Top 10 Must-have gadgets for truckers

In this video, we ask drivers about the 10 most essential gadgets that they have in their trucks, and how they personally use them.
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Soundtrack:
Sun Dog - Tiger Gang
Pop Filter - Alternate Endings
Silver Lining - Brent Wood
00:00 Introduction
00:38 Trucking GPS
01:09 Voice activated headset
01:47 Dash Cam
02:47 CB Radio
03:43 Cooler
04:38 Television
05:16 Wifi
06:51 Instant Pot
08:02 Sunglasses

[@jasb78]

Yes you missed some items. Coffee grinder and Top Quality Whole Bean Coffee, French Press, Kettle, Spare Phone chargers, LED Flashlight, hand vacuum, emergency gas heater and extra white gas for heater to last 24 hours in case of breakdown, Sleeping bag rated to -40°C, 12V Electric blanket, Mattress Protector, Premium Pillow top mattress, Heavy Duty semi-truck grade jumper cables as long as 25FT, Everything required to re/re trailer air hose and glad hands on the back of your tractor, spare glad hand seals, spare air line fittings kit, every type of specialized tool needed to emergency adjust all types of slack adjusters, Spare tire chain keys, Emergency Flares for when weather is so poor that triangles won't cut it, Spare parts for truck and trailer - lights, bulbs, fuses, brake chambers, slack adjusters, cage off bolts and 5" long caging socket, alcohol de-icer for air lines, propane torch, a second cheap backup cellphone, Straight on Tire inflation chuck good for inflating inner truck tires, 50 foot of air hose with glad hand end attachment, a very strong pry bar, plenty of bungie cords, plenty of rope, and finally a bug out bag with all your emergency needs packed in case you need to bail from the truck fast. IF you're going into remote places with no cellphone signal your company should supply you with a satellite beacon so you can SOS for an evacuation. It could be several days before they find your body. If you're over 40 always carry baby aspirin with you, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Fish oil, and Niacin with you as this will stop a heart attack if you feel one coming on and buy you time until you get evacuated.

[@Johnny-xj4ki]

I’ll just screen shot this and study it

[@bassman4983]

A bucket, kitty litter and some thick trash bags. No it’s not pretty but sometimes in an emergency, when you gotta go you gotta go. Kitty litter is also helpful in the snow and icy area too

[@rosaliemacrae7841]

Look On line . I have bought 2 that are collapsible. One for me and one for hubby truck.

[@rg8987]

@@rosaliemacrae7841 what are you guys talking about? Something to do with number two? An emergency I usually go on the side exit. I want to better option. Please explain what you talking to work. Thank you.

[@odisdriftwood1280]

​@@rg8987are you serious you can't figure this one out,? Do you know what Kitty litter is and its function? It also can be put under behind/under/front of tires if stuck in icy snowy conditions so your tires stop spinning gives traction. The state, they gave you a license?

[@heinzkitzvelvet]

Driver-facing cameras are in the truck to protect the company, not the driver. Otherwise, the insurance premium would stay the same if it only protected the driver. Don't let them lie to you.

[@spiderbrandt4066]

I my be retired but I still like this stuff , it was my life for a long time , I enjoy these videos

[@bblaser420]

On cooking equipment, I'm suprised an air fryer wasn't mentioned.

[@williamconley1967]

They require to much power .

[@michaelwright1602]

@@williamconley1967 2200 watt inverter powers my Ninja Foodi Grill just fine. Cooked a whole chicken in it, and lost count of the steaks...

[@nicolaypastore]

@@williamconley1967 and? You can use it still. It’s not gonna harm the big rig

[@blauer2551]

I like a cordless impact, it has multiple uses. For me I pair it up with a 1/4” allen wrench to wrap the flatbed straps back up, saves a ton of time and wear on my wrists. Another gadget is the air line adapter from the seat to blow off the floor boards.

[@joeleonardo5119]

i have the airline under seat with a blower😁

[@aquafishsoup]

1. Garmin 2. Bolt cutter 3. Leaf blower 4. Tandem stopper 5. Lock

[@natixeboom]

I find using an steel bar to twist and break by cable seals a lot more reliable than bolt cutters.

