Truckers Tool Kit

[@southernfarmer8526]

A bag of zip ties will help out a lot in a pinch also! I’ve never understood drivers that didn’t keep basic stuff to keep rolling but I guess some just plan on holding the wheel everyday. Great video!

[@welcompanies]

Great call on zipties! Very useful.

[@Cristiano-ronaldo-0750]

Just like my mentor told me once “a trucker with no basic tools is not a trucker ,being a trucker is not just holding the wheel “

[@MikeSmith-ft2pm]

U SAID!!!

[@jackhammer9622]

Very nice set up thanks for taking the time. I'd recommend also adding some hose repair tape, zip ties, 18/4 cable, 14 ga stranded cable, channellocks, diagonal cutters,, vice grips,, and some metal wire.

[@DrME-ji2fn]

Hammer or mini sledge. Used mine plenty of times when the pins stick trying to slide the tandems.

[@63stratoman]

Got to have a hammer! And if you need backup, a bigger one!

[@Bendigo1]

1 claw hammer, 1 small sledge hammer.

[@davidgomez5116]

I've had where they got stuck and the only way to bring them back was to physically pull them and put a vice grip on it from under the trailer. So vice grips would be handy too. Extra pairs of gloves when yours get torn up or used up enough. Plus with vice grips you won't need to carry channel locks unless you really want to then have at it lol.

[@colt2206]

I would add a 3.5lb hammer, crescent wrench’s, and some vice grips

[@charlesstevenson5141]

Cut the excessive weight and needed space by replacing all those screw drivers with a single driver with a full set of interchangeable heads including hex and stars. I've also found (in most cases) a ratchet and set of sockets to be lighter and save space as well. One of the biggest problems I see most drivers face that they don't realize is the amount of crap they keep in their truck which adds excessive weight and it's easy to loose track of that. Ounces leads to pounds and a good deal of drivers have several hundred pounds worth of personal items in their truck and can make a difference in being overweight on the steer axle.

[@UndefinedBailiwick]

A trucker once told me that they weighed in at exactly 40,000.

[@krystalanderson3471]

Thanks for the advice. I'm starting my trucking career and was just looking around for helpful tips. Now I know what to bring in my emergency bag

[@stevenkmiller]

I carry a small assortment of tools in the side box but I keep a big and a small adjustable wrench, a multitool, and a 6-way screwdriver and some zipties in a tiny bag behind the seat, easily accessible from the ground. No more hunting thru an entire bag just for a Phillips.

[@jammiewilson19]

Thank you for that valuable information I'm a New Kid in trucking and all this information is grateful God bless you trucker jammie Wilson out of Fresno

[@welcompanies]

Very welcome Jammie! Stay safe out there!

[@paulkatelyntoney3219]

Leatherman multi tool on your belt, in your pocket or in glove box doubles up on a lot of tools in your bag but you don’t have to dig through bag to get

[@Bendigo1]

Always have at least 2 spare headlight bulbs. If one goes out it is very likely the other one will go out soon after. On 2 occasions i had a headlight go out. I changed the bad one closed the hood and the other one had gone out when I closed the hood.

[@Rich-ni2ol]

I have the same bag. Oddly enough, I also carry a Leatherman OHT and it has saved me more times than I can remember. Two screwdrivers, short and long, with interchangeable bits. As for the wrenches, these modern trucks are mostly metric nowadays except for the steer hub cap and trailer gladhands, which require a 1/2" socket and a 3/4" ratcheting wrench for a caging bolt. A 1/2" breaker bar is also good to carry to replace a serpentine belt and a fuel filter wrench specific to the truck if the driver is competent enough.

[@KEVINWRIGHT0]

I recommend Cubby Buddy Toolbox For Easy Tool Storage ... Sold Only At Four State Trucks In Joplin Missouri ... I-44 Exit 4 Across From The Pilot

[@rooted9287]

This was both comical and educational. Thank you.

[@Chino-qm2kf]

Great video. I would add tire plugs, a tow chain and starting fluid.

