Summer Safety Supplies for Truckers

August 4, 2022

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You can usually rely on your truck’s air conditioning to keep you cool when temperatures hit record highs, but it’s important to have a backup plan. We recommend keeping your cabin stocked with hot weather truck safety supplies just in case something goes wrong and you end up stranded without AC. Below, International Used Truck Center highlights five truck supplies that you shouldn’t leave behind for summer driving!

A Cooler and Plenty of Cold Water

Even when your AC is working fine, hot temperatures make it harder to stay hydrated—and it can certainly be hard to remember to take a drink as the hours roll by. However, keeping your refreshments stocked will pay off in all kinds of ways. Not only will you find it easier to concentrate on the road when properly hydrated, you’ll also be less likely to suffer from dehydration headaches.

And just in case something does go wrong during a summer driving job and you need to wait for help to arrive, you won’t want to be without a supply of cold water. If you prefer something other than water, go for low-sugar sports drinks with electrolytes.

Sun Shades

Without a doubt, returning to a sun-baked cab makes it harder to begin another day of summer driving. Get back on the road faster by using sun shades or sun deflectors to block rays when you’re parked in direct sun. Not only will your cab be more comfortable when you return, but items inside will be protected from damage due to overheating.

Truck-Friendly Mobile Phone Charger

Stranded with the dead cell phone? You don’t want to find yourself at the mercy of kind strangers. Even though you’ll still be able to communicate using CB radio, a smartphone makes it a whole lot easier to reach emergency contacts or navigate to a new place. Of course, your phone isn’t much use without a charger—one of the most humble, yet essential truck supplies. You can also save yourself from needing to remember to charge your phone overnight, since you can simply keep it on the charger in the cab while you drive. Make sure that the charger is compatible with the charging port in your truck.

Spare Tire and Tire Jack

Hot weather can cause higher tire pressure. To avoid overinflation, check your tire pressure regularly before you get moving each day. A tire pressure gauge makes it easy to measure PSI so that you know exactly when you should add or remove air. What’s more, proper tire pressure optimizes your fuel economy.

First-Aid Kit

A first aid kit contains essential truck safety supplies for treating minor cuts and burns, all in one spot:

  • Adhesive and elastic bandages
  • Burn care, including dressing or cream
  • Antiseptic wipes
  • Disposable gloves
  • Sterile gauze pads
  • Tweezers and scissors
  • Tourniquet
  • Eyewash

Learn More With Our Guides to Truck Supplies & Safety 

Questions about driver safety and essential supplies? Check out our detailed guides on topics like mountain driving and accident prevention, or reach out to our team of seasoned semi-truck experts. If you’re in the market for a quality pre-owned commercial truck, head over to a International Used Truck Center dealership near you today!

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