Organizing My Truck | Where Does It All Go?!
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Organizing My Truck | Where Does It All Go?!
Hey guys! Sorry it's been a while since my last video, it's been super hectic since the whole world pandemic started. In this video, I get my new truck (hopefully the last "new truck" for a while), and organize all the items I bring with me on my trips as an OTR trucker. I only stay out, currently, for around a week at a time so I don't have as much stuff to bring as I used to (I used to stay out for months!). However, I wanted to show all of you how I usually prepare to organize all of my things to make the transition as smooth, and as comfortable as possible. Thanks for watching!
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That's awesome to hear. Stay safe out there and keep those videos coming.
Dollar tree, it surprised me.
Went in for a couple items and came out with 28 items. I cook on my truck. Had to buy a propane burner and a skillet. Works great.
Use blue tack balls on the bottom of your storage solution trays and they won’t move...
Update how's it going with your stuff make update video?
Anti-slip mats for the cabinets... they're available everywhere that has kitchen stuff. Even grocery stores sometimes carry them.
turgsh01 Yes! They come in rolls that you can cut to fit.
Or toolbox liner
exactly what I was thinking
Shelf liner.... The honeycomb puffy stuff... Also, where the bins don't fill the space, just fill the edges with something that fits there, like Dakota's leash, or some extra socks, or heavier gloves or something. And I couldn't tell watching the video, but you'll probably want a bungee or something across that opening that you're using for snacks if there isn't one already there.
Which you can get at any dollar store! I used one in my trunk of my SUV!
Thank you for doing what you do! We need truckers more than ever in times like these!
Tim Moquin I couldn’t agree more. They are truly the ones who will keep this country going. Thanks to all of you.
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Next time you are at Target or a Dollar Store check out the school supply isles and get a bunch (a dozen or so is a good start) of the flat school erasers. Sometimes I find a big canister of them for schools. They are cheap and make great spacers/wedges to keep slick bins in place by just putting them in gaps. Because of their shape they can be used flat, on their sides, stacked, etc. Easy to remove and reuse and stops a lot of sliding, just a suggestion.
That's actually a great idea! I hadn't thought of it.... Erasers are cheap, versatile, and grip really well! Great suggestion!! 🤗💙👍
I would be lost without my slow cooker. Throw something in It at the middle of my day and have it ready when I shut down for the night/day.
You can have a slow cooker in a truck? That's kinda cool.
She doesn't have an appointment inverter.
Lunch box heater....
@@georgesymons9843 They have a product called "Hot Logic" if that's what you are referring to. It's pretty awesome actually. JBG Travels uses it all the time and the food cooked in it looks amazing.
@@colleendianuzzo I have a slow cooker and a single burner electric stove from Wal-Mart. So I can also cook normally as well. I like to eat well and I don't like fast food.
Thank you for doing your part in maintaining our supply chain, especially during this time. I work in a grocery store in Maryland & ever since last Thursday (3/12) evening, it's been a struggle keeping shelves stocked. Too many people panic shopping -- great for business but that's about it... All of the stockers are worn out... But we're there everyday to support everyone in this time of need.
Those panic shoppers are hoarders and leave nothing for the rest of us. I don't like them!
In the mist of All of the COVD Isolation and news I was happy to see the new video to take my mind off of all of this mess. Stay safe out there Shelby!
Use non slip shelf liners, they come in a roll and just cut to size.
Or velcro strips would work too
Or if there's an IKEA nearby, STOPP anti-slip underlay.
I use 1 inch velvro for everything, tv remotes paper pictures on the wall etc. I agree with this recommendation
This is EXACTLY what I've been planning on doing when I get my own truck. Love it!
Dream girl right here. So down to earth. Takes nothing for granted, content with what she does. 😍😍😍
We have a St Bernard. Hair everywhere. We use the hair extraction comb thing. It really reduces hair that falls off dog. Of course there are certain times that dogs eject there coats as seasons change. Be Safe 😊
I LOVE your random “bits” of knowledge sprinkled throughout your videos.
You are so organized! From placing all your stuff on your bed to placing it in the truck! Thanks for another great video! You too BK, thank you! Stay safe!
