Top 50 tools for truckers to always keep in their semi

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Truck drivers aren’t expected to be mechanics, but having a few simple truck driver tools on hand can save them a lot of time if a breakdown occurs.  

These 50 tools for truckers can help you handle those simple repairs and use when completing your everyday tasks. 

50 essential tools for truck drivers 

Basic tools 

Hammers

• 3-pound sledgehammer (short handle).
• Medium-sized claw hammer.

Assortment of wrenches

• Box-end/open-end/combination wrenches.

• 7/16-inch.
• 9/16-inch.
• ½-inch.

• 5/8-inch.

• 6-to-9-inch adjustable/crescent wrenches.
• Torque wrench.
• Dog/dog bone wrench.
• Fuel filter wrench.

Ratcheting screwdriver with assortment of bits

• Flathead/slotted.
• Phillips.
• Torx.
• Hex.

Assortment of pliers

• Standard.
• Adjustable. 
• Needle nose.
• Crimping. 

• Vise grip set.

½-inch drive socket set

Flashlights 

• 5-to-6-inch LED flashlight, for coupling.
• 6-to-8-inch LED flashlight, for inspections.

• Extra batteries.
• Extra bulbs.

Fasteners 

• Assortment ratchet/winch straps.
• Set of bungee cords.

• Zip ties.

Measurement tools 

• Air pressure gauge.
• Tire depth gauge.
• Tape measure.

Winter maintenance items 

• Ice scraper.
• Extendable snow brush.
• Squeegee.
• Tire chains.

• Square-point shovel.
• Anti-freeze.

Other miscellaneous truck driver tools and supplies 

• Small toolbox.
• Utility knife.

• 36-inch push broom.

• Work gloves.

• Safety glasses.
• Extra Gladhand seals.

• Fifth wheel pin puller.

• Roll of mechanic’s wire.
• Wire cutters.
• Roll of electrical tape.
• Spare fuses. 
• 25-foot, 12-gauge extension cord.

• 2-to-3-foot steel bar.
• 36-inch crowbar.
• 1½-foot drive breaker bar.
• Metal dowel rod.