Ways to customize?

Something that I've noticed with the company I work for is that there are very, very few drivers who keep certain parts of their truck polished (wheels, fuel tanks, etc). Most of them keep it fairly clean, but not polished. There's a couple guys who like to be able to see themselves in their wheels. Those trucks stand out, and I can tell from a mile away who's truck it is. Simple concept, definitely a lot of work, but IMO as a fleet truck, something like that definitely sets it apart. And there's a certain amount of pride to be had when you can stand back and admire your work. Sure, there's a lot of people who don't even notice that kind of thing, but there's still plenty that do notice.

 

I personaly can appreciate those guys who drive for the mega carriers inc, that go the extra mile in keeping their rigs spotless. I feel that a guy who washes and polishes a company truck should get some kind of bonus, or prefered treatment or reward from said company. Bob Schneider wont pay for his trucks to be run through the Blue beacon, yet he worries about his drivers portraying a "cowboy" image and insists his driver dress appropriately, all the while his skanky dirty trucks and trailers run all accross the United States. Geezus, at least wash them once a year, as opposed to never.

No slam on Bob, I have met the man and respect him, but dirty pumkins are just plain fuggly.

As an aside here, say what ya want about TMC, but you GOTTA have respect for an outfit that REQUIRES their drivers to get trucks washed. And weekly at that!

ziggystyles,

The purple Viqueens curtain idea is just not right. SNC is based outta Green Bay Wisconsin, TITLETOWN USA. LOL

Just ribbing ya hand, LOL

 

i drive a company truck and i got mine all customized to joy n back

starting off inside i got nonskid mats cut to fit the floor area so ive basicly got new floors. got everythign organized and where i want it. i got a custom shifter boot (well not custom its the blue flame one) chrome AC vent, cell phone holder, chrome door locks. the 'truckers arm rest' in the drivers door/window thingy. got blue flame skull seat covers. a license palte in teh windshiled near the prepass becon that reads 'if u value your life as much as i value my truck. dont mess with it". got a poster sized WWII warbirds calender on the back wall. optimus prime poster on the ceiling. trans siberian orchestra poster at the foot of my bunk. dolphin nite light for getting up in the middle of the night.

on the outside i got sharks teeth on the grill w/ bungies because i gotta be able to take it off b4 i go to a terminal hehehehe. dunno if its ok or not.. but not takin any chances near terminals. i got blue bulbs in my work lamps so # night my trailer lights up blue in the front. looks decent. on the drivers door in vynil lettering i got 'Hightower' (my cb handel) in a neat font and design thanks to the fella # the iowa 80 truckstop for that one.

my name on teh door really seals the deal for me. i open the door and i see my name and its like 'its my truck.'

'my trucking photos' shows most of, if not all of the customizations ive done.


side note: the sharks teeth on the grill... safty feature. since i put it on fewer ppl cut me off. AND sw a deer trying to cross the road. car goes by. didnt phase it. big rig goes by. didnt phase it. looked at me comin and took off running back into the woods. so im goin with 'safty feature' on teh sharks teeth

 

check my truckin photos on here. you will see how i got my sirus hooked up. i got a duel window so it goes up the center support w/ blak duckt tape, thru the sunvisor out the door to the trucking antenna.

the shifter boot is $40.. pricy but cool.

the grill/bugscreen is custom made for your truck http://www.truckersmall.net/bugscreens.html (sorry if im not allowed to post link. if it gets deleted ill PM you)

they custom made mine for my international.

the vynil lettering ont he door was $2.. roehl allows this because its easily removeable. and as long as it isnt offensive they are cool with it. i would think your company would feel the same way. check thou.

as for having your handel on the door. a) 99% of dispatch has no clue who you are. and b) if they call in on ya.. they are gonna say your truck number or trailer number and if ur company gives a rats ### at all they can find out who was on that highway at that particular time and track you down anyway. so no real gain by hiding it tbh.

forgot to mention too i got Firefly and Serenity logos in my windows of the sleeper and a custom designed poster (designed by me ) of Serenity and Jayne Cobb next to my bunk too.

 

What you forgot to mention was where you got the TSO poster. I'm heading to their concert Saturday, then heading off Sunday to join you at Roehl (well, the school first, obviously).

 

got it at the concert. the 3d poster. $20

PS: using superglue to put it up.. bad idea. it riped the back a bit... doesnt look too bad where i put it now. but jsut an fyi

 

I just got home from the TSO concert... I decided to go with a shirt.