Top Pick
Electronics · Bluetooth Headsets
BlueParrott B450-XT headset
Hands-free calls with noise cancelling. Hand-held phones are banned while driving a truck.
49 CFR 392.82
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Trucking Gear & Supplies: Everything for the Road
From safety pins and fuses to dash cams and sleeper mattresses: what drivers, owner-operators and small fleets carry, sorted into 6 categories and searchable in one place.
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Cab Living · 12V Fridges & Coolers
BougeRV 12V fridge (23 qt)
Keep food in the cab instead of buying every meal at the truck stop.
- Essential
Cab Essentials · Logbooks & Paperwork
Driver's daily log books
Blank paper logs for when your ELD fails. The ELD packet needs at least 8 days of them.
49 CFR 395.22(h)
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Safety & Tools · Pre-Trip & Inspection
AstroAI heavy-duty tire gauge (0-230 PSI)
Truck tires run above what car gauges read. Catch a low tire on the pre-trip.
- Essential
Safety & Tools · Required Equipment
Fire extinguisher, 5 B:C or higher
Required on board. 10 B:C if you haul placarded hazmat. Check the UL rating.
49 CFR 393.95(a)
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Safety & Tools · Required Equipment
Reflective warning triangles (set of 3)
Required for a stopped truck. Look for FMVSS No. 125 on the label.
49 CFR 393.95(f)
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Electronics · Bluetooth Headsets
LEVN trucker Bluetooth headset
A lower-priced hands-free headset for calls with dispatch and brokers.
Electronics · Dash Cams
Truck dash cams
Video if something happens on the road or at a dock.
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Safety & Tools · Pre-Trip & Inspection
ANCEL BA101 battery tester
Check a battery before it leaves you stuck at a cold truck stop.
Electronics · GPS & Navigation
Truck GPS
Routes that account for height, weight and hazmat.
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Electronics · Power & Charging
JOREST fuse assortment (300 pcs)
Replace a blown fuse on the road instead of losing lights or a 12V socket.
Safety & Tools · Emergency & Roadside
Portable jump starters
Start on your own instead of waiting for help. Pick one rated for diesel engines.
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Cab Living · Mattresses & Sleep
Sleeper mattresses
Real rest on your 10-hour break. Measure the bunk before you order.
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Fitness & Health · Back & Posture Support
Lumbar support cushions
Support your lower back through long hours in the seat.
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Cab Living · Cooking & Coffee
12V lunch box stoves
Heat a real meal from the 12V socket while you drive or sit at a dock.
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Fitness & Health · Workout Gear
Resistance bands set
A full-body workout that packs into a sleeper drawer.
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Safety & Tools · Load Straps & Securement
Ratchet straps
Secure the load. Check the working load limit (WLL) marked on each strap.
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Fitness & Health · Meal Prep
Meal prep containers
Cook at home, eat on the road, and spend less at the truck stop.
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Cab Essentials · Work Gloves & Wear
Work gloves
Grip and hand protection for fueling, hooking up and pulling straps or chains.
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Maintenance · Fuel Additives
Diesel anti-gel additive
Helps keep diesel from gelling in cold weather. Follow the dose on the bottle.
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Safety & Tools · Flashlights & Lighting
Rechargeable LED flashlights
See under the truck and into the trailer on a night pre-trip.
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Cab Essentials · Thermoses & Drinkware
Insulated thermos
Coffee stays hot through a long night shift, so you stop less and spend less.
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Cab Essentials · Logbooks & Paperwork
Accordion document organizer
File fuel receipts by week so IFTA and tax time aren't a shoebox hunt.
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Cab Essentials · Logbooks & Paperwork
Ballpoint pens (bulk pack)
Sign BOLs and fill logs without borrowing the shipper's pen. Keep a few in every door pocket.
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Cab Essentials · Logbooks & Paperwork
Storage clipboard
A hard writing surface that also holds your BOLs, rate cons and receipts in one place.
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Cab Essentials · Small Essentials
Duct tape
The first fix for a torn seat, a cracked lens cover or a flapping trailer seal.
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Cab Essentials · Small Essentials
Heavy-duty zip ties
Hold up a loose air line, a mud flap or a cable until you get to a shop.