[@crashnburn586]

I carry a RPG for the four wheelers.

[@AshishSharma-tf7hx]

-a- × an✓

[@Tibbs_Farm]

Hell yeah

[@michaelwright1602]

ICECO VL45 refrigerated cooler/freezer, will set you back around $550, worth every penny, runs on 12 volt, a solar panel on the roof will keep your batteries fresh and enable it to run continuously, as it requires very little power to do its job. I have had mine for near two years running in the cab of my truck. I did remove the passenger seat, installed custom 2.5" butcher block counters bought from Home Depot, cut to size, after ripping OEM plastic cabinetry out. I used 3/4" Pipe Nipple and Flanges to secure everything to the cab structure. Also have a Ninja Foodi Grill/Air Fryer in there... Along with electric skillet. Everything runs without issue on a Giandel 2200 watt inverter, also have two SunPower 110 watt solar panels on the roof. My APU rarely needs to run, fuel is expensive, solar panels are cheap.

[@mrwonderful2081]

I’d like to add a back scratcher to your list 😂

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Haha, those come in handy don't they?

[@Bendigo1]

A good leaf blower and a tarp. It saves so much time if you need to sweep out. Use the tarp to stop everything flying out the back and pick up after yourself.

[@ThyShadowPaladin]

"Do you ever wonder what truck drivers keep in their cabs?" Pet lizards..? :D

[@nicolaypastore]

Lot lizards

[@samhersir]

Thank you for this channel.

[@williamconley1967]

I really have to see this 2k dollar cooler/freezer .

[@michaelwright1602]

ICECO makes a great unit, the VL45, it will set you back $550. I have one in my truck... If you have a wide body aero truck with an automatic, it will sit between the seats and still allow you to get to the sleeper. I pulled the front passenger seat, built a subfloor and attached with straps to the truck structure, she ain't going anywhere.

[@joshpicken5978]

that’s crazy i got one for 400$ and it’s paid off in the first 30 days

[@alli8763]

Thanks for the video. My dad's a Trucker & want to get him some things he can actually use 😂

[@DisabledPrepper]

Subscribed!

[@donrobbie5528]

Notepad that will fit in your pocket, jot down load #, pick up numbers, origin, destination, trailer number etc. so when you are doing a pickup you have it all on one page and if you hand it to the receiving or shipping clerk and they walk off with it or it gets dropped, wet, etc. it's no big deal.

[@petesmalls08]

Whoa! Hold up! Did that guy just say he barbecues on his truck? Now I know he didn't just say that!

[@proudcanadian9816]

You misunderstood brother. He said he "keeps a bbq on his truck" means he brings it along with him so when he's at a truck stop, he'll unpack it, fund some shade under a tree, hook up the propane tank and have a steak. "keeps a bbq on his truck' does not mean he literally cooks with it on his truck.

[@petesmalls08]

@@proudcanadian9816Oh, ok.

[@francomtz7115]

In today's truck life you rely on all that new technology! But it makes drivers less effective. Im 50 year old driver driving for 32 years and I have more confidence in myself to get around cities or towns than the new tech..

[@michaelwright1602]

Best to use those years of experience vs the computer... The computer will put you in spots you have no business being.

[@eagle25311]

Works for you but I don't have much experience yet so the tech helps

[@davepc2u]

True but those VCR and portable DVD players sucked in the day. Easy to use tv on a cell phone or tablet.

[@starlanight3334]

Thank God somebody agrees. It seems like the number one thing that drivers thinks the most important is a GPS. In my day it was Map and a phone.

[@MrNastytrucker44]

@@eagle25311 before tech was a thing, drivers were able to read a map and figure it out too many drivers are lazy and dont learn and retain anything, ever wonder how old timers can give you directions and tell you exactly where something is? Ask a newer driver, they cant because tech drives their truck they just hold a wheel and keep the seat warm never retaining anything.

[@garfield8900]

No one talks about this but your going to lose all your muscle tone doing this job, unless, you keep a good set of dumbbells in your truck and use them 3-4 times a week. Of course if your in a day cab you can’t do this but in a double bunk truck there’s a lot of exercises you can do. Drive safe!

