Truck drivers can face a multitude of unexpected troubles while on the road and that is why it is so important to prepare where you can. Before hitting the road, you should take some time to organize a handy tool kit for yourself. You never know what little add-in will be your saving-grace one day. It’s also important to make sure that you have the essential items that will be used often along with a few specialty tools for unique situations. Below is our list of 30 must-have tools for every respectable driver’s kit.
List of Tools:
- TOOL BOX
- GLOVES
- EXTRA RAGS
- SNOW BRUSH WITH ICE SCRAPER
- ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES
- ALLEN WRENCH SET (STANDARD AND METRIC)
- SOCKET SET
- MULTI-HEAD SCREWDRIVER
- BOX-CUTTER AND SPARE BLADES
- VICE GRIPS
- RUBBER MALLET
- BREAKER BAR
- TIRE THUMPER
- FLASHLIGHT WITH EXTRA BATTERIES
- HOSE CLAMPS
- ZIP TIES
- DUCK TAPE
- BUNGEE CORDS
- AIR GAUGE
- TIRE DEPTH TOOL
- LIGHT TESTER
- FUEL FILTER WRENCH
- SPARE FUEL FILTERS
- SPARE HEADLIGHTS
- FUSES
- JUMPER CABLES
- WD-40
- ENGINE OIL
- COOLANT
- 3 DOT REFLECTIVE TRIANGLES (Click HERE to read how to set these triangles up properly)
We understand that the amount of storage space in a rig is limited, but you should make sure that you have room to fit a tool kit. Also be sure that you take good care of your tools so that they last longer and reorganize your tool box after each use to keep it tidy.
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