What tools do you keep in your truck?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Speedco, Nov 19, 2015.

  1. Speedco

    Speedco Bobtail Member

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    Hey veteran drivers, what tools do you keep in your truck? Anything a rookie may not think to pack?
     
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  3. rabbiporkchop

    rabbiporkchop Road Train Member

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    Pneumatic die grinder and my antenna analyzer and my microphone tester and a few screwdrivers and soldering equipment
     
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  4. G.Anthony

    G.Anthony Road Train Member

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    this has been on here before. too bad you didn't do a search.

    i carry my cell phone, with Penske on speed dial.

    nuff said.
     
  5. KMac

    KMac Road Train Member

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    I just keep basic hand tools, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, vise trips etc, 2lb Engineer Hammer, Cordless Drill, Cordless Leaf Blower, jumper cables, glad hand air hose, nothing fancy.
     
  6. JReding

    JReding Road Train Member

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    Having always been a company driver, first with FedEx, which didn't allow us to touch the trucks, and now a small dedicated fleet, I've never carried tools other than a hammer and vise grip until now. My manager at my current job went and purchased 130 piece tool kits for about $40 from Harbor Freight Tools for all of us. They come in a pretty nice little carrying case. They'll work in a pinch.
    http://m.harborfreight.com/130-pc-tool-set-with-case-68998.html
     
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  7. Cottonmouth85

    Cottonmouth85 Bad Influence

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    I carry an complete snap-on roll away cart. For those times wgen a parking lot inframe is the only cure.
     
  8. G.Anthony

    G.Anthony Road Train Member

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    far out man
     
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  9. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    Plenty of tools on the CB. That works both ways.
     
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  10. MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    You've needed it lately!
     
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