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Cab Essentials · Small Essentials
Safety pins (assorted pack)
Fix a torn curtain, a broken zipper or a loose strap in the sleeper in seconds.
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Cab Essentials · Small Essentials
Travel sewing kit
Sew a button or a split seam on the road instead of buying new clothes.
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Cab Essentials · Work Gloves & Wear
Insulated waterproof gloves
Chain up and fuel in winter without numb fingers.
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Cab Essentials · Work Gloves & Wear
Rain suit (jacket and pants)
Stay dry on a pre-trip, a tire change or a tarp job in the rain.
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Cab Essentials · Seat Covers & Interior
All-weather floor mats
Catch mud, snow and diesel off your boots before it soaks the cab floor.
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Cab Essentials · Seat Covers & Interior
Truck seat covers
Protect the seat from wear, spills and grease and keep resale value up.
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Cab Essentials · Cab Organization
Collapsible storage bins
Sort clothes, food and tools in the sleeper and fold flat when empty.
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Cab Essentials · Cab Organization
Seat and visor organizers
Keep your phone, logbook, pens and paperwork in reach instead of sliding around.
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Cab Essentials · Cab Organization
Steering wheel tray
A desk for paperwork or a meal while parked. Remove it before you drive.
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Cab Essentials · Thermoses & Drinkware
Spill-proof travel mug
A lid that seals, so a pothole doesn't put coffee on your log book.
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Electronics · Dash Cams
Front and cab dual dash cams
Records the road and the cab, to show what you were doing when it mattered.
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Electronics · Dash Cams
High-endurance microSD cards
Made for nonstop recording, so your dash cam isn't writing to a dead card.
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Electronics · GPS & Navigation
Dash and vent phone mounts
Keeps your phone mounted for one-touch use instead of in your hand.
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Electronics · GPS & Navigation
Trucker's road atlas
A paper backup when the GPS or signal drops, with truck routes marked.
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Electronics · GPS & Navigation
Truview TV230 4G LTE GPS Vehicle Tracker
See where your truck or trailer is in real time, and get an alert if it leaves a yard or drop lot when it shouldn't. Needs a paid monthly plan, so check the plan cost before you buy.
Electronics · CB Radios
CB antennas and mounts
Range depends on the antenna as much as the radio.
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Electronics · CB Radios
CB radios
Talk with other drivers on the road.
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Electronics · ELD & Device Accessories
Braided charging cables
Tougher than the cable that came with your phone or tablet, and long enough to reach the bunk.
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Electronics · ELD & Device Accessories
ELD tablet mounts
Hold your ELD tablet where you can see it. Check the size your ELD provider ships.
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Electronics · Power & Charging
12V USB car chargers
Charge a phone and an ELD tablet at once from one 12V socket.
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Electronics · Power & Charging
Power inverters
Run a laptop or cooler from the truck's batteries.
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Cab Living · 12V Fridges & Coolers
12V fridge freezers (40 qt and up)
Room for a week of groceries. Measure your sleeper space first.
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Cab Living · Cooking & Coffee
12V kettles and coffee makers
Coffee and hot water without walking into the truck stop.
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Cab Living · Cooking & Coffee
Truck microwaves
A fast hot meal in the sleeper. Most need an inverter sized for them.
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Cab Living · Mattresses & Sleep
Contoured sleep masks
Sleep through lot lights and daylight on a night-shift schedule.
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Cab Living · Mattresses & Sleep
Foam earplugs
Block reefers and idling trucks next to you in a crowded lot.
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Cab Living · Mattresses & Sleep
Mattress toppers
A cheaper upgrade if the factory mattress is thin.
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Cab Living · Air & Climate
12V cab fans
Move air while you sleep without idling for the AC.
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Cab Living · Air & Climate
12V heated blankets
Stay warm on a cold night without idling all night.
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Cab Living · Air & Climate
Compact air purifiers
Cut dust, smoke and diesel smell in a small sleeper.
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Cab Living · Hygiene & Laundry
Mesh laundry bags
Keep dirty clothes apart until the next truck stop laundry.
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Cab Living · Hygiene & Laundry
Quick-dry towels
Dry fast in the cab so the sleeper doesn't smell like a wet towel.
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Cab Living · Hygiene & Laundry
Shower shoes
Never step bare-foot on a truck stop shower floor.
