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I can name some that is in my hubbys truck but i thought this will also help new wifes that have hubbys just getting in the truck.
Gloves, old pair of pants in case of greese or oil, extra coat in case its rainy or snow, tool box, tv, dvd, cell phone, a bag of clothes, a bag for dirty clothes, extra stuff to keep the truck maintain, oil, rainx, air freshners. my hubby has more but lets see what you other mommies come up with and then we can make a list for other mommys
extra log books,flares,gaterade bottles(to pee in)tarps,straps,chains,printer n laptop(saves on permits)paper towels,baby wipes,extra blankets n sheets,extra clothes,extra pair of shoes,hand cleaner and old rags.there's probably more it's been awhile since I've been in there.he has a gps,an extra cb in case one quits.and couple maps.

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microwave
refrigerator that plugs up to cigarette lighter
food....dinners,lunch meat,bread,cereal,milk,water (for food and to drink), drinks of your choice,soup,and any other of your favorite snacks for you when u get laid over.......big money saver if you keep food in truck because eating out is very costly
converter for tv, dvd player, microwave, and whatever u need to plug in
tv, dvd player, movies
laptop and gps for directions
cell phone and charger
pillow, sheets, and cover
coat,clothes for cold and hot weather
dirty clothes bag
wow 9 years married to a truckdriver!
he has a gps system,laptop, cell, clothes, shoes, dirty clothes bag, shower bag, t.v., dvd,game consoles, extra logs, baby wipes, keeps snacks on hand, water, drinks, empty drink bottles, extra sheets and blankets, laundry detergent, first aid kit, flashlight, bat to ck tire pressure, gloves, .............................the list could go on but too manyitems to name.
Lisa.............proud wife of a truck driver and proudmommy of 3 little princess.
Probably one of the most important things a trucker will need is a Truck Stop Guide. It lists what exit on what road and in what state!! This is a big help especially if he or she needs a place to stop and is in a state or on a road that they do not normally run. This has come in handy time and time again when hubby and I ran team.
Chains in the winter, snacks, tool box, rainX, clothes, towels, drinks, bedding, boots (for the winter mainly), coat (at all times), extra log books, pens, pencils, notebook paper, sticky pads, flashlight, extra light bulbs for the headlights, cell phone, computer, something to keep food cold in, mini fridge that plugs into the cigarette lighter, unless he is lucky enough to have a fridge in the truck. We have a fridge that was part of the truck when we got it, TV, DVD or VCR, magazines, letter or card from you to let him know that you will be there when he comes home. The one thing that my hubby has in his truck is a guardian angel pin. That has come in handy more than you know. Him and his codriver were going along I20 in Texas and hubby was asleep when the steering shaft just fell off. The codriver had no way of steering so he pulled the trailer brake and they ended in the middle of the ditch between EB and WB, but they were upright on all 18 wheels and no damage to the truck!! Boy were they lucky. That guardian angel pin was in that truck when that happened. I could probably go on. I used to have to make sure we had all this when we went out. I miss the road, but I may get to do some driving this summer part time with hubby!! I can't wait...
DEFINITE MOST IMPORTANTLY, DO NOT EVER LET HIM FORGET HIS FUEL CARD, DRIVERS LICENSE AND DOT PHYSICAL!!! THOSE HE HAS TO HAVE. (Along with his permit book).


You all said everything that I thought of! We always go through a little check list before he leaves each time.
Libbie
-wife to Dave 12/3/99
-mommy to Marissa 5/5/99 and Cameron 6/29/04
-being a mommy, wife, and photographer are the best things in life!

extra work hat, bag of clothes, log book sheets, food, pee bottles =] lol, rain coat, lighter, cigs, tv, microwave, cooler, him, PS2, blankets, pillows, pictures of me and the kids, taylers blue teddy and old navy cap, cb, XM radio, GPS (Renae), braydyn and taylers paper butterflies, his briefcase, trashcan, extra clothes, cell phone, chargers, headset, atlas's, cd player, trucking cd's, angel on his visor, fans, the screaming meanie alarm clock.
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pens, ritz crackers, can tuna, sci fi books, trash, logs, dirty clothes, snacks, sons toys, and movies, magizines, lip glass, and my shoes I left on truck, and last but not least...sons pic's and my pic's...
Oh goodness, where do I start. For starters, I pack his truck so I know he has everything he could possibly need while on the road for a month. He has laundry soap, softner sheets, laundry bag for dirty clothes, about 40 pair of socks, undershorts, shorts, shirts, 2 jackets (one if it gets chilly and one that is waterproof). 3 hats, a pair of boots cuz some of the yards are muddy. Metricasston of food. Truck stop food is super expensive and he likes to try and eat healthy. Log books. Paper towel, window cleaner, little bags for garbage, 2 pillows, blanket, clock, can opener, plug in cooler, microwave, extra smokes, CB, satillite radio, drinks, towels and washing up cloths, his shower bag, snacks. Pens, tire gauge, the Enforcer(cool gadget that locks air and trailer brakes). CD's, tv with DVD player. movies, laptop, cell phone, headset, and since He dont like dolls, this time when he came home and I packed his truck up again, I went and got a doll and put it in his microwave just to freak him out. Hahahaha. Boy did I hear it for that one! But it was soooooo worth it! I am sure there is more but I cant remember...
I can answer this now. DH is still training though.
They have food, lots of food. Slimfast, fiber bars, water, tuna, peanut butter, bread, crackers, canned fruits and veggies.
DH has clothes, laptop, notebook, pens, pencils, bible, flashlight, rain coat, umbrella, laundry detergent, soap, shampoo, razor, shaving cream, baby wipes (btw, trainer and DH both love). Cell phone, charger, bluetooth, bluetooth charger, MP3 player, CD's and DVD's.
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