TopMark Funding-Logo
Search
  • DealerLinc
  • Dealers
  • Truck Financing
    • Semi Truck Financing
      • Fleet Financing
      • Semi Truck Lease
      • Semi Truck Loan
      • New Semi Trucks
      • Used Semi Trucks
      • Tractor Trailers
      • Owner Operator
      • Sleeper Cab Financing
      • Day Cab Financing
      • Apply Now
    • Trailer Financing
      • Reefer Trailer Financing
      • Dry Van Trailer Financing
      • Flatbed Trailer Financing
      • Dump Trailer Financing
      • Lowboy Trailer Financing
      • Tanker Trailer Financing
      • Drop Deck Trailer Financing
      • RGN Trailer Financing
      • Heavy Haul Trailer Financing
      • Apply Now
    • Commercial Truck Financing
      • Dump Truck Financing
      • Box Truck Financing
      • Straight Truck Financing
      • Utility Truck Financing
      • Work Truck Financing
      • Bucket Truck Financing
      • Garbage Truck Financing
      • Grapple Truck Financing
      • Commercial Fleet Financing
      • Apply Now
    • Commercial Vehicle Financing
      • Amazon Delivery Van Financing
      • Cargo Van Financing
      • Moving Van Financing
      • Sprinter Van Financing
      • Emergency Vehicle Financing
      • Ambulance Financing
      • Taxi Cab Financing
      • Apply Now
    • Transport Vehicle Financing
      • Bus Financing
      • Motor Coach Financing
      • Tour Bus Financing
      • Shuttle Bus Financing
      • Limousine Financing
      • Limo Bus Financing
      • Passenger Van Financing
      • Apply Now
  • Heavy Equipment Financing
    • Dump Truck Financing
    • Excavators Financing
    • Loaders Financing
    • Backhoes Financing
    • Bulldozer Financing
    • Wheel Tractor Scraper Financing
    • Dragline Excavator Financing
    • Paving Machine Financing
    • Graders Financing
    • Trenchers Financing
    • Compactor Financing
    • Telehandler Financing
    • Tower Crane Financing
    • Feller Buncher Financing
    • Pile Driving Equipment
    • Concrete Pump Financing
    • Cement Truck Financing
    • Construction Vehicle Financing
  • Equipment Financing
    • Medical Equipment Financing
    • Business Equipment Financing
    • Computer Hardware Financing
    • IT Equipment Financing
    • Software Financing
    • Apply Now
  • Business Loans
    • Small Business Loans
    • Working Capital
    • Merchant Cash Advance
    • Apply Now
  • About Us
    • DealerLinc
    • Dealers Partners
    • About Us
    • In The News
    • Our Reviews
    • Contact Us
    • Referrals
    • FAQ
    • Careers
    • Blog
  • Blog
    • Semi Trucks
    • Guides
    • Business
    • Finance
  • Get a Quote
  • (866) 627-6644
TopMark Funding BBB Business Review
Trustpilot
Trucker Hacks
December 12 2019

Trucker Hacks

TopMark Funding Best Trucker, Guides Life Hacks 0

20 Best Life Hacks for Truck Drivers

When you or your employee is driving for over eight hours each day, it’s a good idea to take any advantage possible to make trucking more enjoyable. Fortunately, we have trucker hacks to help you. From organizing your dashboard to carrying spare supplies and beating the heat, here are some trucker life hacks you might not have thought of that are sure to make the journey effecient!

Avoid Black Interiors

Black leather seats might seem stylish and classy, but during the summer there are no clothes in the world that can save you from the heat.

Water on the Steering Wheel

Especially if your steering wheel is black, it is susceptible to absorbing heat. You can pour water on the steering wheel directly or wet your hands to cool it down quickly.

Sunrise and Sunset are the Best Time for Breaks

Accidents are most frequent when the sun is in divers’ eyes. If you can, avoid sunrise and sunset. Aside from accidents, sunset is when most people drive home from work, so taking a break can minimize the impact of rush hour traffic.