[@Airon79]

Tire plugs and something to cut the excess otherwise the road can pull them out .

[@davidburton612]

I used my propane torch multiple times during cold weather. Buy good quality tools, not cheapies!! Heavy duty freezer ziploc bags to keep stuff from leaking all over your tools. A winter survival kit -- just in case! I used mine more than once over the years.

[@M4CB]

This can't be emphasized enough! I had tools for years that never tuseted. OTR for one year and they're rusted shut. Buy some small silicone packets and put them in the ziplock bags too

[@donaldclements406]

I'd add a universal nut n bolt kit of all sizes that way you can do a simple repair on site when someone steals your nuts n leaves the bolts from something like your grill gaurd

[@TheArmymedic74]

Great video, maybe I missed it but a pair of large Vice grips to hold the tandem release if it won’t hold itself during tandem slides.

[@MrBubinski777]

Spare wiper blade. It really sucks when you're in the middle of a snow storm or a rainstorm and your wiper blade goes flailing off into the ditch.

[@jwr_9782]

Happened to me today. 3rd day in a truck.

[@raymondnelson4586]

Thanks for the video. As a new driver I appreciate all the tools you listed. I already got a few of them. But I’ll definitely buy more.

[@lennartdundys2657]

I once paid $650.00 for a jump start... the nearest truck repair was 30 miles away. I carry rubber gloves with me, I have done repairs where there was no heavy duty hand cleaner near by and ended up having one heck of time getting my hands clean. ... and yes get jumper cables I have a 1 gauge cables by 25 feet long and I have used them a few times

[@willmann30]

Also if you have an inverter a 50ft 12awg outdoor extension cord. I also carry a spot light in case I need to work under the truck.

[@welcompanies]

That's an awesome idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@alexgrecico9720]

Tools in truck you can never have too much of...everything that you think is just a waste of space on the road becomes gold !! I got about 4-5 plastic bins of tools under bed. 1 full of electrical - tape, fuses, light bulbs, tester light, multimeter, quick connects, heat shrinks, small torch and so on, other bin -grinder with cut off wheel, couple impact guns, propane torch ..and all other big tools, another bin of sockets, wratchets and tools like that. And last bin I got all the liquids, like starting fluid, wd-40, pb blast,..on my trailer in tool box I got all the bigger liquids like gallon of anti freeze, trans fluid and engine oil and couple of 20k Jacks...I could pull off any repair on the road unless I had to rebuild an engine on side of road :)... Had a blown tire .took exit pulled far enough off the road..took wheel off and had other one on and rolling in less than an hour....

[@frankswain9483]

Super helpful, great ideas! Many thanks! Will use all your ideas.

[@welcompanies]

Very welcome Frank! Glad we could help!

[@adrianhidalgo9699]

Like ur advise...good job

[@stevensmith-kg5jv]

The only thing I didn't see was a flashlight. Good job 👍

[@welcompanies]

Great call! Definitely a necessary item to have in the truck.

[@icardenas3909]

I have additional a diesel transfer pump, impact Gun, carry 5 gallons coolant, 1 gallon oil, battery jump pack, milwaukee m18 blower etc.

[@Rich-ni2ol]

If you need 5 gallons of coolant then you probably have bigger issues like a leaking water pump or a bad rad cap. I carry one unopened bottle and if I have to crack it open for any amount I pick up another gallon.

[@icardenas3909]

@@Rich-ni2ol I'm not leaking any fluids I keep them as a back up for myself and I've also helped stranded drivers with blown coolant hoses once or twice.

[@leadingladyiam6906]

Enjoy this learned a lot

[@clintonjacques8133]

2 crescent wrench’s, propane torch, socket set, brass air fittings, sealant tape, die electric grease, mini sledgehammer, vide grips, side cutters. Mechanics wire, zip ties, extra glad hands

[@ford79er99]

Another great tool to have is a hammer. A 3lb hammer will definitely come in handy. A small torch as well

[@UndefinedBailiwick]

I'm looking to be a local or regional driver that gets paid hourly. I think I'll just keep a Leatherman Surge, bit kit, bit extender and flashlight on me. And maybe a crescent wrench or hammer in my lunch box. Repairs won't necessarily be affecting my bottom line since I'll be a company driver, so I'm not looking to do anything too extreme.

