What Do You Keep On Your Truck???

[unkut2003]

Well I just took on a job and recieved my first assigned rig.... a 1997 Kenworth T800. I was just wondering what everyone keeps in their trucks to make for a smooth day. I've put a little list together to grab tomorrow at Wallys World because my first trip is Monday. Anything else you can add and any advice would be great.... THANKS!!!




I Already Have:

Log Books
Company Info/Reports
DVR Books
Planner/Paperwork keeper



What To Get:

Calculator
Paper/Pens
Radio/Speakers...
Sunglasses
Road Atlas

[AbenInNashville]

Also think about some of these things because truck stops can be costly.

Snack foods and drinks
Cooler for the drinks
White out
Baby wipes
Flashlight
Basic tool set

[thebaldeagle655]

Also think about some of these things because truck stops can be costly.

Snack foods and drinks
Cooler for the drinks
White out
Baby wipes
Flashlight
Basic tool set

Might want to take along a change of underwear too

I carry Go Jo wipes, handcleaner towels that come in rather handy after tying down a load to wipe up a bit.

I you don't already have one, a satellite radio, XM or Sirius comes in handy.

I recommend the 12 volt cooler, pays for itself in not having to buy ice in a short period of time.

Good luck!

[BigBird01]

I would have to say. Some kind of rain jacket, and a good pair of waterproof boots. I don't know how many times those have come in handy..

[Blind Driver]

Lot lizard tokens

[Jackrabbit379]

I Already Have:

Log Books
Company Info/Reports
DVR Books
Planner/Paperwork keeper

I would get plenty of TripPak envelopes, if you will be using TripPak. If so, I would ask for a boat load of them.

[unkut2003]

WOW!!! Alot of the simplest things posted I didn't even think of.....like wipes, a raincoat, cooler, ect.... THANKS!!!

As for the Satelite Radio, how does that work??? The truck has a radio in it but it won't power on..... prolly has to do with the fact its a '97 Ken T800, hahaha!!! But I was gonna toss one in it tomorrow afternoon at the plant because I take my first load out Monday morning.

I'll also be hittin Wally World for most of these other supplies!!!

[K.POP]

I am not a trucker yet but, I here Baby whips are wroth its wait in gold in alot of professions.

I am not a trucker yet but, I here Baby whips are wroth its wait in gold in alot of professions.

Yup....I have a box next to my seat and 4 more boxes in storage. After I use one I wipe down anything else within my reach.

Are you going over the road or just day jobs?

[K.POP]

I am not a trucker yet but, I here Baby whips are wroth its wait in gold in alot of professions.

Yup....I have a box next to my seat and 4 more boxes in storage. After I use one I wipe down anything else within my reach.

Are you going over the road or just day jobs?

Right now I am researching about OTR...I would like to get in 2-3 years OTR and try to get a Local run if I am not intrested in That OTR company, which so far looks like CFI is gonna be my start. I don't think I'll hop on the wagon yet becuase I need to get some things settleed before I make a big career dicsion seeing im only 22.

[Fredog]

[quote="unkut2003"]WOW!!! Alot of the simplest things posted I didn't even think of.....like wipes, a raincoat, cooler, ect.... THANKS!!!

As for the Satelite Radio, how does that work??? The truck has a radio in it but it won't power on..... prolly has to do with the fact its a '97 Ken T800, hahaha!!! But I was gonna toss one in it tomorrow afternoon at the plant because I take my first load out Monday morning.


the satellite receiver plays through your fm radio, so it needs to work, you can get a siruis unit for 49.00 at a truckstop or on line. the service costs $12.99 a month, you get a discount if you pay a year at a time, or with sirius you can get a lifetime subscription for 500 bucks.. the great thing is you can listen to the same station coast to coast.. I think sirius has a better line up, you can go to x/m and sirius websites and see what they offer and then decide for yourself. the signal and the equipment for both is pretty much the same although you will get thousands of arguments for and against both

[Fredog]

WOW!!! Alot of the simplest things posted I didn't even think of.....like wipes, a raincoat, cooler, ect.... THANKS!!!

As for the Satelite Radio, how does that work??? The truck has a radio in it but it won't power on..... prolly has to do with the fact its a '97 Ken T800, hahaha!!! But I was gonna toss one in it tomorrow afternoon at the plant because I take my first load out Monday morning.

I'll also be hittin Wally World for most of these other supplies!!!

I would also take along....aspirin, intensive care lotion.. immodium ( for upset stomach) some cold medicine ( just in case) gold bond medicated powder ( saves you from rash) disposable razors and shaving cream . extra toothbrush.. a razor knife comes in very handy sometimes.. gloves (a must) walmart usually has a 4 pack of gloves for $4.99 . a comb or brush.. I would also recommend that you carry a hundred dollars of your own money at all times.

[unkut2003]

WOW!!! Alot of the simplest things posted I didn't even think of.....like wipes, a raincoat, cooler, ect.... THANKS!!!

As for the Satelite Radio, how does that work??? The truck has a radio in it but it won't power on..... prolly has to do with the fact its a '97 Ken T800, hahaha!!! But I was gonna toss one in it tomorrow afternoon at the plant because I take my first load out Monday morning.

I'll also be hittin Wally World for most of these other supplies!!!

I would also take along....aspirin, intensive care lotion.. immodium ( for upset stomach) some cold medicine ( just in case) gold bond medicated powder ( saves you from rash) disposable razors and shaving cream . extra toothbrush.. a razor knife comes in very handy sometimes.. gloves (a must) walmart usually has a 4 pack of gloves for $4.99 . a comb or brush.. I would also recommend that you carry a hundred dollars of your own money at all times.

Hey thanks for all the help.... I appreciate it!!! On the radio, I'm just gonna buy a cheap one and toss it in there myself... 8)

[Karnajj]

How long are you going to be staying out between times home? Makes a big difference on what to take.

[bouncer]

Well CFI told me min of 2 weeks at a time so I will be taking a lot with me since the truck will be my home.

[Phantom433a]

if your going to go with the 12v cooler as suggested, don't buy it at wally world. I got mine at a petro about 10 years ago and its still going strong with only having the motor area blown out of dust once a month, talked to a kid that got his at wally's and it had burnt out within 4 months.

Thats said, I would pickup

12v lunchbox oven
roll of papertowels
roll of toilette paper
banquet meals (cooks great in the lunchbox and about a buck each)
roll of tinfoil (lining lunchbox in case of overspill)
small box of laundry detergent
1 weeks worth of clothing
shower supplies (including towels)
small pharmacy (as mentioned before)
basic office supplies (pens, paperclips etc)
toilettery items
cheap video game (such as video poker, for the waiting)
book to read (again for the waiting)

Walmart has nothing to do with a unit breaking. It's the brand. It would do more good to name the manufacturer. Walmart does not make anything, just just sell stuff, MANY BRANDS!!

[Phantom433a]

its was the same brand as mine, Igloo.

[K.POP]

its was the same brand as mine, Igloo.

When you say lunchbox do you mean those multi-purpose(Heat/Cool) boxs you can get for trips. I have a little heat/cool 12v enough to hold 4 soda cans and a small amount of ice.

[flood]

Phantom433a is talking about this http://cnelecar.hisupplier.com/produ...hbox-Oven.html you can cook all kinds if food in them while your driving.