Organize Your Dashboard Based on Necessity

Bobbleheads can go to the far side of your dashboard, having your phone holder near you for easy direction updates is a better use of the space.

Connect Your Phone to the Radio

Listening via your phone’s speaker works, but hearing music and podcasts in stereo can make all the difference. Find out what audio jack your specific truck uses and purchase one.

Emergency Snacks

Hunger can strike at any time, including in traffic. Having a bag of non-perishable foods such as nuts can buy you some time in between meals.

Phone Games

Loading and unloading can take a long time, contingent on various factors. Beat the boredom with a game on your phone. Don’t have a smartphone? You can also have a magazine or other form of entertainment.

Drive 55 MPH

55 miles per hour is the sweet spot for fuel efficiency and speed. It’s no surprise that California has this as the speed limit for semi-trucks.

Increase Comfort as You Drive

The human body numbs itself to constants. Add cushioning halfway through your daily route for a second wind you otherwise wouldn’t have.

Master Stationary Exercises

What do jumping jacks, pushups, yoga, and squats all have in common? They all are doable in a confined, predefined space. Sometimes you simply will not have the room to do more elaborate exercises, so mastering a few of these is helpful.

Avoid Alcohol

Not only is driving drunk illegal, but it’s dangerous. People could die. Don’t do it. Beyond drunk driving, excessive alcohol consumption can cause a hangover, making the next leg of your trip an absolute nightmare.

Sit Up Straight With Your Shoulders Back

Slouching has long term harmful effects on the body. Straightening your back and setting your shoulder back can boost testosterone, making you more ready to take on whatever the road throws in front of you. At the very least, your future self will thank you when he does not suffer from chronic back pain.

Hide a Spare Key

Eventually, you will find yourself locked out of your truck. You either need to embarrassingly call for insurance to get you out, or you can take the secured key hidden on the body of the truck from its place that only you know about. Just make sure to put it back once you’re back in with your original set. Make the location as discreet and secure as possible; nothing ruins your day like a truck jacking or the key not being there when you need it.

Emergency Toilet Paper

Public bathrooms are in abundance; toilet paper, maybe not. Keep a roll in your truck that you can take with you.

Toothpaste

More than just a healthy smile, toothpaste can be used to defog your headlights! Cover the headlights liberally and rinse with warm water.

Keep Your Favorite Hot Sauce on Standby

No matter what diner you find yourself at, a bottle of quality hot sauce can make even the worst of meals slightly palatable.

Winter Emergency Kit

Detailed in the chapter about winterization, a winter emergency kit is full of things you might need in case your truck is snowed in or otherwise unable to move in freezing temperatures.

Drink LOTS of Coffee

I lied with the title of this tip. Coffee can help you “feel” better, but it is absolutely, in no uncertain terms, a valid substitute for sleep. In terms of long term cognitive performance, there is no comparison.

Soda

Using coke as a cleaner can remove rust. Beyond tools, you can use a sponge and a decent amount of it to polish the metal of your truck.

Swap Seats

If your truck has a passenger seat, chances are it doesn’t get used often. If your current seat is worn out, you can swap the cushions with a little handiwork and elbow grease.

ABOUT TOPMARK FUNDING

We’re a top-rated truck financing and equipment financing company located in Roseville, CA. We specialize in commercial trucking and heavy equipment. Our mission is to become your long-term financial partner by helping you grow your trucking business and fleet. 

We’re not here for the short-term, we’re on the long-haul with you!

We have financing options for commercial trucks, trailers, and small businesses. We have great rates, low down payments, and flexible monthly payments regardless of credit history.

Learn more about: How to Finance a Semi-Truck

Fill out the contact form or give us a call at (866) 627-6644. One of our truck financing specialists will contact you as soon as possible to go over your truck lease needs and learn more about you and your business financing goals.

