Truckers Report Jobs

Find Trucking Jobs

Company Driver Company Driver Dry Van Dry Van Flatbed Flatbed Refrigerated Refrigerated Specialized Specialized Owner Operator Owner Operator
More Trucking Job Searches ⌄ Fewer Trucking Job Searches
⌃

Special Tools Checklist for HD Semi's

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Peterbilt379Fan, Sep 18, 2019.

  1. Sep 18, 2019 #1
    Peterbilt379Fan

    Peterbilt379Fan Bobtail Member

    3
    2
    Sep 17, 2019
    0
    Other than the basic tools (e.g., wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, pliers, etc.), what are the necessary special tools needed to work on semi's in heavy equipment/diesel mechanics? (for instance: battery, brakes, fuel lines, pullers, engine repair, drive-train, etc. etc.).

    On the other hand, what are some special tools that you absolutely do not need? For instance, tools and pieces that the tool trucks urge you to buy but you really do not need it, a shop does not even need to buy it, or a tool that eventually just gets tossed aside.

    Thank You Much for Your Knowledge
     
    Peterbilt379Fan, Sep 18, 2019
    Peterbilt379Fan, Sep 18, 2019
    #1
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. Sep 18, 2019 #2
    A5¢

    A5¢ Medium Load Member

    389
    544
    Oct 30, 2017
    0
    A really good torque wrench is super handy to have. Actually, two would be better. One for smaller torque specs and a big boy for the serious fasteners.
     
    A5¢, Sep 18, 2019
    A5¢, Sep 18, 2019
    #2
    Dino soar Thanks this.
  4. Sep 18, 2019 #3
    Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

    49,826
    315,736
    May 4, 2015
    0
    Fuel water separator wrench.

    Oil and fuel filter wrench attachment for a ratchet.

    Tire irons if you carry your own spares.

    Brake adjustment set for modern slack adjusters.

    Grease gun.

    Volt meter, continuity tester, test light.
     
    Dave_in_AZ, Sep 18, 2019
    Dave_in_AZ, Sep 18, 2019
    #3
    Socal Xpress Thanks this.
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.