Hello, I am happy to watch your videos, a great truck, greetings from Russia.
Black Kodiak does some great fun editing on your videos...the transition is clean..🎬📷🎥
SHELBY congratulations on reaching "100,000" I knew when taking very long but" WOW". I've been doing this for OVER 30 years you're making us look good
The sleeper on that 5700 looks so spacious!
I’m not a truck driver, but for work have to plan for an 8 hour shift turning into a 12 so I tend to pack some canned soups in my vehicle if I ever need the food, I also work at elevations so the chances of getting snowed in are possible so the soups would work in that situation as well. Seeing as you can’t microwave a metal can, I always keep one of the rubber-made 3 cup containers with the soups so I have a way to heat them up, that and I always carry a large supply of plastic spoons. And yes, most stores are sold out of dry foods and canned goods, I hope you were able to stock up at some point, stay safe and healthy!
Let thank this wonderful lady for hailing supplies when we need them the most :) (all truckers as well)
Thank you so much for all you and your fellow drivers are doing for our country. I’m not a truck driver but I come from a looooong line of truck drivers. I have mad respect for your trade. I love your videos and find your content so fascinating. Again, thank you for helping to keep America alive. ❤️🌈☀️
I love that Dakota has a vest as well! The organization looks awesome! for the drawers, you could use mats that are cut to fit for tool boxes to keep things from sliding around. Keep up the great work!
You can also buy what is called a school locker shelf. And it's a little metal shelf then you can put together and that way you can put stuff under it and then it gives you a shelf and then you can put stuff on top it works really well in trunk my husband has been trucking for about 40 years now. So we've have kind of learnt a lot of tricks
For clothing i recommend packing cubes i roll my clothes .I have been living in a truck going 19 yrs now.
Shelby lookup "Silicone Nano Tape" RV'ers and Sailors use it to stick things down on moving things. If you have something rattling it is double sided for sticking. You stretch it like Command Adhesive to remove it. It's clear so it's invisible.
to help with the bins sliding in the drawers issue, i would suggest either little rubber feet, or sticky velcro dots. For the dots you can put them down on the drawer and stick to the bins that way if you need to pull the whole bin out, you can just separate the velcro. For the rubber feet, you can stick them to the bottom of the bins and it should greatly reduce the chance of sliding, and they both should be available at a dollar store, walmart, or in a pinch even at a truck stop.
Be safe out there! Our stores have empty shelves also.. thanks to the inconsiderate people out there who think ONLY of themselves... I'm retired from trucking.... Thank You for what you and the rest of the Truckers are doing out there! God Bless you
Some of the inventory out of the stores is because people are not eating out like before.
Buy some sponges and double sided tape. Cut the sponges to fit the gap for your bins. Then just use the tape to put them on the side of the bins. Everything stays in place and no noise.
to fill spaces so stuff doesn't shift around, get some Styrofoam pieces (flat, square, round in varying sizes) from a craft store to keep the stuff in place
Love your practicality about your stuff! Everything has its spot and if it doesn't fit you can figure out a way so that it does! Smart smart smart!
If you don't want a microwave. Get a lunch box heater. Takes up very little space runs on 12v and they're awesome . They get hot enough to cook in.
Also tire shine works way better for dash and headliner. Lasts longer and doesn't collect dirt like armor all
I live in GA and our grocery stores are fully stocked except for toilet paper and any kind of disinfectant products, they have been doing an awesome job of restocking and a lot of it is due to you truck drivers, God bless you all !
Way more organized then me. I could have a road trip planned for months and the night before I’m jamming stuff into a backpack
Shelby....I am a new CDL holder. Was hired by Melton, but also have an application in to FEDEX also so weighing my options. However, I would suggest instead of a microwave, I am planning on bringing my InstaPot on the truck! You can reheat, sear, slow cook, and most importantly pressure cook. So other than my practice set of golf clubs, my instapot will be my number 1 addition that I MUST have! If you have never used one and either enjoy cooking or can just a little bit, you will have your mind BLOWN! Hope that helps.
A butane gas stove and a small pan comes in handy if you don't have a microwave. You can cook some pretty tasty and healthy meals too.
