Driver Training: Do I Have Everything Covered?

I know this gets asked a lot and I have read countless threads on this topic but usually the OP will list a couple items and then there are 30-50 threads of additional items. So I put together what I feel is a really good list of items and would like some feedback from you guys who have recently done driver training or trainers themselves.

I will be fortunate enough to stay at home during orientation and just make the 1 hour drive every day.

Here is my list of items for On the Road Driver Training (10-14 days)

BAG #1 1- around 30" Duffel Bag 7- Socks 7- Underwear 7- T-shirts 4- Pants 1- Hooded Sweatshirt 1- Insulated Hooded Sweatshirt 1- Set of clothes for sleeping 1- Winter Jacket 2- Winter Hats 2- Gloves (1-fuel/1-work) 1- Rain Suit 1- Laundry Bag 2- Shoes (1-tennis/1-work boot) 2- Sets of Thermo Underwear

BAG #2 1- Backpack (For Shower) 1- Washcloth 1- Bathtowel 1- Shower Shoes 1- Shampoo 1- Body Wash 1- Toothbrush holder 1- Toothbrush 2- Toothpaste 2- Deodorant 1- Bag of Q tips 1- nail clipper set 1- Hygiene Bag

OTHER ITEMS Tylenol Pepto Bismo Tablets Ear Plugs Kleenex 2- Sunglasses 2- Phone chargers (1 car/1 normal) 1- Multi tool 2- Flashlights (1 handheld/1 handsfree) 4- Sets of batteries for flashlights 1- Notebook 6- black pens 2- Highlighters (1 yellow/1 pink) 2- Headphones (1 earbug/1 normal) Paperwork (DL, MedCard, Passport, VA Card, etc.) $200 in cash. Sleeping bag small pillow

*** Everything will fit in my two bags. My phone does everything so I am not bringing a laptop. The only other item I might bring is a book for reading.

Otherwise does my list look complete?

You can always put movies in your laptop and use as a TV... So I say bring laptop

Sheets blanket pillow

Growing a beard? Shaver stuff.

A large bowl will come in handy for eating and as a "sink" of you need one. For those who take daily pills, do your pill work over the bowl so you won't be looking for a lost pill.

I don't really watch tv or movies so no need for the laptop.

Sleeping bag/pillow were last 2 items on the list.

Growing a beard? Shaver stuff.

A large bowl will come in handy for eating and as a "sink" of you need one. For those who take daily pills, do your pill work over the bowl so you won't be looking for a lost pill.

Yeah I have a full beard so no ravors for me. :)

No pills.

I didn't put any food items on the list or related utensils because I plan to wait until I see if I have any room in the truck for such items. I would assume the trainer will be more than willing to stop at a Walmart or such for me to grab some items if room allows. But I am preparing to have to eat most meals at truck stops and that is why I set aside $200 cash for the 10-14 days.

Looks good!

The separate fuel and work gloves is a really good idea. The fuel gloves I use are the "rubberized" type preventing residual fuel and DEF from leaching through onto your hands.

Best of luck and safe travels!

Nate K plans ahead:

But I am preparing to have to eat most meals at truck stops and that is why I set aside $200 cash for the 10-14 days

You will start to have a weight problem, most probably. Also, your trainer may want to drive and you can fix something instead of waiting for all those meal stops - even a to-go sandwich takes time not rolling.

You could save space on the towel and bring something else instead unless you don't trust the truck stop towels.

Nate K plans ahead:

But I am preparing to have to eat most meals at truck stops and that is why I set aside $200 cash for the 10-14 days

You will start to have a weight problem, most probably. Also, your trainer may want to drive and you can fix something instead of waiting for all those meal stops - even a to-go sandwich takes time not rolling.

Riding with the trainer is 10-14 days. Shouldn't balloon up too much in that time. Once I am in my truck I will eat 100% in truck.

I am hoping the trainer will have room for me to put a few food items BUT I am preparing for the worst case scenario.