[@TheClintmeister]

Hammer, zip ties, duct tape (gorilla tape), 1 screwdriver multiple tips, all in one allen and torx sets, 10" pipe wrench, plastic lure kit to hold multiple nuts and bolts and loose stuff, extra wiper blades, extra mud flaps.

[@colt2206]

Keep those air hose clean and dressed too. All that grease degrades them quickly

[@frederickknapp5340]

I also like torx wrenches and also carry a 300lb torq wrench along with 2 20 ton jacks and a spare air bag and brake can

[@johnnunez6940]

No hand cleaners...? Or Wd40...? 😮

[@welcompanies]

That would indeed be a good addition!

[@samrepairdiy]

Very good info I hope all truckers see this video. I can believe that it has thumbs down or hate comments. Thank you Sr. 👍

[@welcompanies]

Appreciate the kind words Sam! Stay safe out there!

[@yosef6216]

storing your wrenches and screwdrivers in a roll can save you a ton of time

[@lorenzopaz3617]

Excelente video very informative. Great teacher

[@JamesBrown-ye1el]

Lets not forget about the duct tape. I once hit a low hanging limb hanging over a road. It put a hole in the front of my trailer. I used that to seal it to keep rain off my load till I could have it repaired.

[@frederickknapp5340]

if you go electrical, go Klein tools, best ones out there along with a butane torch and the proper connectors

[@jammiewilson19]

Hey Jeff how do you stay warm in your truck and trailer in the winter time when you have to take your rest break through your trucks have heaters on them or some sort of plugs that you can plug in electric blankets etc etc can you answer that question for me I'd really appreciate it this is Trucking jammie Wilson out of Fresno California

[@welcompanies]

Hey there Jammie! You've inspired a new video idea. We'll be making a winter-specific video shortly :) In the meantime... Yes, our trucks have both bunk heaters and inverters that run off an APU so you are able to stay warm in cold weather. If you are struggling to keep the bunk warm however, a quality sleeping bag (rated 0-10 degrees) would do wonders. They pack down very small and provide a lot of warmth.

[@rare_wulf9358]

Sleeping bag works miracles during cold winter and when truck breaks down , not Being able to use heater, as long you stay inside sleeping bag where it is nice and warm, you will not have problem, it’s only when you have to venture outside sleeping bag when you feel the cold

[@thereviewer4173]

Wrenches can be replaced with a small and medium size adjustable wrenches. Also, his wrenches are likely missing either the metric or standard size, but then again, the adjustable wrenches should suffice.

[@Bendigo1]

There are times that standard wrenches work much better than an adjustable wrench.

[@thereviewer4173]

@@Bendigo1 Standard wrenches are better overall than adjustable wrenches. I mentioned adjustable wrenches because they save space as opposed to having an entire set of wrenches both metric and SAE.

[@Bendigo1]

@@thereviewer4173 yes, absolutely right. I didn't mean to sound like i disagree, I just wanted to add that point to your point. I always carry both. Sometimes an adjustable wrench is just much faster and easier to use than trying to find the right wrench. And a large adjustable wrench is much better than carrying around a bunch of 1" plus wrenches to remove a glad hand or something.

[@thereviewer4173]

@@Bendigo1 You can create a chart that combines both metric and SAE sizes in order from small to largest and in millimeters. This way, you can easily find the wrench the fits best without guessing. Also, bolt heads that have lines on them (indicating bolt grade) are SAE bolts, and the manufacturer intended them to be used with SAE wrenches. In the same way, bolt heads with metric grade numbers (8.8, 10.9, etc.) are metric bolts and so metric tools were meant to be used with them. That being said, sometimes metric tools fit better than the SAE tools that were meant for SAE bolts, or vice versa.

