So, What Exactly Should I Bring With Me? (non-driver)
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I thought all a 17 yrs old teenage girl needed was an iPhone and Internet? LOL (teasing, I have teenage girls)
Heheh, I'm almost impossible to entertain on my phone alone. I always need something to do, or honestly even just a window to look out of. I dream of just seeing everything outside of my shoddy little town, honestly.
Lots and lots of music. Baby wipes cuz you won't get a shower every day. Healthy snacks so you won't gain weight. Warm pjs cuz it's cold in the truck, and warm clothes cuz it's colder outside. Couple good books Have fun with it !
Umm....I don't know about everyone else but I fully intend of taking a shower every day, unless extraordinary circumstances don't allow for one! I'd be a very grumpy lady otherwise!
Ask others to chime in on this. My experience so far is you only make $$ when the wheels are turning. And the trips are planned for you with very tight delivery times. So far for me at Werner, a shower is a luxury I only see once or twice a week. It's not picnic out here
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
Umm....I don't know about everyone else but I fully intend of taking a shower every day, unless extraordinary circumstances don't allow for one! I'd be a very grumpy lady otherwise!
Might have to get used to the fact that your routing and timing may not allow for a shower EVERY DAY.
Might end up running out of hours, and a rest stop (instead of a truck stop with showers) may be where you are FORCED to stop for your 10.
Proper trip planning may get you into a shower more often than not - but if getting a shower every day is a MANDATORY REQUIREMENT - you may either be in for a disappointment - or best prepare yourself for those "grumpy lady" days.
Just sayin...
Rick
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Ask others to chime in on this. My experience so far is you only make $$ when the wheels are turning. And the trips are planned for you with very tight delivery times. So far for me at Werner, a shower is a luxury I only see once or twice a week. It's not picnic out here
This is true, however if you plan your trip so you end at a truck stop or service plaza, you're going to get a shower. You may only make money when the wheels are turning, but DOT doesn't like you making money when you're supposed to be laying your ten. Ha.
No offence, but sounds like you need to get better at trip planning. Once or twice a week for a shower is abhorrent to me. In my opinion, a shower is a necessity, not a luxury. Take care of yourself out there
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
If showers are important, or a daily hot meal, drivers will make time for such things. A 30 minute break may stretch to 45 minutes, if necessary. But, your point cards will get you a free shower a bit less than once a day, the other showers may cost $10-$14 dollars each. Yes, you can find free showers but the cleaning between customers may leave a bit to be desired.
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Hi there! So, admittedly, I feel a little strange using the forum my dad does (I don't, however, think he knows that I'm on here haha) and I heard that I'll be going on the road with him very soon. I've never been over the road with him (dreamed of it forever though) and I was just wondering, are there any things I should definitely make sure to bring with me? I should be with him for almost two or three weeks. There's the obvious things on any packing list, but I don't wanna over or under pack, ya know? I apologize if it seems like kind of a silly question. I'm seventeen, if that helps any. Thanks a bunch!
Over The Road:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.