What do i need?

UK PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS FORUMS THE UK PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS FORUM (INTERACTIVE)
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spent last week on trial with a local firm and start tomorrow full time. The job involves roping and sheeting which is why i had a weeks {paid} trial. The firms 5 minutes from my front door, the money is not to bad and they are willing to take a chance on a less experienced driver.There may be the occasional night away and i need some help with what i need to take with me. Here is what i have so far.
QUILT
LOO ROLL
KITCHEN ROLL
BABY WIPES
TOILET BAG
2/3 PAIRS GLOVES
SPARE CLOTHES
SCREWDRIVERS
HAMMER
NAILS
CAB CLEANING STUFF
WINDOW CLEANING STUFF
TAPE MEASURE
MARKER PENS
BOX OF TACHOS
BAG OF MAPS
HOURGUARD!!!
WATERPROOFS
is there anything that i have missed that i will need straight away.I think i have covered most things and anything else i can pick up as i go.
many thanks.

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Pillows
Stock up at your favorite local stupormarket on drinks (esp red bull - they cost a BOMB at garages)
A pack of biros (always lose those things)
Snacks, crisps and stuff.

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scooby doo:
spent last week on trial with a local firm and start tomorrow full time. The job involves roping and sheeting which is why i had a weeks {paid} trial. The firms 5 minutes from my front door, the money is not to bad and they are willing to take a chance on a less experienced driver.There may be the occasional night away and i need some help with what i need to take with me. Here is what i have so far.
QUILT
LOO ROLL
KITCHEN ROLL
BABY WIPES
TOILET BAG
2/3 PAIRS GLOVES
SPARE CLOTHES
SCREWDRIVERS
HAMMER
NAILS
CAB CLEANING STUFF
WINDOW CLEANING STUFF
TAPE MEASURE
MARKER PENS
BOX OF TACHOS
BAG OF MAPS
HOURGUARD!!!
WATERPROOFS
is there anything that i have missed that i will need straight away.I think i have covered most things and anything else i can pick up as i go.
many thanks.

CRIKEY ! !

How long is your expedition :question: :open_mouth:

Are you building your own truck or driving it :question: :laughing:

Cheers.

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I was thinking the same Rob! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Hope you have a BIG CAB scooby :smiley: :smiley:

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Maybe that’s what the roping and sheeting is for,to cover all that kit when it rains :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

Dan.

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Dan a.k.a Boo:
Maybe that’s what the roping and sheeting is for,to cover all that kit when it rains :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

Dan.

Good one :exclamation:

Cheers.

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you forgot the other truck to carry it all in :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

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You have forgotten:
POSH LIST
Telly
DVD player

CHEAP LIST
Books

Oh and don’t throw away your empty 1.5ltr mineral water bottles, its a real pain having to get dressed in the middle of the night and get out in the rain, know what I mean?!

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I’m still trying to work out what he needs the hammer & nails and tape measure for :exclamation:

Don’t forget your Work-Mate, couple of bits of 3 x 2, plane, 1200 grade sand-paper and Black & Decker electric drill as well

Cheers.

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Good start Scooby, but you forgot THE most important piece of kit.

The Brew Kit

How anybody can go without the Kettle, Teabags, Sugar Mug n Spoon is beyond me.

Good Luck, and Enjoy

Kate

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I’d add a torch to the list

Good luck!

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tape, hammer and nails for measuring wide loads and nailing wedges for pipes i have to carry. thanks for the replies :smiley: :smiley:

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Dan AKA Boo,
Thanks for the chuckle at 6am :exclamation: :exclamation: :laughing: :laughing: :wink:

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I carry a tape measure & stick it notes when I am driving a flatbed, then if the load is higher than the cab I get a rough measurement of height & stick it on the dash, it saves those :blush: moments…
Also other than the hammer & nails, & also possibly the screwdrivers (& the tacho’s which the company should provide under tacho regs it looks a sensible list to me.
Come on guys, this a new driver he needs our support not the urine extracting.

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daxi:
Come on guys, this a new driver he needs our support not the urine extracting.

Agreed, but can anyone explain why you’d need 3 pairs of gloves with you :question:

Cheers.

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Rob K:
Agreed, but can anyone explain why you’d need 3 pairs of gloves with you :question:

Cheers.

May be its in case he needs an extra pair of hands? :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

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but can anyone explain why you’d need 3 pairs of gloves with you

  • one “Dirty” pair for airlines covered in fifth wheel grease etc
  • one “Clean” pair for handling goods etc
  • One “Spare” pair for when I forget I left one of the other pairs on top of the deisel tank etc :open_mouth: :blush: :wink:
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i also have a fridge

12/24 adapter (twin)
spare bulbs
spare gas for cooker

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Marker boards. Half a roll of red & white barrier tape for when you’ve no where to attach the boards and an orange beacon.

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a decent truckers atlas :smiley:

jon