[@Bendigo1]

@@thereviewer4173 yep. That works great when you have the time :) im actually really good at "guessing" the size of an unknown bolt or nut. And yes many times sae or metric fits the opposite better. Either because of wear or corrosion build up. In a situation where you need to get a nut or bolt off asap or if you need a quick airline repair an adjustable wrench will do the job. But they arent great for precision work. Like trying to fasten a nut and bolt in a tight space.

[@Keyboardwarrior36932]

Great video! 👍

[@tjobcorp]

I know im not talking about a semi truck but in my personal pickup i keep a harbor freight tool kit, jumper cables, my battery powered impact gun, a tow strap and my lockout kit used to unlock vehicles.

[@yassersalama9813]

thank you very much, I really liked it, and I suggest you to add the tools name written on the screen as many truck drivers are not native speakers, believe me it helps a lot.

[@welcompanies]

Great idea! Thank you!

[@cibo8886]

Subtitle is a available on yt

[@Mickey_Bauer]

Don't forget spare sparkplugs 🙃

[@paceta80]

Awesome video driver. Much appreciated.

[@kevincoleman9761]

Missed a couple items. Filter wrench, channel locks, wd40, full set torq my kenworth has 3 diff sizes. I carry 18 in pipe wrench so when landing gear handle is gone you can still unhook, fifth wheel pin puller. Bungee cords and couple ratchet straps. I have a few bolts and bunch of air line and fittings. I carry a tire plug kit, air hose is quick coupler to tank, my jumpers are custom with weld lead ends so I don't have to open battery box and no one can borrow them. I lowboy so I'm always jumping equipment. Most important thing he forgot is a good hammer and pry bar. I have bunch more stuff but to long.

[@OneLazyTrucker]

I would add a basic electrical test light, if you know how to use it.

[@cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739]

Thanks pops.

[@zephyrus7258]

I wish the wipers still had that little screwI don't know how many times I've had a wiper Played fly off and heavy rain or snow

[@MrAjusog]

Not one hammer or sledgehammer or mini crowbar in the kit..... really?

[@joevega5477]

U forgot a hammer cresent wrench

[@joevega5477]

Air fittings

[@matthewknight5745]

There are more you need than that but it's a start

[@alexgrecico9720]

100% agree. There's a lot more ...

[@Joelittle_]

I’d add a 3/8 ID break line a longer one.

[@DanielGarcia-zz9eg]

Drivers, D.O.T requires you to carry fuses. When they can't find nothing wrong with you, they will pop that question to pop you

[@Bendigo1]

If they ask that, tell them that there are spares in the fuse box.

[@alexrev13]

Wowwwwww, I never knew that. But I've been only driving for 2 years.

[@DanielGarcia-zz9eg]

@@alexrev13 you'll learn the hard way when inspections pop up. I thought I was doing good but I learn the little things can get u in trouble

[@MB12116]

Hammer? Shovel? Light? Tow strap/chain? Knife? Adjustable wrench? Lug wrench/jack? Poncho? Tarp?

[@apuertorican1773]

Only owner operators need all that. Company drivers call road side or take the truck to a Pilot, Love’s or TA for repairs.

[@Bendigo1]

Unless you know how to fix the small stuff and hate waiting 6 hours to get a light replaced....

[@johnjacob688]

@@Bendigo1 The last company I worked didn't want us to do any kind of work to the vehicles. They didn't care if it was a light bulb that needed replacing.

[@Bendigo1]

@@johnjacob688 I have worked for a company like that. I understand their reasoning for it. A lot of drivers barely know how to open a hood, so if they try :fixing something, it could just cause more problems. But i am not one of those drivers, I am not going to sit on an onramp for 4 hours for a service truck to come change a lightbulb, and yes some drivers do that...

[@yosef6216]

need a head lamp and an extra flashlight w magnet - yes i know you have one in the cab

[@johnjacob688]

You forgot to tell us what that display port adapter would be used for.

[@kg7yts187]

Burn the ends of the Paracord to prevent fraying

[@paramsandhu1733]

Thanks a lot .. Bless you

[@mowatribe]

The tool that rules them all, made in the USA leatherman, thank me later.

