Our Tool Set Build
Follow along as we build our Trailer Technician Tool Set. Select a tool for more information, including reviews and demonstrations of how it is used to repair and maintain semi-trailers.
The order in which we add tools to our Tool Set Build is primarily driven by budget considerations. If there is a certain tool that you are eager to learn more about, don’t hesitate to let us know. We’ll do our best to place a high priority on acquiring the tools that our audience is most interested in.
TOOL STORAGE
Milwaukee Packout Cabinet (48-22-8445)
Milwaukee Packout Large Wall Plate (48-22-8487)
Milwaukee Packout Compact Wall Plate (48-22-8486)
Milwaukee M18 Battery Rack (48-22-8339)
Milwaukee M12 Battery Rack (48-22-8338)
RNoks Designs Packout Mount for Milwaukee M12 & M18 Charger
Lay3rDPrints M18 Leaf Blower Wall Mount
HAND TOOLS
Irwin Vise-Grip Bent Nose Pliers (2078228)
Irwin Vise-Grip GrooveLock Pliers (2078112)
Irwin Aviation Snip (2073113)
Irwin Wire Stripper/Cutter/Crimper (2078309)
Irwin Vise-Grip Locking Plier Set (2077704)
Irwin VISE-GRIP Fast Release Locking Clamp (6SP)
Irwin VISE-GRIP Fast Release Locking Clamp (9SP)
Irwin VISE-GRIP Fast Release Locking Clamp (11SP)
Crescent 14 Pc 12 Point SAE Combination Wrench Set (CCWS4-05)
Crescent 15 Pc 12 Point Metric Combination Wrench Set (CCWS5-05)
Carlyle 6" Adjustable Wrench (AW6)
Carlyle 10" Adjustable Wrench (AW10)
Carlyle 12" Adjustable Wrench (AW12)
Carlyle 15" Adjustable Wrench (AW15)
Milwaukee 10pc Precision Screwdriver Set (48-22-2612)
Milwaukee 10-Piece Screwdriver Kit (48-22-2710)
Proto 12 Piece Punch & Chisel Set (J2S2)
Carlyle Hex Key Set (HKLBS22)
GearWrench 1/4" Drive 90-Tooth Long Handle Teardrop Ratchet 6" (81028T)
GearWrench 3/8" Drive 90-Tooth Long Handle Teardrop Ratchet 11" (81264T)
GearWrench 1/2" Drive 90-Tooth Locking Flex Head Teardrop Ratchet 17" (81362T)
GearWrench 12 oz Soft Face Hammer (82260)
GearWrench 16 oz Rubber Mallet (82259)
GearWrench 24 oz Ball Pein Hammer (82252)
GearWrench 3 lb Drilling Hammer (82255)
Milwaukee 4pc Prybar Set (48-22-9214)
Milwaukee 42 Inch Prybar (45-74-9242)
POWER TOOLS
Milwaukee M12 Fuel 1/2" Hammer Drill
(2504-20)
Milwaukee M18 Fuel 1/2" Drill Driver (2803-20)
Milwaukee M18 Fuel 1/4" Lockbolt Tool (2661-20)
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/4" Lockbolt to Blind Rivet Tool Conversion Kit (49-16-2661R)
Milwaukee M18 Fuel 1/4" Hex Impact Driver (2953-20)
Milwaukee M18 Fuel 3/8" Compact Impact Wrench (2854-20)
Milwaukee M12 Fuel Straight Die Grinder (2486-20)
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Braking Die Grinder (2939-20)
Milwaukee M18 Fuel 4-1/2" / 5" Braking Grinder (2880-20)
Milwaukee M12 Fuel 3" Compact Cut Off Tool (2522-20)
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Sawzall Reciprocating Saw (2821-20)
Milwaukee M18 Compact Heat Gun (2688-20)
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Blower (2724-20)
Milwaukee M18 Redlithium High Output HD12.0 Battery (48-11-1812)
Milwaukee M18 Redlithium High Output XC8.0 Battery (48-11-1880)
Milwaukee M12 Redlithium XC4.0 Extended Capacity Battery (48-11-2440)
U.S. General 5 Outlet Magnetic Power Strip (64798)
AIR TOOLS
Ingersoll Rand Air Hammer (123MAX)
SOCKETS & BITS
Milwaukee Shockwave Impact Duty 1" Drive Sockets (SAE & Metric)
Milwaukee Shockwave Impact Duty 1" Drive 7PC MM & SAE Wheel Service Sockets (49-66-7840)
Milwaukee 9PC Shockwave Impact Duty 1/2" Drive SAE Deep Socket Set (49-66-7022)
Milwaukee 43 Piece Shockwave Impact Duty 3/8" Drive SAE & Metric Deep 6 Point Socket Set (49-66-7009)
Milwaukee 10 Piece Shockwave Impact Duty 1/4" Drive SAE Standard 6 Point Socket Set (49-66-7000)
Milwaukee 10 Piece Shockwave Impact Duty 1/4" Drive SAE Deep 6 Point Socket Set (49-66-7001)
Milwaukee Shockwave Impact Drill and Drive Set 70pc (48-32-4021)
SPECIALTY TOOLS
GForce RollePro Vinyl Application Tool
Phillips 7-Way Plug & Socket Brush (4-121)
Winnetec Wheel Dolly
Brake Tech Tools Roll-Up Door Torsion Spring Winding Bar Set (BT-107DBT)
Coilhose Pneumatics Typhoon Pro Blow Gun with 18" Extension (TYP2501-18)
DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
IPA Tools 7-Way Round Pin Tractor Trailer Circuit Tester (7865L)
Napa Multi Meter TrueBlue 31 Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter (700-2607)
Haltec Dual Foot Truck Service Gauge (GA-155S)
Empire 12" Magnetic Tool Box Level (em81.12)
Hendrickson Trailer Ride Height Gauge (A-23442)
Milwaukee Wide Blade Tape Measure 25 ft (48-22-0225)
Fowler AutoCal Electronic Caliper (74-102-006-0)
LIGHTING
Coast HP3R Penlight
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
OnGuard Prescription Safety Glasses (240S)
Still Sourcing
We are working on sourcing the following tools and equipment. Stay tuned for updates.
| Hand Tools |
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| Locking Clamps |
| Scrapers |
| Rivet Bucking Bar |
| Levels |
| Hex Keys |
| Screwdrivers |
| Pry Bars |
| Punches & Chisels |
| Torque Wrench (1/2-inch Drive) |
| Torque Wrench (1-inch Drive) |
| Power Tools (Air & Electric) |
| Die Grinder (Right Angle) |
| Grinder |
| Ratchets |
| Rivet Squeezer |
| Shears |
| Diagnostic Tools |
| Lighting |
| Flash Light |
| Work Light (Magnetic) |
| Misc Tools & Equipment |
| Creeper |
| Creeper Seat |
| Welder (Mig) |
| Cutting Torch |
| Soldering Iron |
| Personal Protective Equipment |
| Safety Vest |
| Hearing Protection |
| Welding Helmet |
| Welding Gloves |