Ah, a video to help me take my mind off of this pandemic.
Thank you for all that you and other truck drivers are doing during this rough time. We appreciate y’all so much! 🙏🏼❤️
I'm with you, I don't worry about a microwave in the truck anymore, but I DO have a mini George Foreman grill for hamburgers and grilled chicken! I'm also a gamer, so I've got a T.V. and my PlayStation in here too 🎮📺😉. Stay safe, driver! And that heckin' cute doggie too!🚛
Use the rubber shelf liners, cut to size, no sliding. Can buy them at any store, comes on a roll.
I randomly stumbled upon one of your videos here on youtube and I was hooked from the first minute soooo.....I just watched them all in one go :) You are amazing in showing and telling what you do and I have to say that you couldn't have found a better camera man then the one you have. Great job you guyz!!!
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Get tool drawer liner material, they sell it at Walmart, Harbor Freight, auto parts stores..., use it under your plastic trays so they won’t slide. If you cut them into smaller squares or rectangles and let them free float. You don’t need to attach them. A small roll is cheap. You can even cut a piece for under your dog dish so it won’t slide.
Thank you for being a huge part in keeping America running!!!
Sure glad you get to travel with your Adorable Puppy Dog. 👍
To stop the bins from sliding in the drawers you should use that material you can cut and lay in your kitchen cabinets and drawers. They come in rolls and have grip so I don’t think your plastic bins would slide.
Idea I use in every truck: plastic drawers that fit in your built in cupboards. I have a 3 drawer in my T680 closet top partition. Holds my socks, shorts and utensils/spices for cooking. Then food in three bottom part.
Hey Shelby - Stay safe out there and keep the shiny side up. Keep doing what you're doing 'cause you're doing it right. Love you much! 💖💖
So damn cute!!! Just adorable.. Doggy's cute too.
Dang girl! I was thinking sleeper role and bag, sheets? Dang...your living good!
Never happy with my stuff in the truck, every time I stop for more than a few hours i redo the whole thing. You'd think after 19 years I'd find a system I like...flatbedders always hoarding stuff
Stop at a dollar store and get a cheap pool noodle...you can cut it into all sizes to take up empty space in cabinets and drawers to keep stuff from sliding around and making noise. Pool noodle about $1.00 and very useful in RVs and trucks.
Easy get an inverter those yellow ones from any truck stop get it installed then you can get an aura small crock pot from Walmart (it works with the 1000w inverter I suggest a 2000w is better) then look for one pot recipes I personally like the one last from “loving it vegan” specially the vegan quinoa chili, vegan minestrone, mushroom soup, cabbage curry soup and so on. So easy to make and super healthy. Some recipes calls for veggies I just get a long container so I can wash them with vinager or baking soda. I always drink hot teas with ginger or so to get stable energy so a kettle is essential too. I never need the microwave instead I get the already made popcorn and all from sprouts is never crowded 😉 Hope that helps!
I just realized while watching this that I could go to our storage and start organizing it for the camping season since no one would be there!
Great video Shelby
If you don’t use your top bunk and don’t mind it folded down, take out the mattress. Place plastic bins up there. Plenty of space for everything
Loving the truck tour! Thank you. I help my trucker organize his truck and this is helpful!
That bed looks comfy af.
I feel that's the only normal way to stow socks. Easy to grab a pair when alternating toe/heel and why would anyone want to ruin them by rolling and stretching them out. Seems crazy to me lol, you're doing it right! Be safe out there, all of the grocery stores around me are wiped out.
GOTTA LOVE THAT DOG!😁
I like the western star over the Freight liner.
I live in Portland Oregon and it has been so crazy there is no toilet paper in any of the stores and everyone is walking around in a daze the anxiety is thick. My prayers are that we love each other and help each other through this. I was so excited to see you had another video up. Your positive videos and energy will help us get through this. Lots of love girl be safe out there!! Keep them coming!
Covfefe!...I see what ya did there. 😉
New to trucking here, new to your channel which is a good find to help me make my own way. So thanks for what you do.
