get a military p-38 can opener



they are great and last forever, and fast once you get the hang of em. i can open a can faster then the turn handle ones.

[BMiller]

What are you going to do with an empty coffee can ?

[kilog55]

store stuff in it that needs to stay dry like TP. or you can make it your first aid kit 8)

[BMiller]

Forgive me, but I had to ask. I had some very unpleasant pictures going through my head.

[kilog55]

thats what the 5 gallon bucket and garbage bags are for. if you are referring to dropping a deuce