About Trucker Gear HQ

Why this site exists

Trucker Gear HQ was built by an OTR driver, for OTR drivers. We test in-cab gadgets, EDC gear, and working-man essentials in the only environment that matters — the cab of a working truck, on actual hauls, over weeks and months.

Most "best trucker gear" articles you'll find online were written by people who've never spent a full day behind the wheel of a class 8. That shows the moment you read past the marketing copy. We're not them.

How we pick what we recommend

Every product we recommend on this site fits at least one of these criteria:

• We've owned and used it on the road for at least 30 days
• It survived real OTR conditions — heat, cold, vibration, road grime, abuse
• It solves a problem we actually had in our cab
• It's reasonably priced for what it does

If a product fails any of those tests, it doesn't make our recommendations. Doesn't matter how popular it is.

How we make money

This site earns a small commission when you buy through our Amazon links — at no extra cost to you. We never recommend a product solely because it pays a higher commission. See our Affiliate Disclosure for the full breakdown.