[@jonathanjuillerat9831]

A fridge a stove and kitchen supplies and tools for me.

[@nathelm]

#11: a food saver vacuum sealer.

[@Tolerantbuddy]

No one mentioned the old school map 🗺 lol

[@josebocanegra5620]

They are talking about “gadgets”. An atlas for sure is a must have.

[@lucasharten6913]

Been driving for over 2 years and have not needed an atlas yet.

[@Tolerantbuddy]

@@lucasharten6913 means that you’re not yet a real trucker, you’re just a city dude 😆

[@jamesmoore6907]

I might be wrong But the Dot is particular about what your blocking the view with.

[@yosephyisrael37]

I recommend not to purchase Rand McNally. I bought 2 within 3 years. They will freeze and or heat up and shutdown

[@roseorchid7981]

Buy Garmin Dezl. Cant go wrong. 3 years and still going

[@Bendigo1]

Any gps can do that, but i do agree that Rand Mcnally are not the best quality. I have a garmin that has been running strong for 7 years. I still have a backup for just in case though.

[@donrobbie5528]

Loved, loved, loved my Rand McNally but it had a lot of hardware issues from the get go. It finally died this week and I broke down and ordered a Garmin. If you've got the cash to keep 2 GPS then Rand could work.

[@willarddevoe5893]

A CB radio should have an RF Gain knob and a good stock microphone plugged in the front of the set. Avoid novelty microphones and using a squelch.

[@vernhi]

The best item in my truck is my casper mattress

[@Alejandro-zw1fr]

what the wifi that you used?

[@dbahlchi-town3576]

Forgot Sunflower seeds!

[@FrankLeblanc]

I'd like to see direct comparison in between leading GPS brands and models. Finding out hard to find good reviews.

[@Yeahhhhbuddyyy]

What was the wifi he said he had?

[@kentr2424]

Rand McNally = Rotten McGarbage. I've had several Rand McNally products (GPS tablets, dash cams) and have returned each and every one of them because they were junk. Wouldn't update, wouldn't work, couldn't fix.

[@AlexLopez-yv6rr]

You probably don’t know how to use I’ve had the same rand gps for 5 years works great

[@husnainamanat9727]

Can secondary school pass apply for truck driver..?

[@gj5films170]

Yes you can!

[@AssadKhalif]

Im not a OTR driver... Yet.. But if i was youd best believe im talking my oled switch with me 😂 lol

[@nicolaypastore]

Wouldn’t a mini fridge be better than a cooler?.. Also who needs a tv when you have a laptop or tablet?..

[@eagle25311]

You don't truck do ya

[@nicolaypastore]

@@eagle25311 I know plenty of truckers who has a mini fridge and everyone has a freakin laptop or tablet.. So what does that gotta do with anything

[@eagle25311]

Most company drivers can't fit a mini fridge and you're not allowed to take out the passenger seat so a cooler will have to work. Laptop is fine but I also want TV

[@nicolaypastore]

@@eagle25311 lol dude I literally know people working for swift with a mini fridge in the company truck. Why would you need to take out the passenger seat? There is plenty enough room in most trucks to fit a fridge, microwave and a bunch of other stuff..

[@eagle25311]

@@nicolaypastore well there's a little spot in the t680 I drive I can fit the cooler in but I don't think it's big enough for a mini fridge but I'll have to double check

[@stevenpop5276]

Yo aight mate 🤣

[@stop...3868]

My top is Power inverter 24v/220v Phone iPad Wireless heads phones TomTom 6250 Video recorder Multicooker Phone charger Blanket, pillow We do not use CB radio in Europe

[@observation2384]

#ANSUL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM...

[@thebardock6785]

Can we got products list in discription

[@TheGeeoff]

If they link to Amazon then they could make a little cash from this too.

[@bohonzemalonze8926]

The British dude is like the truck driver version of Robert Fripp.

[@iankirkpatrick264]

The British guy Richard Lamb is nothing like Robert Fripp…….Richard Lamb is a lying, thieving con man!!

[@thetawave2473]

Don’t start getting racist dude

[@bohonzemalonze8926]

@@thetawave2473 lol whut? British isn't even a ethnic group, its a nationality.

