What are the Requirements for a Truck Emergency Kit?

Emergency Kits are Critical

Commercial truck drivers are on the road for most time of the year. In addition to fatigue, they face multiple hazards on the road, including breakdowns, truck accidents, and poor weather conditions.

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As a driver, having an emergency truck kit can save your life and protect other road users from danger. Since you’re unsure when to get involved in a road accident, having an emergency truck kit enhances your peace of mind.

More importantly, an emergency truck kit helps you handle possible injuries and mechanical problems efficiently. Consider hiring an experienced truck accident attorney if you’ve sustained an injury in a truck accident.

What to Include in an Emergency Truck Kit

Snow Shovel

A snow shovel is more valuable than you may think. For instance, you may find the truck stuck behind a thick snow ridge, making moving difficult. You’ll need the shovel to clear the path or dig your vehicle out of mud.

Flashlight

If your batteries die at night, your visibility can return to near zero. You can use a flashlight to avoid truck accidents by alerting oncoming traffic if your vehicle has stalled. It is also wise to keep extra batteries in your emergency truck kit.

Jumper Cables

The grueling heat during summer takes a toll on truck batteries, so when winter cools the environment, you lose a lot of battery potential. You may, therefore, need a jumper cable if your battery goes dead.

Water

If your truck breaks down on the highway, you may be at risk of dehydration if you stay in the sun for an extended period. Keep a large jar of water in your truck for emergencies. 

More importantly, replace the water every few weeks since it undergoes extreme temperature changes, which may affect its taste.

First Aid Kit

A first aid kit contains vital supplies for treating minor injuries.

Here are a few components of a first aid kit:

• Safety pins
• Tweezers
• Adhesive tape
• Digital thermometer
• Alcohol free-cleansing wipes
• Tweezers
• Scissors
• Distilled water
• Plaster of different sizes and shapes
• Pain killers
• Sticky tape

Ice Scraper

An ice scraper is vital for getting ice and snow off your truck windshield. In an emergency, you can use an ice scraper to get rid of ice instead of waiting for the truck to defrost a thick layer of ice.

Cell Phone Charger

Since truck operation involves long hours without returning home, consider carrying an extra charger in your kit.

Get in Touch With an Experienced Truck Accident Attorney

Victims of truck accidents sustain severe injuries due to the substantial force of commercial vehicles. They also suffer hefty losses related to medical bills, loss of income, emotional anguish, and loss of loved ones.

They, therefore, deserve representation from an experienced attorney to enhance their chances of obtaining a fair outcome.

Consider hiring a lawyer from Burger Law Injury Trial Attorneys with a proven track record of obtaining millions in settlement awards.

Contact us online or at (314) 936-3470 for a free consultation.

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