Suggestions For Warm Winter Coats During CDL Training?
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Layers, good gloves. Something to break the wind. Sometimes you can get good stuff at a place like Goodwill. You may need something that comes off easy if it's warm in the truck.
DWI:
Driving While Intoxicated
Carhartt with a quilted lining. Under that, a fleece, zip-up hoodie. Long underwear, good gloves, and a beanie.
I'd honestly wait to see where you're going. I live in Denver and our weather is notoriously temperamental. It's 70 degrees today, and supposed to drop down to 40 or 50 tomorrow. The whole of what I carried as an OTR driver was two sets of long johns, four pairs of winter gloves, two pairs of wool socks, two ski masks, two beanies, and a pair of sweatpants. Plus my jacket that went with me everywhere (a Lackin McKey from Big R)
If you're going up north to MT or WI, probably you'll want a pair of wool socks, sweatpants so like if Big Scott said it's too warm somewhere indoors and you'll be there for a little while.
Some good insulated gloves are a must (I can highly recommend the Seirus brand of ski gloves, you might be able to find them at your local ****'s Sporting Goods). They're thin enough to generally be able to manipulate things with your fingers fluidly, but I've used them all the way down to 15°F degrees on their own.
After that just a nice jacket (I use mine with layers underneath all the time, but on its own it works down to around 20°F).
My personal governing philosophy for winter gear is I want to be prepared for a worst case scenario of having to walk through a storm to find a cell signal, knowing I can safely endure the conditions. If I'm in Wyoming and I need to get out for a longer period of time I want to be insulated enough that I can take care of what needs to be done without trying to rush a project.
OTR:
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.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
I'd honestly wait to see where you're going. I live in Denver and our weather is notoriously temperamental. It's 70 degrees today, and supposed to drop down to 40 or 50 tomorrow. The whole of what I carried as an OTR driver was two sets of long johns, four pairs of winter gloves, two pairs of wool socks, two ski masks, two beanies, and a pair of sweatpants. Plus my jacket that went with me everywhere (a Lackin McKey from Big R)
If you're going up north to MT or WI, probably you'll want a pair of wool socks, sweatpants so like if Big Scott said it's too warm somewhere indoors and you'll be there for a little while.
Some good insulated gloves are a must (I can highly recommend the Seirus brand of ski gloves, you might be able to find them at your local ****'s Sporting Goods). They're thin enough to generally be able to manipulate things with your fingers fluidly, but I've used them all the way down to 15°F degrees on their own.
After that just a nice jacket (I use mine with layers underneath all the time, but on its own it works down to around 20°F).
My personal governing philosophy for winter gear is I want to be prepared for a worst case scenario of having to walk through a storm to find a cell signal, knowing I can safely endure the conditions. If I'm in Wyoming and I need to get out for a longer period of time I want to be insulated enough that I can take care of what needs to be done without trying to rush a project.
I'm in Aurora right now, Keith. Next stop is getting loaded at Arvada.
OTR:
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.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
The infamous Pack Rat, in Denver? How exciting! When are you rolling out and where to?
I use that jacket it's pretty warm plus has a removable inner jacket that is good for indoor and down to about 35°
The infamous Pack Rat, in Denver? How exciting! When are you rolling out and where to?
Who knows? Unloading since 0700 at a Kroger DC.....Lumpers...GRRRR!
After this, I head to Priority Plastics in Arvada to get loaded there. That was supposed to start at 1100. Not happening.
The infamous Pack Rat, in Denver? How exciting! When are you rolling out and where to?
Who knows? Unloading since 0700 at a Kroger DC.....Lumpers...GRRRR!
After this, I head to Priority Plastics in Arvada to get loaded there. That was supposed to start at 1100. Not happening.
Kroger off Tower Road? I never picked up at Priority Plastics, Knight never had a contract there but I'm sure I drove past it at some point
Yes, off Tower.
Not going to get the Plastics load now because that load just got pulled from me. I have now idea what I'm going to load next. Maybe Coors in Golden?
Thanks Lumpers!
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Hi folks! Just picked up my DOT medical card this morning, and if all goes well, I could be starting company-sponsored training as soon as late December or early January 2021.
That said, training could be in such famously sunny and tropical winter escape locales as Missoula MT, Marshfield WI, Denver CO, or Springfield MO. Considering how I’ll be spending hours a day out on the range going over pre trip and waiting for my turn to practice backing, I’m looking for a new winter coat, ideally parka style.
I’m an outdoor enthusiast and have lots of experience climbing at elevation, but only in warmer months — I’m used to layering up. Nothing in my current wardrobe would equip me for standing out on a backing range in northern Wisconsin for eight hours a day.
What recommendations do you have for the warmest coat money can buy, that’s also affordable? Not looking to spend more than $300 - $350 if possible. Thanks for any suggestions!
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