[@eagle25311]

Reset? Naa 3 weeks of recap lol

[@observation2384]

QUESTION. I BELIEVED THE PYROMETER WAS ONE OF A Sophisticated PIECE OF EQUIPMENT... HOWEVER....IT DOES NOT. DETECT AND OR EXTINGUISH A FIRE IN THIS PARTICULAR HEAVY USE EQUIPMENT: SEMIs...why? #ANSUL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM...

[@Bendigo1]

The pyrometer is a guage to know the temp of the exhaust so thet you do not burn up the turbo. A fire supression system would be nice to have in turcks but they could add too much weight and complexity so we are stuck using fire extiguishers.

[@secretsquirrel6718]

You can tell they filmes this in Canada........

[@sandasturner9529]

A pee bag for when I can't stop/pullover.

[@eagle25311]

Piss jug alley

[@intrinsicwizard]

When I have to piss I just steer with my knees on the wheel and I cup both my hands together to piss in, then I just toss is out the window. To clean my hands I just lick them and air dry.

[@alex1701waller]

@@intrinsicwizard the true trucker way

[@sandasturner9529]

Microwave, 12volt hotpot.

[@GrindaGangtv]

Trucking is actually sad these ppl don’t make enough money for what they go thur as far as health risk day to day wear n tear on the body and much more

[@nstl440]

How can he work the the US being English?

[@lions2lambs]

How can the mexican guy at your local mcdonalds work in america?

[@danelicker317]

There are people from all over the world that drive trucks in the US. I've met drivers from the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Russia, you name it.

[@joeleonardo5119]

i am from dominican republic and i am an OTR driver...so.....

[@nstl440]

@@joeleonardo5119 i thought the US was difficult for immigrants.

[@joeleonardo5119]

@Ns Tl well the law says you can't discriminate someone to work due to nationality, sexual preference or gender or background or culture or age or color or disability, among other things, now, racism is another ball game, there is an agenda and the media that loves that problem.

[@mikecioka1180]

2000$ cooler?

[@intrinsicwizard]

Yeah, that sounds a bit insane. You can get a galanz fridge with a separate fridge and freezer compartment for around 200$ Have no idea what cooler he is spending 2grand on, but it sounds really stupid

[@davetrent644]

The guy in the blue shirt is from russia. He use to work for roadlink in chicago. He finally learned how to talk the american way.

[@stuartellis7436]

atlas

[@bryanmelton5538]

YES U MISSED U NEED A TRUCK DRIVER ROAD ATLAS TRUCKSTOP BOOK A NOTE BOOK AND A PEN HAHAHA LOL

[@andrewmiller3098]

#1 item everyone didn't mention to have with you at all times is Jesus.

[@willmann30]

He's dead and not EVER coming back 😂🤣😂.

[@andrewmiller3098]

@@willmann30 get behind me satan.

[@candoallthings6748]

💯💯💯Amen ✝️🩸💪🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@azziato7703]

Is Jesus an item for you?

[@andrewmiller3098]

@@azziato7703 get behind me Satan.

[@dannygingerich2360]

2gs on a fridge! Dude isn't too bright imo omfgod

[@thetawave2473]

Who you talking to racist fool?

[@dannygingerich2360]

@@thetawave2473 can I just be racist or just a fool rather than both?

[@Razorokc]

Why does the bearded ginger constantly shake his head no?

[@secretsquirrel6718]

I dont got any of that sh/t! Save your money.

[@CenobiteBeldar]

Will you have what you saved when you die?

[@secretsquirrel6718]

@@CenobiteBeldar no. My kids will Better to I inherit money than a bunch of junk.

[@thetawave2473]

@@secretsquirrel6718 translation: “I’m a racist b*tch”

[@secretsquirrel6718]

@THETAWAVE I'm racist because I don't waste my money on silly gadgets that I don't need. Hhhhmmm. I see how you may feel that's racism. However, I posit that your probably just a little low in the IQ department. Lashing out at others whom you don't understand. Being angry and jealous when strangers are more successful. It's a pity.

[@2SecondsAgo]

Is meth number 11?