Every trucker, no matter if you are an owner operator or a company driver, needs a well put together tool kit. We have compiled a list of some of the most essential tools every driver needs, as well as some that drivers should have for those “once in a blue moon” situations.
See if there is anything you can add to your tool kit or contact us to let us know if there is something else you recommend drivers carry.
1) Vice Grips
For instances when you need a tight grip on something.
2) Duct Tape
You never know when you might need some duct tape.
3) Light Test Kit
Don’t get a violation for having a light out!
4) Heavy Duty Box Knife
Slicin’ and dicin’!
5) Multi-Head Screwdriver
A must have for any toolbox.
6) Socket Set
7) Bungee Cords
8) Adjustable Wrenches
9) Zip Ties
10) Electrical Tape
11) Heat Shrink Tape
12) Lighter
To heat up your shrink tape.
13) Extra Roll of Wire
Good to have on hand in case you need it.
14) Extra Jug of Oil
Also a must have in the truck.
15) Extra Jug of Coolant
Also a necessity.
16) Silicone
17) Rags
It can get messy when doing DIY repairs on your truck.
18) Booster Cables
You hope you don’t have to use them, but you are glad you have them.
19) Tire Pressure Gauge
Keeping your tires at the correct air pressure can save you TONS of money on fuel and keeps your tires’ tread looking good.
20) Tire Depth Gauge
To see how long you have left on your tires or if you need to get more tires.
21) WD-40
You need some sort of lubricant like WD-40.
23) Rubber Hammer
24) Mallet Hammer
For the times you need a little extra “umph!”
25) Allen Key Wrench Set
26) Smaller Hose Clamps
Need these when you are fixing leaky hoses with joint fitters.
27) Joint Fitters
28) Spare Fuses
29) Turbo Hose Clamp
30) Spare Turbo Hose
31) Spare ECM
Not absolutely necessary but useful if yours goes out so you can at least pull off to the side of the road.
32) Spare Headlights
Your headlights going out at night could be a bad situation.
33) Spare Fuel Filters
34) Fuel Filter Wrench
35) Diesel Fuel Conditioner
Last but not least. You need something to put all your tools in. Check out the cubby buddy tool box created by fellow owner operator Jeff Zehrer.
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