Living in a truck with some dude you just met
#11
10-27-2007, 04:20 AM
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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Originally Posted by Doghouse
I trained with Stevens Transport:
4 weeks with a super trucker, he taught me how to pee into a bottle while driving (I was only in his truck for 2 days and he pulled this crapola), how to fudge my logbook, how to cheat on my fuel bonus, he would park near his home at a Walmart call his wife to come get him, and leave me sitting in the truck for 3 days at a time. 7 weeks with a training team member who crapped in his undies and stored it on the top bunk,had shoes that stank so bad it made me sick, had a hooker while we we in Vegas (gaakked up my bunk) truck smelled like crotchrot, and every single time he drove,....he would hit the rumble strip, sometimes he would get us lost by 100's of miles, and he sang opera in the front seat,...OH,..and he looked like Duke Nuk'em.
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#12
10-27-2007, 05:24 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: East Central IL between the corn and the beans
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Originally Posted by Colts Fan
Thanks all for the replies.
What did you take with you during your training period? I know it is cramped enough with 2 people to a truck, let alone 2 people's stuff. Also, I was told to bring bed linens. Does the bunk have a mattress? Am I better off bringing a sleeping bag or blankets/comforter? As far as clothes went I packed: 5 pairs of jeans 2 pair of shorts 9 shirts (be sure to pack at least a couple of light weight short sleeve ones unless you like wearing them all year long.) 9 underwear 14 socks running shoes for comfort work boots for bad weather or when needed at certain warehouses light jacket heavy jacket rain jacket. I got an unlined one large enough to wear over my light jacket if need be. This was packed away with my pillow in a large duffel bag. be sure to get yourself a laundry bag for your dirty clothes. Then I also had a small duffel bag that I used for my toiletries and to take clothes into the truck stop or terminal for showers. Here is a tip. Get yourself some ziplock bags to put things like soap, toothpaste, shaving cream in. That way if they leak they wont mess up your bag or clothes. Finally get yourself a decent quality folder to keep your important papers in. Things like your physical, employment paperwork, etc. If you have not been through orientation yet be sure you take everything you will need to fill out another application as well as a blank voided check or deposit slip if you plan on signing up for direct deposit. Other than that you will want a battery or dual powered calculator, a couple of 6 inch rulers, several inexpensive black ink pens, and if you have one already a Motor Carrier Atlas. If you do not have one yet just pick one up at a truck stop sometime during your training. 2 pair of Work gloves. Leave things like CB's, tools, coolers at home until you get your own truck.
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#13
10-27-2007, 09:20 AM
Hey Colts, you might want to edit the subject line. When I first read it, I assumed that you met some dude, and that you were sleeping with him. :shock:
Just sayin' :P
#14
10-27-2007, 10:04 AM
Originally Posted by Jackrabbit379
Hey Colts, you might want to edit the subject line. When I first read it, I assumed that you met some dude, and that you were sleeping with him. :shock:
Just sayin' :P
#15
10-27-2007, 10:07 AM
:lol:
I'm sorry, but when I saw that, I was like, um... :| It just threw me off.
#16
10-27-2007, 10:10 AM
Originally Posted by Jackrabbit379
:lol:
I'm sorry, but when I saw that, I was like, um... :| It just threw me off.
#19
10-27-2007, 11:56 AM
I guess i got lucky my trainer was my dad. He showed me alot more then driving. Greaseing trucks changing tires and oil. How yo fix air lines on the side of the road. I think i had one of the best trainers i could ask for. :wink:
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#20
10-27-2007, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Doghouse
I trained with Stevens Transport:
4 weeks with a super trucker, he taught me how to pee into a bottle while driving (I was only in his truck for 2 days and he pulled this crapola), how to fudge my logbook, how to cheat on my fuel bonus, he would park near his home at a Walmart call his wife to come get him, and leave me sitting in the truck for 3 days at a time. 7 weeks with a training team member who crapped in his undies and stored it on the top bunk,had shoes that stank so bad it made me sick, had a hooker while we we in Vegas (gaakked up my bunk) truck smelled like crotchrot, and every single time he drove,....he would hit the rumble strip, sometimes he would get us lost by 100's of miles, and he sang opera in the front seat,...OH,..and he looked like Duke Nuk'em. -This is the kind of stuff legends are made from!!!! :shock: |
