It's a Team's Life
Settling up the truck cab
What are the basic necessities in the cab of a truck before leaving home for a month or two? The list is not in order of importance only the way my thoughts wandered around.
GPS – One that has truck routing as well as Hazmat routing. I am not a fan of voice only devices. I want to glance down at a screen and see the route and where I am located on my route. We do not use the sound on the GPS as I found myself arguing with the unit.
Computer with internet – I use our computer for many things from looking up an address and a satellite view, paying bills, and keeping up with family.
We have had this book for seven years and the only updates we have done is label the holders. This was a great investment for us.
Cell Phone, headset and unlimited minutes. We listen in on many conference calls that help us stay in tune with our business. We use the phone to stay in touch with family and friends. The phone is also used to keep in touch with other drivers when we are in need of advice, need to give advice, or need another person to talk to while going down the road.
Notebook – we use a small notebook to keep a quick tally on our fuel, write down notes on a customer’s location, or information we need later.
Trash can or trash bag – we have done both, just used plastic shopping sacks or now a can. I must admit having the room for a can is much nicer then using only a plastic bag.
Paper Towels – these are used to clean the glass as well as keep the interior wiped down.
Glass cleaner and a surface cleaner – both are used to keep the cap clean.
Gum – We are both former smokers and I have never been able to kick my gum habit I acquired when I quit smoking.
Floor Mats – these help to keep mud dust and dirt from being tracked into the sleeper
Sun Glasses – these are a must when driving into the sun
Stock of black fine tip pens – used for filling out BOL’s as well as log books.
Camera – used to take pictures of freight at times, but usually take pictures of something neat we see on the road
Gloves – Used for fueling
Flash light – calculator – 6†clear ruler
Motor Carrier’s Road Atlas – has truck approved roads as well as information for trucks from road weights, overpass heights, fuel tax rates.
Whisk broom or vacuum
Bob & Linda Caffee
Leased to: FedEx Custom Critical 

TeamCaffee

Saint Louis MO
Expediters 7 years been out here on the road 12 years
Expediting isn't just trucking, it's a lifestyle; 

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