Truck Driver Tips: How to Organize A Semi Truck

For more tips on organizing a truck & links to the items CJ uses, go here - greatcdltraining.com/blog/org...
When a new driver first hits the road, one cause for concern can be, "Where am I going to put all my stuff?!" It's true that semi trucks have little space to store things. Drivers can't exactly be hoarders when they live life on the road, after all.
However, there are some storage tips and tricks that can make it easier to stay comfortable on the road. In this video, CJ shows how to organize a truck to live a clean, healthy and productive lifestyle on the road.
For more tips on organizing a truck & links to the items CJ uses, go here - greatcdltraining.com/blog/org...

[@grammytammy8462]

I do so many of the same things! I keep our truck very organized and clean. A few things I do... I have a hand vacuum that I use every few days and once a week I use the swiffer wet pads and wipe down the floor. Keeps it smelling clean and fresh! 😉

[@jlongino51823]

My husband is in school now and soon he is taking me and our kitten out on the road. Excited.

[@amolnarawade7239]

good luck with finding someone with you in today's trucking industry , good old days

[@almaflores4927]

Thank you, that Velcro sure sounds like a great idea, I'm switching from tape to Velcro.😊

[@incogdriver4770]

love this video I I was trying so hard to find ways to organize my stuff better this is going to help out a lot thank you

[@danielneuenschwander7381]

very great advice on organizing small spaces within the sleeper cab. thanks for sharing that!

[@BigTex0516]

It’s great seeing people be organized with their stuff. 👍🏼

[@explorer8952]

Thanks for the tips. I am in school now and I am looking forward to the life style.

[@exportconnections1550]

WOW! That is very impressive. Thanks for sharing. My truck looks like a mechanic's shop.

[@rigstoriches6194]

AMAZING IM TAKING NOTES 🗂🔖🔖The most organized truckers I ever saw

[@unikaydivina5778]

This is awesome. I just started trucking and have been trying to get new ideas since I started. Thank you for sharing.

[@stephanieberry5292]

Good afternoon. ..very nice video...another driver sent this/you to my inbox. ..I've switched from a Peterbilt to a Freightliner. ..I have too much..going home will minimize and buy bins to get set up like yours. . very well organized love this !!!!

[@shadaeyecandy]

Omg your such a life saver 😘 thank you and please do more videos

[@altheaprince7575]

How to organize a truck you doing a good job to show people how to keep the truck clean and organized

[@BabaLaos]

Thank you so much for this video, I got the same truck and mine is just a mess. Am definately going to follow the same design to arrange my stuff. 👌🏾

[@cynthiavalero7608]

Thank you for this video. I'm starting my first day of trucking otr with a trainer tomorrow, and I was looking for things that I need to pack, but I had no idea how much space I would have. This gave me lots of ideas of what I can take.

[@RollingWithOscar]

Thats really organized looks awesome!

[@UFOsAreRealArea51]

I have my winter gloves in exactly that space where you put your paper plates at. 😂 i have my paper plates in my fabric insulate soda cooler.

[@fordstang92]

I just found your channel...my wife and i enjoyed the videos

[@johnarmstrong9634]

This is the *BEST* organizing video I've watched so far, your truck is *CLEAN*, well organized...(Military?) I give it 5 stars! Going to use a LOT of these idea's when I get back on the road, thank you!

[@conrailfan6277]

Nice video!! My wife and I team drive and there is more of her stuff than mine!! We bought a small swifer and only use one handle of the two and use it to clean the windshield on the inside makes it easy to clean the whole glass and it makes it faster!!!

[@arkansashillbillybushcraft77]

Great job! We will be using these ideas thank you

[@patrickb7885]

My dad has the same exact truck as you. I will use some of these tips with my dad

[@bone9364]

awesome..that helps alot..since I just got a cascadia. thanks

[@Tornadosigiloso]

Great, thank you!

[@christians.8354]

Thanks for the video.

[@teflontwon-o.t.r]

Thanks for the video 😊

[@carolisaacs1540]

I absolutely loved this video. I just subscribed. I hope that you’re still out on the road healthy and safe. My husband just bought his first truck although he’s been driving for two years. We have to use the top bunk to put the dog crates up there. Our pets travel with us. We do have underneath the bed that same kind of storage that you do. Although it’s a different truck so it’s set up a little differently I sure would love some help if possible

[@nemanjadjokic6152]

Thanks a lot! This video it's full of ideas :)))

[@teriawilliams3594]

Thanks!

[@altheaprince7575]

Thank you bring that up so people can know how to

[@bonniesmith5734]

well done!

[@ericofamerica2123]

Nice set-up. This is my second week on the road. I have a big list of items to bring next trip. One of my biggest adjustments to get used to is using public bathrooms. I can't go with people around me. I have a bottle for emergency pee breaks. And a bucket with bag liners for #2's.

[@andreacurtisdragonflywarri9832]

For the emergency bathroom idea , my husband has a Porta -Potty .... He just empties it when at home but can also empty it at various truck stops ! Its definitely a life saver !

