Field Repairs of Tractors and Trailers for the Driver/Tools & Other Items to Keep On Board

Basic Tools

 * Vise grips: use for problem sliders
 * Bungee cords
 * Crowbar
 * Torx drive set
 * Large channel lock pliers
 * Framing hammer
 * 2-Adj. Wrenches (10")
 * Mechanic's wire
 * Test light
 * Electrical pliers
 * Magnetic Multi-screw/nut driver kit.
 * Utility knife
 * Needle nose pliers

More Tools

 * Soldering iron, portable.
 * Flash light, artificial light sources needed when your power is out or it is dark.
 * MultiTool, I like the Gerber tools that flick out with one hand and deploy a plier. This allows deployment when holding work or hanging on someplace.  The better choices have scissors and wire crimpers.

Basic Supplies

 * Duct tape: so many repair uses.
 * Electrical tape: cover up wire splices.
 * Spare glad hand rubbers.
 * Plumbers epoxy
 * Electrical connectors
 * Zip ties
 * Gallon of coolant/oil
 * WD-40 oil
 * 4-Adj hose clamps(2-sm/2-lg)
 * Tube of silicone
 * Anti-gel fuel additive
 * Spare Primary and Secondary fuel filters

More Supplies

 * Spare lights.
 * Spare fuses of each type used in vehicle (required by law in some countries).
 * Electrical connectors:
 * Butt connectors.
 * Three-way splice connectors.
 * Male and female disconnect connectors: to make it possible to easily add and remove items like a CB radio.