Basic Essentials Every Trucker Should Carry

  5th wheel puller *   Pain relievers - nothing with alcohol in it
  Air freshener   Paper towels*
  Alarm clock   Push broom
  Antifreeze*   Ratchet cargo straps*
  Assorted bulbs*   Reflective triangles* and brightly colored cloth
  Assorted fuses*   Scissors
  Books/magazines   Shop towels*
  Bungee cords*   Silicone spray*
  Cab fan*   Small oil can with machine oil*
  Camera and film or one time use, sealed, flash camera   Spare airlines*
  Compass   Spare fuel filter*
  Crow bar   Spare gladhands*
  Defense Spray   String or cord
  Duct tape*   Sunglasses
  Ether - starting fluid*   Tandem pin puller*
  Fire extinguisher - appropriate for cargo being hauled*   Thermos
  First aid kit   Tie wraps*
  Fly swatter   Tissue
  Fuel conditioner*   Transistor radio
  Funnels*   Trash bags
  Gear/huboil*   Velcro (assorted sized) with adhesive back
  Glass Cleaner*   WD40*
  Hand cleaner*   Weather radio
  Hangers   Wiper blades*
  Landing gear handle*   Wooden stick matches in a waterproof container
  Metal dustpan   Work gloves*
  Music/tapes   Working flashlight* and extra batteries*
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*can be purchased at TruckPro stores.

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