The handle with a bar with a hook at the end to pull the fifth wheel release thingy.
Really great when you are standing on ice or have to pull it out for 30 seconds or so because it is so cold.
What tools should I keep on my truck as a company driver?
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You need something to cut metal seals. Cheap wire snippers from the truck stop will do.
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I second the flashlight. I use mine every day. Go buy one of those tool kits from harbor freight. They're like 20 bucks for everything you could possibly need, and it all comes with its own case. I bought a quality hammer because the one that came in the kit literally snapped off when I tried to use it to get a nail out of the deck. I have a glad hand tire inflator hose as well, since quite frankly finding an air line at a fuel island that actually works is a minor miracle. I also carry a bandsaw. Sometimes you need to cut down dunnage ends to make it easier to tarp. If you're not flatbedding, I can't imagine a scenario you'd need to cut anything made of wood, but when you need a saw, there's really no substitute. Like someone else said, don't bring any of that until you're on your own, it takes up too much space and weight.
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