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Safety & Tools · Pre-Trip & Inspection
Tire tread depth gauges
Measure tread before an inspector does.
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Safety & Tools · Load Straps & Securement
Cargo load bars
Stop a partial load from shifting inside a van or reefer.
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Safety & Tools · Load Straps & Securement
Edge protectors
Keep straps from cutting on sharp edges, and the freight from strap damage.
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Safety & Tools · Load Straps & Securement
Flatbed winch straps
4-inch straps for flatbed winches. Match the hook to your rail.
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Safety & Tools · Flashlights & Lighting
LED headlamps
Both hands free for chains, glad hands or a tire change in the dark.
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Safety & Tools · Emergency & Roadside
First aid kits
Treat cuts and burns from the road and the dock.
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Safety & Tools · Emergency & Roadside
High-visibility safety vests
Be seen on the shoulder. Many shippers and receivers require one on the dock.
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Safety & Tools · Emergency & Roadside
Roadside emergency kits
Blanket, light, tools and basics in one bag for a breakdown.
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Safety & Tools · Hand Tools
Fifth wheel release handle pullers
Pull the fifth wheel release without crawling between the tandems.
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Safety & Tools · Hand Tools
Multi-tools
Pliers, knife and screwdrivers in your pocket for the small jobs.
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Safety & Tools · Hand Tools
Socket and wrench sets
Handle a loose bracket or battery terminal without a road call.
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Maintenance · Interior Cleaning
Cleaning gel for vents and dash
Pulls dust out of vents, cup holders and switches where a rag can't reach.
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Maintenance · Interior Cleaning
Cordless handheld vacuums
Clean the cab and bunk without hunting for a truck stop vacuum.
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Maintenance · Interior Cleaning
Interior cleaning wipes
Wipe down the dash, wheel and seat in a few minutes on a break.
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Maintenance · Wash & Detailing
Aluminum and chrome polish
Bring back tanks, wheels and bumpers between full details.
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Maintenance · Wash & Detailing
Long-handle wash brushes
Reach the top of the cab and the windshield from the ground.
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Maintenance · Wash & Detailing
Microfiber towels
Dry and polish without scratching paint or chrome.
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Maintenance · Wash & Detailing
Truck wash soap
Wash off road film and bugs without stripping wax.
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Maintenance · Fuel Additives
Diesel fuel conditioners
Year-round conditioners for lubricity and injector cleaning. Check your engine maker's guidance.
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Maintenance · Wipers & Filters
Cabin air filters
Cleaner air in the cab and better AC airflow. Match your truck's model.
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Maintenance · Wipers & Filters
De-icer washer fluid
Washer fluid that won't freeze in the reservoir on a winter run.
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Maintenance · Wipers & Filters
Heavy-duty wiper blades
Clear the windshield in rain and snow. Match the length and arm type to your truck.
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Maintenance · Wipers & Filters
Oil and fuel filters
Keep a spare on board. Order by your engine's part number, not by the photo.
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Fitness & Health · Workout Gear
Adjustable dumbbells
Several weights in one pair. Store them where they can't shift while you drive.
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Fitness & Health · Workout Gear
Jump ropes
Ten minutes of cardio in a truck stop lot.
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Fitness & Health · Back & Posture Support
Gel seat cushions
Take pressure off your tailbone on long days behind the wheel.
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Fitness & Health · Back & Posture Support
Massage balls and foam rollers
Work out a stiff back and legs on your 30-minute break.
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Fitness & Health · Water & Filtration
Filtered water bottles
Refill from any tap instead of buying cases of bottled water.
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Large insulated water jugs
A day of cold water in one fill.
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Fitness & Health · Meal Prep
Electric lunch boxes
Heats your prepped meal from 12V or a wall plug.
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Fitness & Health · Health Monitoring
Blood pressure monitors
Track your readings between DOT physicals and bring them to your doctor.
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Fitness & Health · Health Monitoring
Weekly pill organizers
Keep medication on schedule when every day is in a different time zone.
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Common questions
What gear does every truck driver need?
Start with what FMCSA requires on board: a rated fire extinguisher, three reflective warning triangles and the ELD packet with blank paper logs. Then a hands-free headset, a heavy-duty tire gauge, spare fuses, a flashlight and a 12V fridge or cooler cover most drivers' day-to-day needs.
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