Truck Gear Reviews & Buying Guides
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PLACEHOLDER: Our honest picks for diesel scanners that hold up to life on the road — what works, what doesn't, and what's worth the money.
Compare 3 picks — trade-offs and the right fit for your rig.
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Diagnostics & shop tools
Autel
4.7/5 · Best for owner-operators who want shop-level diagnostics
This is the one I'd buy if I was tired of paying a shop just to read codes. It handles regens, resets and live data on most big engines.
ANCEL
4.4/5 · Best for drivers who want more than code reading on a budget
A good middle ground. You get real heavy-duty coverage and some special functions without spending four figures.
ANCEL
4.2/5 · Best for company drivers who just want to know what the light means
Simple and cheap. It reads and clears codes so you can talk to dispatch or the shop knowing what's going on.
TOPDON
4.4/5 · Best for small fleets with mixed trucks
Solid tablet scanner that covers trucks and many light-duty vehicles too, so one tool works for the pickup and the rig.
Nexiq
4.6/5 · Best for drivers who already have a laptop and oem software
Not a scanner by itself, but the adapter a lot of shops use. Pair it with OEM or third-party software on a laptop.
Lang Tools
4.4/5 · Best for cleaning studs before torquing wheels
Rusty studs lie to your torque wrench. A quick pass with these brushes and your torque readings actually mean something.
01 / Trucking
Lithium packs that can actually turn over a cold diesel.
Buying guide · 3 picks
PLACEHOLDER: Our honest picks for jump starters that hold up to life on the road — what works, what doesn't, and what's worth the money.
NOCO
4.7/5 · Best for big diesels up to about 9 liters
The one most drivers I know end up with. It cranks a cold diesel and holds a charge for months behind the seat.
NOCO
4.8/5 · Best for fleets and 24v systems
Overkill for one truck, but if you run 24V or jump other people's rigs, nothing else comes close.
Clore
4.6/5 · Best for drivers who want a classic lead-acid pack
Old school, heavy and tough. Long cables and real clamps make it easy to reach the batteries.
02 / Trucking
Cameras, mirrors and lights that cover your blind spots and your back.
Buying guide · 3 picks
PLACEHOLDER: Our honest picks for dash cams that hold up to life on the road — what works, what doesn't, and what's worth the money.
Garmin
4.4/5 · Best for truck routing and camera in one unit
Garmin's truck navigator with the dash cam built in. One suction cup, one cable, and your routing and recording are both handled.
Rexing
4.3/5 · Best for front and rear coverage on a budget
A solid front-and-rear setup that doesn't cost much. The rear cam on a long cable works for day cabs and straight trucks.
Vantrue
4.5/5 · Best for front, cab and rear coverage
Front, inside and rear all in one. Great for team drivers or anyone who wants the full story on video.
03 / Trucking
Scanners and hand tools to fix it at the fuel island, not the dealer.
Buying guide · 3 picks
PLACEHOLDER: Our honest picks for diesel scanners that hold up to life on the road — what works, what doesn't, and what's worth the money.
Autel
4.7/5 · Best for owner-operators who want shop-level diagnostics
This is the one I'd buy if I was tired of paying a shop just to read codes. It handles regens, resets and live data on most big engines.
ANCEL
4.4/5 · Best for drivers who want more than code reading on a budget
A good middle ground. You get real heavy-duty coverage and some special functions without spending four figures.
ANCEL
4.2/5 · Best for company drivers who just want to know what the light means
Simple and cheap. It reads and clears codes so you can talk to dispatch or the shop knowing what's going on.
04 / Trucking
Truck-legal routing that knows your height, weight and hazmat.
Buying guide · 3 picks
PLACEHOLDER: Our honest picks for truck GPS units that hold up to life on the road — what works, what doesn't, and what's worth the money.
Garmin
4.6/5 · Best for most drivers who want a dedicated truck gps
Big 8-inch screen and routing based on my truck's size and weight. This is the sweet spot for most drivers.
Garmin
4.6/5 · Best for drivers who want the biggest screen
A 10-inch screen that's easy to read at a glance. Worth it if your eyes aren't what they used to be.
Garmin
4.5/5 · Best for smaller cabs and tight dashboards
Same Garmin smarts in a 7-inch size. Good for day cabs or dashboards with less room.
05 / Trucking
TPMS, gauges and compressors for 18 tires that pay your bills.
TST
4.5/5 · Best for tractors and trailers with many tires
Watching all my tire pressures and temps from the cab has caught a slow leak before it turned into a blowout.
TireMinder
4.3/5 · Best for drivers who want a phone-friendly tpms
Easy to read and sets up quick. Good for owner-operators who want to keep an eye on tires without fuss.
EEZTire
4.3/5 · Best for value tpms
A good value system with a clear display. It does what it should without a lot of extras.
06 / Trucking
Fridges, cookers, seats and sleep gear for living in a sleeper.
Buying guide · 3 picks
PLACEHOLDER: Our honest picks for 12V fridges that hold up to life on the road — what works, what doesn't, and what's worth the money.
Dometic
4.7/5 · Best for drivers who want the best fridge
Pricey, but it's quiet, sips power and keeps food cold in a hot cab. It's the one I'd buy for the long haul.
Alpicool
4.3/5 · Best for budget fridge for the bunk
Cheap and it works. A great way to stop buying gas station sandwiches.
BougeRV
4.4/5 · Best for middle-ground fridge
Good size for a week of food without taking over the bunk.
07 / Trucking
Triangles, locks and gear for when things go sideways at 2 a.m.
Buying guide · 3 picks
PLACEHOLDER: Our honest picks for safety triangles that hold up to life on the road — what works, what doesn't, and what's worth the money.
Grote
4.6/5 · Best for required dot warning triangles
DOT-compliant, weighted bases and a case that keeps them together. Buy once and forget it.
Amerex
4.8/5 · Best for meeting the extinguisher requirement
A real metal extinguisher that's rechargeable. Better than the cheap plastic ones that fail inspection.
Master Lock
4.4/5 · Best for protecting a dropped trailer
If you drop a trailer, lock the kingpin. It's the simplest way to make thieves move on.
08 / Trucking
Group 31s, inverters and chargers that keep the hotel load running.
Odyssey
4.6/5 · Best for long life and hard use
Pricey, but it holds up to vibration and deep cycling from the hotel load better than cheap batteries.
Optima
4.4/5 · Best for starting and deep cycle in one
A good dual-purpose battery that holds up to vibration well.
NOCO
4.7/5 · Best for maintaining and reviving batteries
Set it on the batteries during home time and they're ready when you leave. Can bring back some dead ones.
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