Need a Semi-Truck Financing Quote

CLICK >> QUICK & EASY QUOTE >> NO HARD INQUIRIES

BBB and Trustpilot - header

Post Views: 156
Guide to CB Radio Lingo & Trucker Slang Best Truck Driver Job Boards

Related Posts

Trucking_with_Amazon_Through_Amazon_Relay

Business, Commercial Trucking, Fleet Management, Guides, News

Trucking with Amazon Through Amazon Relay

Query_the_Clearinghouse_now_not_Later

FMCSA, Guides, News, Opinion, Regulations

Query the Clearinghouse now, not Later

Winter_Is_Coming_Prepare_Your_Truck

Business, Commercial Trucking, Guides, Semi Trucks

Winter Is Coming: Prepare Your Truck

Search

Blue Semi Truck

Follow Us

Subscribe

* indicates required

Recent Posts

  • December 2020: Trailer Sales in Line with New Truck Sales
  • DOT Lays Groundwork for Automated Trucking Standards
  • December 2020: New Truck Sales End Year on High Note
  • DOT Secretary Elaine Chao Announces Resignation
  • December 2020: Reefer Rates Stumble, Others Rise

Categories

  • ATA (1)
  • DealerLinc (1)
  • Tesla (2)
  • Press Releases (2)
  • Load Boards (3)
  • Fleet Management (4)
  • Congress (4)
  • California (5)
  • Nikola (5)
  • President (6)
  • BLS (6)
  • ACT (7)
  • Construction (8)
  • CVSA (8)
  • Freight Rates (9)
  • Dealers (9)
  • Financial news (10)
  • Entertainment (11)
  • Dump Trucks (11)
  • FTR (12)
  • How To (15)
  • Truck Financing (19)
  • Best Trucker (21)
  • Trucking Companies (24)
  • Opinion (31)
  • Finance (47)
  • Technology (48)
  • FMCSA (62)
  • Coronavirus (72)
  • Guides (91)
  • Regulations (100)
  • Business (131)
  • Semi Trucks (158)
  • Commercial Trucking (169)
  • News (173)

Archives

  • January 2021 (6)
  • December 2020 (16)
  • November 2020 (21)
  • October 2020 (20)
  • September 2020 (19)
  • August 2020 (20)
  • July 2020 (23)
  • June 2020 (22)
  • May 2020 (22)
  • April 2020 (15)
  • March 2020 (28)
  • February 2020 (25)
  • January 2020 (30)
  • December 2019 (20)
  • November 2019 (17)
  • October 2019 (7)
  • September 2019 (7)
  • August 2019 (15)
  • July 2019 (2)
  • June 2019 (5)
  • May 2019 (2)
  • April 2019 (8)
  • March 2019 (6)
  • February 2019 (2)
  • January 2019 (1)
  • December 2018 (3)
  • November 2018 (3)
  • October 2018 (3)
  • September 2018 (3)
  • August 2018 (1)
  • July 2018 (1)
  • June 2018 (1)
  • August 2017 (1)
  • April 2017 (1)
Trailer Financing - 300x600 Banner

Financing Programs

  • Dealers Financing
  • Semi Truck Leasing
  • Semi Truck Financing
  • Dump Truck Lease
  • Box Truck Leasing
  • Fleet Financing
  • Working Capital

Company Info

  • About Us
  • Reviews
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • FAQ
  • Referrals
  • Privacy Policy

Recent Articles

  • December 2020: Trailer Sales in Line with New Truck Sales
  • DOT Lays Groundwork for Automated Trucking Standards
  • December 2020: New Truck Sales End Year on High Note
  • DOT Secretary Elaine Chao Announces Resignation
  • December 2020: Reefer Rates Stumble, Others Rise

Headquarters

516 Gibson Drive, Suite 160

Roseville, CA 95678

(866) 627-6644

TopMark Funding BBB Business Review