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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

This was both comical and educational. Thank you.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Excelente video very informative. Great teacher

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.

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

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

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.

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....

Great video! 👍

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

Awesome video driver. Much appreciated.

Like ur advise...good job

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

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

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.

Enjoy this learned a lot

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

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

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.

Thanks a lot .. Bless you

Awesome 👏👌👍

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.

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

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

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.

Great info

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.

Thanks pops.

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

Very nice

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.

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

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

good stuff

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Burn the ends of the Paracord to prevent fraying

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

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

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

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

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 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h9lne9V93bCliYU.html

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

Have I missed cable ties in a video?

No hand cleaners...? Or Wd40...? 😮

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

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

Don't forget spare sparkplugs 🙃

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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

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

No OBD Reader ?? LOL

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

U forgot a hammer cresent wrench

...extra work gloves

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

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seamstress tape instead of a tape measure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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