You can get Velcro for the cubbies (put them on the bottom and then attach the other side to the drawers) in your shelf to keep things from shifting. I’m in NC and it’s crazy how fast things have diminished. It’s not that trucks have stopped; it’s people overreacted and bought so many things! There isn’t enough for the demand. Stay safe out there! ❤️
Anti-slip mats work really well in drawers. It comes in a roll. Just cut to size.
I have the same peach fuzzy blanket in my truck! I do the same thing....I put so much thought and preparation into organizing our truck. Hubby keeps the outside clean and I keep the inside clean. I like your videos. Thanks for not making it seem like all female truckers are just looking for attention. You take it seriously. You're pretty too! 🤗 Be safe!
Not sure which store, probably Home Depot, you could get a roll of the non slip rubber mats t(have dimples to stop things sliding about. You can usually get a roll which you can cut up into different shapes and sizes. Good luck in finding something to stop your things sliding about.
Thank you so much for bringing the supplies/necessities to the stores on these stressful and hard times, we owe you truckers!
Yes. YOU DO. And you can start by driving like you know what your doin. We truckers would REALLY appreciate that.
I find this person astounding she will be flying planes scuba diving or skydiving or repelling her mind us adventureous organized and smart and sweet hearted
Hey Shelby! I’m so happy to see that safety vest. And I’m impressed, you have one for Your dog too! Kudos to you! Ha. I’m amazed at how much room you have in your truck! Well, be SAFE and keep the vids coming!
That truck is like a mini studio!!!! So cool!!
if you're a company driver, a neat way of making shelves in your truck is magnets, get the good ones on amazon that can hold like 25-75lbs, which sound super heavy but you dont want them falling off while going down the road, you will want to buy anti-slip rubber lining used in kitchen\tool drawers to put between the magnets and the plastic this will stop containers from moving and when placing magnets against steel the liner will keep them from scratching and also make it easier to pull them off.
put one on the inside of the cabinet door or plastic panel, or on the other side of the top bunk, or over head panel, etc, I had one on my top bunk which i always left down, and then i put a metal plate on my tablet, so my tablet stuck to the bottom of my top bunk, so I'd watch movies laying on my back lol.
I also had container shelves on the outside of my cabinets, and a hook for my hoodie/jacket/wet cloths/anything else
for containers just glue another magnet to the inside of a container or any object you want to magnetize,
and bam, you have a way of connecting stuff and making shelves without messing up the truck.
I think its better than Velcro. because Velcro adhesive is a real pain to remove after its been there for so long.
plus magnets are fun. lol once you start playing with them there is a whole new world of trouble to get yourself into.
you can also use them on the outside of your truck, you can put a piece of the kitchen shelf liner between the magnet and the steel. but make sure you dont use anything stronger than the 25lbs ones, and otherwise you will find yourself really really really shocked at how hard a 75lbs magnet is to remove from the steel. its easier with a plastic panel between them like on the inside.
its where I kept my brush to use on my boots before i got in the truck. and my rod I use to grab the handle to release the trailer. and my outdoor chair.
I also had a magnet on my tire thumper which made it stick nicely to the frame of my drivers seat.
if that is a mattress that other people used or will use, I'd put a tarp on before the fitted sheet. Something like an Arcturus reflective emergency blanket fits a queen size bed.
Please make sure you and Dakota safe out there in these hard times, we all need to two of u to keep are shelves full of needed supplies and are minds full with these great videos
Awesome job don't it feel good to have everything organized makes you feel fresh all the way around, P.S thank you to ALL TRUCK DRIVERS for bringing our daily products to our cities in this time of crisis. God Bless you out there be safe. 👍😷🙋♂️
Thank you 🥰
You make trucking looks so fun! Dang I need to get my love for it back. Your videos make me want to get on the road and go hard!
Dakota asks hey Mom where are my treats fitting in ? Get larger containers please...lol . Teach Dakota how to use a small vacuum for fur . You are organized pretty well . I drove a motor home for a few years . It drove me crazy when I took others and they would move everything from my chosen spots . You seem to have a good amount of room behind the seats . I enjoy watching your video's . You know how to had enjoyment into your trips . Great scenery , woman included : ) ! I may be older , but I am not blind .