[@ashwinikumargoel9388]

Very nice

[@lalalalo37]

Great info

[@j.manuelcharriez8115]

Awesome 👏👌👍

[@Sham1r0]

Have I missed cable ties in a video?

[@keithmyers1454]

I didn't SEE, EXTRA fingerless gloves EXTRA FLIP FLOPS EXTRA cell phone battery

[@PlayingwithPawz]

Doesn't or didn't JBG Travales work for them

[@davidlink4528]

Yes he did

[@stevek4449]

Also look into -- OZ 1000 amp super capacitor jump starter- . Hook up to weak battery to charge device and it sends back 1000 amps at 14 volts. No jumper cables or second truck needed. Works down to 3 volts . Here is video of smaller version. Can get from Amazon kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6SaeaWCra90j7M

[@briancrowder8421]

good stuff

[@georgewilson1184]

He left out a bunch of stuff cold weather gloves black rubber chemical resistant gloves. Safety glasses more than one pair a hard hat safety work boots what he did not mention was the dangers of jump starting those batteries can and do explode if there is a tiny hole or crack in the outer caseing shell of the battery you must know your batteries but how about the guy or gal that you are helping make them do their own hooking up and make sure you & them have safety glasses on and proper ear protection in the event of an explosion it’s loud I have been 40’ away and I will tell you it is jaring and there is debris flying threw the air that’s why you need safety glasses and ear muffs like they wear at the shooting range you have to be very aware of your surroundings on this job again more then one flash light duct tape or gorilla tape a couple of hammers ball peen and a carpenters claw hammer and a 5 pound mallet and a crowbar 3’ minimum A heavy duty Log chain 10’ minimum to see if you can get a driver help pull you if you get stuck or help some one else 10’ is adequate that is what I carried when I drove dump truck I used it frequently and carry a bunch of valve stem caps you have to protect that valve in case you need to inflate a tire that valve requires protection from contaminates And D.O.T. Can cite you on that and carry you a small personal first aid kit and carry a good pocket multi purpose tool like a Swiss Army knife or Shaffers tool

[@WarBoy87]

3:50

[@losaguirre9459]

😂

[@enigmaak8049]

How is important to install flush able toilet in the semi truck? Human does eat and then human poop. Right? Or use diaper, garbage bag, etc

[@fransleeuwe5429]

No OBD Reader ?? LOL

[@ghostbuilder3187]

If I’m nit paid to fix, the company can just make the service call.

[@trintdaviss151]

how boutyou pay a proper wage to drivers before u ask them to become your side mechanics

[@benjaminsfig]

Jeff what's up man Benjamin we rode a few times.

[@changemymind8692]

...extra work gloves

[@johnherman8861]

yeah I dont have to carry all that crap... I GET PAID FOR BREAKDOWNS. BY THE HOUR

[@_JakeFrom_StateFarm_]

Good for you, steering wheel holder.

[@daviesmia]

seamstress tape instead of a tape measure

[@johnjacob688]

Why, what's the benefit?

[@daviesmia]

@@johnjacob688 Seamstress tape can be rolled up very small for storage, and can measure more irregular shaped things.

[@cainjessup706]

😂😂😂

[@773alonzo]

WEL can **** a **** lol

[@richcreager7877]

Only thing I need is a cell phone lol Call the company tell them come fix this shit

[@hectorlantan3410]

🤣🤣

[@nhampton1115]

👎 you don't have information where to get these things

[@bebemisterio4813]

I belive he said either harbor freight tools, home depot and lowes

[@mrchurchill3160]

Amazon has everything you’re looking for. I’m Getting my go to bag together.

[@apuertorican1773]

U can find tools anywhere, even Walmart sells tools. Common sense goes a long way🥴

[@Bendigo1]

Truck stops even have most everything he mentions. They are more expensive at a truck stop but they have them.

[@katdaddy469]

You missed the most important tool there is for a driver. I'll just leave this here and see who can guess what it is. I'll reply if someone can guess it right....Go