Let's Talk Clothing And Work Boots

I know this is a quiet forum, but I'd like some female input :) My recruiter sent me a list of things to bring to orientation and I am assuming (from what I have read) that I'll be either there or out in a trainers truck for about a month or longer. So, they want me to bring non slip shoes. I have several pairs of hiking boots, but when I asked her about them she said that as long as they have no slip soles, I'll be okay. I think one pair does, but I'll have to check. In case they don't, do you all think I should buy regular work boots, tennis shoes, different hiking boots...They said nothing about a steel toe or an aluminum toe. Any input would be awesome!

As for clothing, they said 3 pairs of jeans/work pants, etc. No problem, but I'd really like to drive in my leggings or yoga pants. I understand you might need the wear and tear of denim for school, but do you drive in jeans? They said nothing about shirts...but I'll probably bring a few tank tops, a few tee shirts and a few long sleeve tee shirts (It will be summer or late spring so I'll pack accordingly). Do I need a dressier shirt for receivers? My current job requires woman's suits daily and evening gowns on New Years...I have it all. Just tell me what to bring :D

And no, I am NOT packing evening gowns and stilettos :D

You are way way overthinking this. I wear sneakers, sweats and yoga pants most of the time. Yes I have a pair or cardhart work boots for winter snow and ice. Most of my clothes and jackets now have prime logos so it looks more like a uniform. Maureen has non slip shoes that are slip ons and comfortable. She has a pair of boots too... Doesnt need to have steel toes

No profanity. No cut offs. No flip flops. No tank top mid drift stuff.

And have a variety. On Thursday we left Springfield it was -20 wind chill. Saturday it was 48 in NM. Today is Monday and it was 78 in AZ. So in less than a week we spanned 100 degrees.

You are way way overthinking this. I wear sneakers, sweats and yoga pants most of the time. Yes I have a pair or cardhart work boots for winter snow and ice. Most of my clothes and jackets now have prime logos so it looks more like a uniform. Maureen has non slip shoes that are slip ons and comfortable. She has a pair of boots too... Doesnt need to have steel toes

No profanity. No cut offs. No flip flops. No tank top mid drift stuff.

And have a variety. On Thursday we left Springfield it was -20 wind chill. Saturday it was 48 in NM. Today is Monday and it was 78 in AZ. So in less than a week we spanned 100 degrees.

Over thinking is my jam I think lol Ok, thanks. Comfy clothes and non slip shoes. My mouth has profanity but not my clothes :D I live in my flip flops but I can give them up during my work hours. The only midriff shirts I have are the ones that I "outgrew" :D Thanks! As for variety, I have backpacked the John Muir trail (4 weeks in the back country) and most of the Pacific Crest Trail...I have layering down to a science. Drive safe.

Don't worry about the necessity of dressing up for any customer. I have seen drivers wearing everything short of only a bathrobe. Sadly, it's likely only a matter of time before I witness that, too. Some drivers out here look worse than destitute homeless folks.

Don't worry about the necessity of dressing up for any customer. I have seen drivers wearing everything short of only a bathrobe. Sadly, it's likely only a matter of time before I witness that, too. Some drivers out here look worse than destitute homeless folks.

Fortunately (or maybe unfortunately) I have been in middle management in a high end casino for many years. Even though I know you dress for your job, the thought of dealing with a customer in anything less than at least neat, clean clothes would drive me out of my mind lol I will leave the suits at home. If I ever put another one on, it'll be too soon! f

Gender neutral, of course!

I wear jeans and t-shirts, with a fleece jacket that I can use as needed, and a waterproof windbreaker, tennis shoes or hiking shoes. That's it, unless it's super cold and I need a winter jacket. I sometimes wear sweatpants in the truck, but found that I feel too "sloppy" if I wear them outside of the truck.

Oh yeah, I also have a pair of waterproof boots (Bogs) that have saved the day more than once!

I liked to drive with jeans & steel-toed boots when I was OTR. You never quite know what you're going to run into, so I wanted to have that extra measure of safety, but it's also important to be comfortable. When it was time to drive, I changed into jeans, boots, and I had a bunch of plain men's t-shirts, like the kind you buy in packs. I think when you're a female driver there's another level of scrutiny, so I wanted to look a little more professional. And because I was living and working in one space, I wanted to differentiate between working hours and off-hours, but that was my preference. As you get more comfortable, you'll figure out what works best for you. Now I have a local job and I wear tennis shoes and yoga pants because I'm dropping and hooking all night lol

I liked to drive with jeans & steel-toed boots when I was OTR. You never quite know what you're going to run into, so I wanted to have that extra measure of safety, but it's also important to be comfortable. When it was time to drive, I changed into jeans, boots, and I had a bunch of plain men's t-shirts, like the kind you buy in packs. I think when you're a female driver there's another level of scrutiny, so I wanted to look a little more professional. And because I was living and working in one space, I wanted to differentiate between working hours and off-hours, but that was my preference. As you get more comfortable, you'll figure out what works best for you. Now I have a local job and I wear tennis shoes and yoga pants because I'm dropping and hooking all night lol

Wow, GREAT to see YOU around again, Monika!!

Hecka kudos on the local job!! I still wear boots when driving/riding w/my hubby; just my choice. The darn Ohio weather can rear it's ugly head at the most inopportune times, haha! Rain (and mud) at truckstops have retired a pair or three of tennies, haha! We do nights also...intrastate/local. Nice, isn't it? :)

Stop in the 'general' discussion sometime(s) and chat with usn's!!!

~ Anne ~