Tools to Have as a Commercial Driver

Taking the time to put together a proper tool kit may just be a life saver one day. Trucks break down and need cared for, so make sue that you have what you need to get the job done. You never know what tools will come in handy.

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:

  1. TOOL BOX
  2. GLOVES
  3. EXTRA RAGS
  4. SNOW BRUSH WITH ICE SCRAPER
  5. ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES
  6. ALLEN WRENCH SET (STANDARD AND METRIC)
  7. SOCKET SET
  8. MULTI-HEAD SCREWDRIVER
  9. BOX-CUTTER AND SPARE BLADES
  10. VICE GRIPS
  11. RUBBER MALLET
  12. BREAKER BAR
  13. TIRE THUMPER
  14. FLASHLIGHT WITH EXTRA BATTERIES
  15. HOSE CLAMPS
  16. ZIP TIES
  17. DUCK TAPE
  18. BUNGEE CORDS
  19. AIR GAUGE
  20. TIRE DEPTH TOOL
  21. LIGHT TESTER
  22. FUEL FILTER WRENCH
  23. SPARE FUEL FILTERS
  24. SPARE HEADLIGHTS
  25. FUSES
  26. JUMPER CABLES
  27. WD-40
  28. ENGINE OIL
  29. COOLANT
  30. 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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