Lucky you to have this cabin I wish in Europe to have the same but unfortunatly in our trucks the cabin is really small
Whenever I get bored waiting on a load, I just rearrange everything. My fridge has been move probably a dozen times lol.
How did you train your dog to not go after squirrels and stuff? And stay with you and not run away? I’m going to get a German Shepherd in the fall. Can you do a video about your dog? Thanks Shelby. Love your videos!!! Be safe out there!
You can buy a plastic shoe holder and hang behind your driver seat or the passenger seat and use all of those pouches for seasonings or feminine products or anything like that
I'm about to get a new suv that is much bigger than the one I have now, and I can't wait to see how excited my service dog gets. Although it's a lot more space for dog hair to collect...
Love your videos! I work in a hospital setting so watching your videos really help with my stress at these crazy times. Thank you! ❤️
That truck is huge.
Awwww - she's a cool doggie - look she want to drive !!!! And I bet if she had hands she would and could !!!!! :)
love all the space you have to carry your items. I drive away new transport vehicles so I have to limit my stuff to one suitcase and one backpack so makes things very limited. That living space looks so appealing!!
I drive reefer trailer. Can not keep up with demand. NYC is so eerily quiet. It’s sad actually. People are scared. Truckers like us have to keep going and hopefully give whatever peace it may bring to those in need. Thank you for what you are doing out there. Let’s keep this society moving. Stay safe, Be well.
Another solution for your drawers to avoid you bins ( inserts) is to use Magic Erasers, they also work well in cup holders if your cup base is too small. They are soft and conform pretty well to tight spaces.
Some thoughts. 1. Museum putty. Put that on the bottom of your bins, they won't move an inch! 2. Expandable drawer dividers to make things as tight together so that they won't move (thinking about your shower stuff). 3. Command strips to hang things along with museum putty behind them so they don't move. I'd use a file holder or something similar for your frequently used paperwork, post it on the outside of your cabinets and putty it so they don't move. 4. hot logic to heat up food in your truck. Allows you to meal prep and reheat in the truck. Might be healthier than canned goods. 5. Request. I'd love to see a what you eat in the day, if you haven't done so already. :)
Two alternatives for drawer liners. Regular Rubbermaid drawer liners or tool chest drawer liners. Since you have a fridge you can go to the deli of the grocery and get stuff in plastic containers. In case you don’t listen to news they have the Coronavirus going around and people are buying out the grocery stores for things like toilet paper and water and other nonsensical things that don’t make sense to hoard. Stay safe and get informed.
I use tool drawer liner a lot in vehicles to help stuff from sliding. It's a bit cushy as well. Comes in huge roll in hardware store tool box area. O ly pro lem is its black. Similar rolls.of kitchen draw/cabinets are available as already commented. Tks for sharing. Love the videography!
The thick rubber drawer liners work the best they come in rolls I put carpet between the seats and in the sleeper..I always removed my shoes to help keep them clean
Safety first ALWAYS
thank you for upping my storage game, seriously.
U can use museum putty or sticky tack to keep the organizers from sliding.
Congrats on 100k subs!!!!!!! So happy how things are going for you! Thank you for all that you do Shelby!
Great info for RV Vans and Travel trailers
You’re so organized 👏
I love the windows in your bunk. Even cooler there tinted
Shelby - you are SO awesome!! Thanx for all you do. I have the utmost respect and admiration for Truckers - you're the ones who truly keep this country moving, especially in these days and times. Please take good care of yourself (and sweet Dakota too!). :)
Your organizational skills are off the chain! Almost makes me wanna be a truck driver... if I wasn't an old man, that is... LOL!! Thanx again for your awesome vids/vlogs! :)
My RUclips thing says you have 100K subscribers. So fast! And deserved. Always looking forward to the next one.
I love organizing stuff and you over think it just like I do! 😂 Everything has its place. Awesome job! 👍
Ahhh, totally understandable about the safety vest.
We have 2 grocery stores in the town where I live and the one is doing really well as far as making sure that people don't hoard things such a toilet paper and such. The other store isn't doing things that way. So it's more knowing what you need and hopefully being able to find it.