[@lovelyvlovely4645]

Loved it♥️♥️

[@2324jakemiller]

thanks for sharing

[@HeWhoLovesTheWorld316]

Wow Great Video Thank You!!!!!!!!! 😀😀

[@sherrymcdermott-earnest6270]

we also have a 2016 freightliner, we have no room, the only shelf we have is where the tv goes. Everything goes under bed,i would like to have somethings readily available i guess i'll be using more velcro, you are so right that velcro is a truckers "go to"for everything lol

[@nickelefante5541]

very informative

[@zairaquintana6035]

Where did you got the fruit holders I love it

[@SuperFlyLibra]

Wonderful

[@oldmansilas559]

Nice. 👍🏾

[@stephenwatson2746]

ty good info

[@LeLe-xb9ct]

Nice!!!

[@lpschick7237]

I’m getting ready to do a makeover for my BF for his truck. You said you use Velcro for any of your hooks. I was wondering why you don’t just attach the adhesive on the hook to whatever wall your placing it on. Thanks for the video. I got some great ideas from you. Stay safe

[@williamgiesecke6447]

Love your video .. Question ... How do you guys use the Microwave??

[@heads_together_crypto2422]

Prepared meals in a truck...that's something I haven't attained to, lol. I have plastic bags stuffed in where she had her paper plates, lol. Now I know what that pocket is really for.

[@robsterlobster4589]

Nice job.question what kind of valcro is that and how you make stick so good

[@robertbrownjr6532]

Hi Can you do a video on organizing the Cascadia Please Ty

[@StormLover3]

Ideas for a Kenworth T680 would help

[@AlkebulanLion67]

Thank you! I am so unorganized and cluttered.

[@vernafoster6012]

Thx for the video where did you get the fridge?

[@davidramirez8621]

Neat!

[@truckrgirlzullyr9654]

Very creative and neat..;)

[@GreatCDLTraining]

Zully Alvarado Thank you Zully!

[@seebaluckrajnish8514]

Hi, could you tell me more about laundry? Where to wash and dry ? Cost ? Does the refrigerator has a freezer too ?

[@debmck70]

Nice, how did you attach the mirror to the closet door?

[@layinebugg4486]

I need alot of help organizing our truck we have two dogs as well and it's so over whelming

[@cwarts5461]

any advice if the tripack hoses and other vitals tuff is hogging the under-bunk zone?

[@robingonzales1962]

Great organization tips here, thank you! I’d like to know how you attach the Velcro to the truck walls etc though. If self stick, then does it really stay that well and not pull off, away from the surface (it was previously attached to)?

[@7ann7seven13]

I bought a bag of rubber bands, big ones also I bought a large jar of BUNGEE cords. I even use a few across the top and handwash sometimes, hang them over the bungee clothes line to dry. They dry at end of the day! Bungee cords and rubber bands come in so many times. After a year , they get stiff, so you will buy new ones at office supply store. Bring stamps and envelopes , just so you can mail out a few things if you need to. Headlamp and very bright camping lamp bought at a camping store are INVALUABLE too , esp. when it starts to snow.Put a sweatshirt with a hood under your jacket so your neck won't get cold bring a scarf to wrap around your neck. I use a goosedown comforter and a blanket on top of that I can sit on and could wash if I need to. Use cotton, not polyester, .......cotton keeps you warm or a bamboo blanket . Polyester is too hot in summer , cold in winter.

[@mikeshelton9495]

what velcro you use I can't seam to get velcro backing to stick the the cascadia walls

[@rachelperez4675]

Where did you get the velcro, and how you used it? Thanks, RachelP

[@ddreuss]

The truck you are showcasing in this video, is it yours or companies. Curious if they allow you to do slight mods?

[@scotter6286]

im a new trucker to go OTR starting tomorrow. Any tips on things I should get to have with me. ?

[@merieltiapula991]

Did you guys drive for cr England? Becaise i use to ride along witu my mom amd we had a truck that looked EXACTLY like that 😃😃😃

[@jamessipes3589]

i have a 2016 freightliner i can not find a fridge or microwave to go into the cabinets so where did u find thrm at so i can ho get mine from there

[@arthurboutilier7986]

The things that hang out in the open they need to be secured we never want to be in a accident but anything can happen at anytime I am looking for organization that everything is secured in semi

[@iCodyonline]

How did you hang up those clear shelves?

[@CJSmith-jm5fj]

I cant seem to keep any velcro to stick to anything in the truck? Any suggestions?

[@angelahicks4870]

What size container you used underneath your bed?

[@FlatbedQueen]

What dimensions is the refrigerator in you two truck?

[@alexpea4379]

Question! Is there enough space behind the frig for the air to circulate in that space!

[@GreatCDLTraining]

Alex Pea Hi Alex, we are actually doing a video on this one and will get back with you on the answer soon.

[@BobJones-hf7bt]

Very good ideas. Hope you never have to move into another truck that would be a job.

