Truck Storage Organization
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I dont have a Freightliner, but Ive had pretty good luck with my KW. I have a full studio onboard, including drums, keyboards, bass, mics, cabling, my audio interface for the computer, the laptop with daws, etc. I store all that on the upper bunk as well as my dufflebag with laundry, extra boots, everything on one end of it the other I store my coats and jackets, extra dry canned goods, every thing else. I also modified the existing TV mount and fabricated an extension for it so that I have a 40" TV mounted, It makes a nice monitor too. That way I keep my little multi purpose counter area clear. The KWs have all kinds of room, you just have to realize that its based on really deep drawers. Ive been told by others that have FLs that they took a couple of screws out of the window and mounted a monitor plate there to accommodate 36 in TVs. Our KWs dont have a window there.
I store food, parts, books, and assorted gear in these totes in the upper bunk area. I have four now in this new truck, plus the ICECO freezer. I borrow these from Love's.
Totes are a good idea that I’ll try in my Cascadia LW to organize the top shelf storage area.
Davy, that’s awesome, dude! You talked about your musical equipment before, but the photo is great. I always wondered about how you made that work.
However, with the drums, I have to be careful not to park next to you overnight. Lol
Hooks. Used them all over when otr , but they’re a real lifesaver when winter training in a day cab. Couple guys with winter gear, ppe gear, lunch boxes, thermoses, etc., and all with a stick in the middle-getting as much off the floor as you can is great.
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.
Day Cab:
A tractor which does not have a sleeper berth attached to it. Normally used for local routes where drivers go home every night.
Hooks. Used them all over when otr , but they’re a real lifesaver when winter training in a day cab. Couple guys with winter gear, ppe gear, lunch boxes, thermoses, etc., and all with a stick in the middle-getting as much off the floor as you can is great.
Hooks are great. I have lots of ideas about using hooks, but some of them involve drilling a small hole. (About 3/16”). I think most companies forbid this. Can I do this or will I get in trouble deep?
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.
Day Cab:
A tractor which does not have a sleeper berth attached to it. Normally used for local routes where drivers go home every night.
My truck had patched holes all over from the previous driver drilling. I know that you are charged for certain types of damages.
Hooks. Used them all over when otr , but they’re a real lifesaver when winter training in a day cab. Couple guys with winter gear, ppe gear, lunch boxes, thermoses, etc., and all with a stick in the middle-getting as much off the floor as you can is great.
Hooks are great. I have lots of ideas about using hooks, but some of them involve drilling a small hole. (About 3/16”). I think most companies forbid this. Can I do this or will I get in trouble deep?
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.
Day Cab:
A tractor which does not have a sleeper berth attached to it. Normally used for local routes where drivers go home every night.
Hooks are great. I have lots of ideas about using hooks, but some of them involve drilling a small hole. (About 3/16”). I think most companies forbid this. Can I do this or will I get in trouble deep?
I was talking about suction cup hooks. I've been using the trucker tough suction cups for years with great success-they'll even stick to my dash really well.
I hang my clothes at foot of bottom bunk.
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I’m looking for ideas about how to optimize storage in my Frightliner. Especially interested in custom things other drivers have done to create extra storage and to best utilize the factory storage.
I live in my truck full time, so I’m always looking for ideas about how to efficiently live in such a small safe.