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DouglasV
Joined: 01 Dec 2006
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Location: Altoona, Pa
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:45 pm Post subject: List of equipment for driving with trainer |
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I saw a list somewhere, on some site, but can't remember where it was.
What kinds of things should the PREPARED trainee take with him/her when you hit the road with your trainer?
It will also be what I take when I'm on my own. LOL I'm, sure the list varies, between each driver. Don't want to know what SOME people take with them. I'm sure it might be pretty scary, and funny!
P.S. Also, what types of GPS or handfree cell phones are a good buy?
I won't have very much money for a while, but it's something that I'm SURE I'll need out there on the road. It's scary enough! lol |
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slider64683
Joined: 21 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: I saw a list somewhere, on some site, but can't remember where it was.
What kinds of things should the PREPARED trainee take with him/her when you hit the road with your trainer?
It will also be what I take when I'm on my own. LOL I'm, sure the list varies, between each driver. Don't want to know what SOME people take with them. I'm sure it might be pretty scary, and funny!
P.S. Also, what types of GPS or handfree cell phones are a good buy?
I won't have very much money for a while, but it's something that I'm SURE I'll need out there on the road. It's scary enough! lol
Well Driver Below Is A List Of Supplies I Asked My Trainee To Bring.
Sleeping Bag
Clothes For 3 Weeks
Cash for food, drinks, ect.
Cell Phone if you have one
Atlas if you have one
Pillow
Comfy Shoes or Boots
Shower Supplies
Phone Card
All Fuel Cards and ID's
CB Radio (If your going to be in your truck before you make it home)
That should get you threw it all. Plus it is less to pick up when you make it by the house.
Keep Safe and Happy Holidays,
Slider[/quote] |
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Murphys Law CJ7
Joined: 10 Sep 2006
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| Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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slider64683 wrote:
Well Driver Below Is A List Of Supplies I Asked My Trainee To Bring.
Sleeping Bag
Clothes For 3 Weeks
Cash for food, drinks, ect.
Cell Phone if you have one
Atlas if you have one
Pillow
Comfy Shoes or Boots
Shower Supplies
Phone Card
All Fuel Cards and ID's
CB Radio (If your going to be in your truck before you make it home)
That should get you threw it all. Plus it is less to pick up when you make it by the house.
Keep Safe and Happy Holidays,
Slider
I would add:
Gloves (work and cold weather)
One weeks worth of clothes (gettem washed, you will need the space)
A pair of good weather proof boots
A pair of sneakers
Sunglasses
Pens and paper
A lightweight and heavy jacket (especially this time of year)
Tobacco product of choice, if you use it, for at least one week
Definitely shower supplies and shower shoes
Sleeping bag and pillow
Atlas
Logbooks and company info
Cell phone and charger
Cash and/or credit card
I would advise against taking or getting a CB until your last week of training. It is an unneeded expense at first and will only take up space (as will a cooler and other bulky items). Plus, keep your ears peeled at truck stops as there is always stuff like that for sale cheap.
Good luck!!! |
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4roses
Joined: 28 Aug 2004
Posts: 2010
Location: BrokenArrow, Oklahoma
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| Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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along with the list that's already posted .. when your in your own tractor be sure to take along a few tools like -----
black tape
5/16th wrench
7/16th wrench
ratch set
phillips screw driver
flathead screw driver
vise grips
mallet
air gauge
bolt cuters - to cut seals
10w40
universal crescent wrench
zip ties
14" - 16" black bungee cords to tighten snow chains ...
as well as a few others ... I'd rather be ready for anything than to be without when needed. |
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Jax3683
Joined: 28 Aug 2006
Posts: 24
Location: Lincoln Nebraska
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| Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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All of the items mentioned, but also... be sure to take your sanity!! Long periods of time with a complete stranger... well training was the WORST thing I've ever done in my life!
However, after it was all said and done and I was on my own... definately worth it :) |
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JoeyB
Joined: 03 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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Soft luggage works best because it shrinks as you take stuff out of it. And take a plastic trash bag for your laundry. It'll grow as your suitcase shrinks, so the amount of room you need for clean and dirty clothes will remain constant.
Take a small bottle of aspirin, and a good multi vitamin. The vitamins will help you feel good and keep alert, even though decent food is scarce out there. |
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Jax3683
Joined: 28 Aug 2006
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Location: Lincoln Nebraska
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| Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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| I took a laundry basket :) It didn't crush down, but it easily fit all my stuff in it, and pushed to the side of hte bed at night! I loved it... The first half I had a regular duffle bag and the laundry basket was worlds better! |
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