))
Hey New Drivers: What NOT to Pack for Trainer Truck
Manage episode 471247480 series 3623789
Content provided by Tamie Stuttle. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Tamie Stuttle or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
Surviving life in a 70-square-foot space with your truck trainer requires careful planning and consideration—especially when it comes to what you should leave at home. Drawing from years of experience as both trainee and trainer, Tamie dives deep into the dos and don'ts of packing for your trainer truck adventure.
Those massive hard-shell suitcases might seem essential for weeks on the road, but where exactly will you store them? Your trainer's truck isn't equipped with walk-in closets or overhead compartments. Instead, soft duffel bags that can be compressed and tucked away make much more sense in the limited space available.
Kitchen appliances are another major no-no that new drivers frequently get wrong. That George Foreman grill might seem like a good idea until it trips the inverter and knocks out power to essential systems. And let's talk about smells—whether it's tuna sandwiches, unwashed gym clothes, or heavy cologne, strong odors become monumentally invasive when you're sharing such tight quarters.
Entertainment options should be minimal and personal. Leave the gaming consoles, Bluetooth speakers, and—yes, it's happened—portable movie projectors at home. Your focus should be on learning, not turning your trainer's professional space into your personal recreation room. And those sentimental items like guitars, lucky rock collections, or oversized stuffed animals? They'll just take up precious space that you simply don't have.
Ready to hit the road with your trainer? Listen now to avoid the rookie mistakes that could make those crucial training weeks uncomfortable for everyone involved. Your trainer will thank you, and your experience will be so much better when you're not crammed in with unnecessary stuff!
Chapters
1. Welcome to Trucking with Tammy (00:00:00)
2. Giant Suitcases: The Storage Nightmare (00:03:00)
3. Kitchen Overload: Not Your Gourmet Space (00:04:48)
4. Strong Smells: Respecting Shared Airspace (00:06:43)
5. Entertainment Overload: Leave the Tech Home (00:09:05)
6. Random Personal Junk: Minimalism Matters (00:10:43)
7. Real Trainer Horror Stories Shared (00:13:46)
14 episodes
Share