[@teshekiacarr3656]

Where to purchase the portable toilet

[@rhondacooper207]

is your TV mounted there

[@NEXTDIRECTIONSTUDIOS]

wow very clean neat orginized truck lol my truck is sooo jacked up inside lol I think I need storage containers

[@summerwalker-kaser1561]

Where can I find your blog and fb page? Great ideas btw!

[@GreatCDLTraining]

Summer Kaser - FB pages are - facebook.com/HealthyTrucker and facebook.com/DriverSolutions Blogs are - www.thehealthytrucker.net/author/cmoore/ and greatcdltraining.com/blog Thanks!

[@juiceent9273]

How u cover your windows

[@danstafford5977]

A Port-A-Potty would be much more convenient... Using an air fryer would be handy for cooking!

[@singhmaster4]

Insta vortex mimi from Walmart

[@daisydonze327]

♥️

[@debc4951]

What did you use to hang up your fruit pantry and how did you secure it the wall? Thank you.

[@GreatCDLTraining]

+Deb Cowans - CJ will be doing another short video to explain this.

[@andreas_reyes]

What sucks with my truck is i have 1 closet, 1 top space, 1 dawar below my fridge, and two little open spaces that are filled with stuff. The reason it sucks, well under my bunk lays the brains to my apu, and im a flatbedder so the other two spaces are filled with padding and straps

[@msdeethehoneybeewilson4681]

I have minimum storage under the bunk.

[@jassonbender]

Whays the yellow cord i noticed running underneath the length of the bunk ?also what size is that fridge inside the cabinet as looking at a cascadia and used have a columbia but had a waist high fridge where the whole lower cab was after removing it so curious as to fridge size you got in the cabinet .

[@GreatCDLTraining]

Jasson Bender Hi Jasson - The yellow cord was used to plug a switching power supply to the inventor. It was for CB set up, but we're in a newer truck now so we no longer have it. Here's the measurements for our fridge: 21" tall 15" wide 20" deep It's from truckfridge.com

[@GreatCDLTraining]

Jasson Bender Hi Jasson - The yellow cord was used to plug a switching power supply to the inventor. It was for CB set up, but we're in a newer truck now so we no longer have it. Here's the measurements for our fridge: 21" tall 15" wide 20" deep

[@Daddiesgirlforever08]

Driver Solutions do you guys use the top bunk for anything?

[@rogermoar8471]

Should of a volvo vnl 860 more storage in every way

[@EmoFox9]

i didnt know the beds folded up like that

[@bone9364]

what kind of velcro are u using? I bought the industrial kind and my hooks keep falling. thx

[@paigeturner7064]

Brandon Bone We use 3M Velcro.

[@Shadownian]

I dont know about anyone else, but I cant get anything to stick to the walls in any truck Ive had. For instance Ill try to use double sided tape to stick a multiplug on the side of the shelf wall and nothing I get sticks. Its easily pulled right off like theres some sort of coating on all the plastics in these trucks. Ive seen plenty of videos with people using velcro or even magnets but again...nothing seems to stick for me :-(

[@michaelwolford7840]

How can I fasten a TV to my shelf please help me with that

[@GreatCDLTraining]

Michael Wolford - HI Michael - we are actually doing a special video and blog to explain this and show it first hand. We will let you know once it's posted. Thanks!

[@brittnyhawk8633]

Your guys truck little different then mine. I just cant get it right! Plus my bunk is extremely hard to left and you have to hold it up. Dead left over 60lbs. Any help on that? So much space there Im not using because I cant. Yes I did go to two different dealer they both said that how it is...ugh

[@singhmaster4]

Your hydrologic shocks under the bed are dead. Get new ones or just install them if you don't have any. You can lift a bed with 2 fingers.

[@gussygatlin3093]

The toilet bucket went by too quickly... Im curious about what it actually is...

[@1987YNAFFIT]

Hey. I thought you’re not supposed to have anything stored under your bunk.

[@trolltrucker4225]

This is more of a video of how teams should store their stuff. Which is awesome. Comment here and ill tell you how i organize for a single driver

[@NPonlamuangsri]

#onepride

[@cableguy20081222]

I have some challenges for you, I hope you can get in touch with me. I need help!

[@roadkiller904]

Where are your tools? Air Impact, grease gun, air hose, jumping cables, sockets, etc.

[@rayemora3633]

what make and model is.ur rig

[@GreatCDLTraining]

+Raye Mora Sorry for the delay. It's a 2016 Freightliner Cascadia

[@rayemora3633]

+Driver Solutions thank u we have a 2015 version and was wondering if the dimensions were about the same but thank u for the reply :) we got everything sorted :)

[@Mr.WellingtonVonDukeIII]

Emergency toilet!

[@ikakiant]

yeea!!!

[@heads_together_crypto2422]

5 gallon bucket and trash bags.

[@larry71831]

My God lady this was the best video , I think you need to sell your services to Trucking Companies , and your Husband is so Lucky to Have someone keep the House up.......and be ( I guess ) a Driver to ......................Thumbs up.........

[@GreatCDLTraining]

Thank you for your comment!

[@landriver1]

Do I spy a build-a-bear?