Typically, what do you eat while you're on the road?

[mybigbear_ron]

Typically, what do you eat when you're doing the long hauls?

I'm especially interested in input from those who (like me) tend to be frugal and don't eat a lot of junk foods. I tend to graze throughout the day, make my own trail mixes, etc.

What are some examples of your daily meal / snack intakes on your long haul (OTR) trips?

Would frozen foods hold out okay? I mean home made frozen foods in plastic containers -- would they thaw out and hold up okay? Is there enough room in the truck fridge for such things?

I welcome your comments and wisdom. Thank you.

[DemolitionMan]

when i was running the system for my company i rarely ate. i would carry crackers and such with me and stop to get a drink. i ate once every day or so b/c i just never had time. towards the end i said the hell with it and would make time. i mainly ate at the waffle house b/c there always seemed to be on close to the motel i was at and nothing else was. if you have a sleeper there is room for a mini fridge and microwave in the back.

[sweetdanielle]

th mini fridge is just that its mini. although you can put veggies in there and get pita breads from stores they last without being in the fridge and make your own..also there is places to store can good stuff or those ramin noodles all truck stops have a microwave to use or hot water if you choose to do the ramin noodle stuff...but after a while you will get tired of being so cheap ...subway sandwiches are pretty predominant on the road and taco bell if your concerned about your health eat salads and veggie sandwiches . the mini fridge isnt large for alot of stuff .

[vwaggs]

Check w/your company and find out if you can add a heavy duty inverter. My cousin has a mini fridge from sears, a microwave and a high end desk top computer for tv, movies, games and internet. He also has a propane bottle stove to cook on. He normally tries to keep low calories, healthy foods like veggies n stuff. If you look, you can find grocery stores all over you can take a big truck to. I always stop at the one out at Snow Shoe in PA.

[mybigbear_ron]

There are many things, I'm sure, that one can learn only through experience out on the road. Nevertheless, I welcome all the inputs. No doubt, I've much to learn, but I'm soaking up all I can before I actually begin cdl school (tomorrow).

Thanks to all of you, and all the best to you.

[JLKKLJ777]

Mostly fast food Such as Subway, Popeyes, McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy's, Hardees, Taco Bell, Sbarros, Roy Rogers, CiCi's Pizza, etc. Fast and cheap. I do have a microwave on the truck with a 40 quart cooler and 1500 watt inverter to power things for when I am at a customer and have no other food options available. With that said I keep about a weeks worth of dried meals and soups on the truck and will take some leftovers from home too to stretch my money further.
I used to eat at the truckstops and especially the All You Can Eat Buffets but gained alot of weight. I decided to save money and lose weight thru adjusting my eating habits.