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Money and Documents: Wallet Debit Card Some Cash Social Security Card CDL Driver's License DOT medical card Original copy of Birth Certificate Passport Twic (T.W.I.C.) card Com checks Checking account Checks truckstop reward cards Extra Paper Log Book (Even if you’re on E-Logs the DOT requires you to have a “Backup Log Book.”) extra blank Bill of Lading

School and/or Staying Organized: Trucker notebook School notebook Extra Notebook Notebook dividers sheet protectors Black pen Mechanical pencil eraser CDL book to study Post-its Calculator Ruler 2 Envelopes for receipts

Personal Items: Roller backpack Heavy duty duffle bag Band Aids Disinfectant Wipes Fingernail Clippers Sunscreen Wet Wipes Hand sanitizer Paper towels Scissors Laundry Detergent Bleach Fabric softener Dryer sheets Laundry Bag Shampoo Soap Toothbrush and Toothpaste Deodorant (spray and stick) Cologne Shaving Cream Disposable &/or Electric Razors Comb or brush

Clothing: Bedding (fitted sheet, Blanket, Pillow) (At least 10 days’ worth if going OTR – and something to store your clothing in.) 10 shirts 10 pants 1 shorts 10 underwear 10 socks Coats (Fall/Winter Coat and Spring/Summer Jacket) Leather gloves Rubber/neoprene gloves for fueling Steel toe boots for paper mills Rain boots Driving shoes Shower shoes shower towel Rain coat Reflective vest Hat Hard hat Sunglasses Safety glasses Safety vest Ear plugs

Food: Cutlery stainless steel fork, knife and spoon Plastic Plates and Bowls Can opener coffee thermos Coffee cup Gallon of water Energy Drinks Soda bottles Meds (Jet alert, Diphenhydramine, aspirin, melatonin, Tylenol, antacid, Neosporin) beef jerky Dried fruit: Coconut, Blueberries, Raisins, Bananas, Mangos, Cranberries, pineapple, Dates, Peaches, Strawberries, Figs, Prunes, Raspberries, Kiwi, Apricots, Cherries, Apples Fruit cans: raspberries , fried apples, blackberries, blueberries, Strawberries jar, pineapple, Citrus salad, Cherries maraschino jar, Tropical fruit, fruit ****tail, Fruit ****tail with extra cherries, cherries red tart, Cranberry whole berry, mangoes diced, peaches, apricots, Grapefruit, mandarin oranges, Pears. Beans Cans: Chickpeas / Garbanzo, classic hummus dip great value, Black bean tostitos tray, Taco bell refried beans, Black refried beans, Vegetarian refried beans, Lentils, Pinto beans, Black bean fiesta can with corn & peppers bush's, black eye peas with snaps, Pinto beans chipotle with tomatoes, Red kidney beans, Field peas with snaps, White beans. Cans vegetables: Olives (medium, large, extra large, jumbo), Olives smooth & buttery lindsay, Olives blue cheese, Olives green feta cheese, mushrooms, asparagus, Chinese stir fry vegetables la choy, broccoli cheese condensed soup, Cream of mushroom soup, Cream of broccoli, Cream of celery soup, Amy's chunky vegetable, Soup Amy's southwestern vegetable, Mixed vegetable medley, Ocra, tomatoes and corn, Cabbage seasoned, Squash, Water chestnuts, Bamboo shoots, Bean sprouts, Corn, poblano & red peppers southwest, Whole baby corn, Sauerkraut, Tomatoes, corn & butter beans triple succotash,Pickles, Olives smooth & buttery lindsay, Mixed vegetables, spinach. Cans Meat: Tamales, chili, Cheese ravioli, big lots gouda cheese, atwoods cheddar cheese, amazon cheese. Nuts: peanuts, pecans, almonds, sunflower seeds, macadamia nuts, Walnuts English,Cashews, pepitas, pistachios, Pine nuts. Dried vegetables: Rhythm kale chips, Harvest snaps snapea crisps. Oats Chips French fried onions bag Croutons bag mayonnaise Mustard Jelly Honey Peanut butter 6 inch Tortillas wheat old el paso Cookies Little debbie boxes Salsa con queso dip bottles Rice cereal/cakes bee pollen bottle Avocado oil spray bottle Corn oil bottle Olive oil bottle Artificial sweeteners Chocolate Salt Parmesan cheese gum Ziplock bags

Tools: Cell Phone, regular charger, and mobile charger Bluetooth Headset Laptop Trucker’s GPS Trucker’s Paper Atlas Clipboard headphones CB Radio Padlock for trailer King pin lock Red air hose lock DC to AC inverter ventilation systems including portable fans and window screens A Mallet or Heavy Hammer- to jar some pens loose in the trailer sometimes. Entertainment- Books Alarm Clock Coveralls (you never know when you may have to crawl under your truck) Generic trailer Seals Satellite radio zip ties Bungee Cords Chain to keep trailer doors from flying open with recycled paper Knee Pads Tire pressure gauge Swiss army knife Trailer broom and dustpan Feather duster Body fat meter & weight scale Trailer broom and dust pan Glass Cleaner Paper Towels Small Garbage Can Garbage Bags Tool box Philips screwdriver Flat head screwdriver Multi-head Screwdriver Bit wrench Screwdriver bit set pliers crescent wrench Needle nose pliers Linesman pliers Diagonal side cutting dikes pliers Vice Grips Hammer Chisel to remove rivets Magnetic Flexible Pickup Tool with LED Light Headlamp Headlight Flashlight Rechargeable aaa & aa batteries with battery charger for flashlights Turn signal light Clearance Light Red & Blue Aluminum Glad Hand Grips Gladhand Handle Set for Coiled Airs 2 Tandem Slider Stops/Stoppers Trailer Slider axle Alignment Positioning Tool Crowbar/pry bar to remove nails and slide fifth wheel Socket wrench & ****ers 10 feet #10 wire Hacksaw and blades to cut off locks Voltmeter Hose clamps Silicone to seal holes in the trailer Duct tape Safety triangles Fire extinguisher Electrical tape Spare/extra key

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