The best way to add value to your semi-trailer truck is to customize it. While these words may sound like a sales pitch for an accessory dealer, the fact is that often the first thing a potential customer for a trucker’s services notices is their equipment. If the truck, or the entire fleet, looks well-maintained and attractive, the impression of that business is positive. This is true for a tow truck operator, a produce and produce distributor, a road hauler, even sanitation and septic tank collection services.
Pride in a job well done and concern for customer service are reflected in the way a large truck is maintained. This can be achieved with a simple but well thought out paint job, and taken to the extreme with elaborate lighting and chrome fixtures. For example, semi-trailer wheels can be simply painted and decorated with lug nut covers, or they can be covered with a variety of wheel accessories such as axle covers or full stainless steel simulants. A more expensive option would be aluminum wheels with stainless steel hub covers and nut covers.
Increase safety and appearance with LED lights
Lighting is another method of showing pride in your ride. In addition to increasing the safety factor, today’s LED lights use minimal amperage and pack a punch. A trucker can use ten times as many lights as in previous years, and yet consume no more battery power. LED lights are available in a wide variety of styles and colors, and can be installed in unusual places on the vehicle: in wheel wells, on the grille, on a sun visor, and in vents.
Big Rig accessories make long hours behind the wheel enjoyable
Other standard equipment (fenders, bumpers, tool boxes, exhaust pipes, fenders) can be left in original condition, but are often seen in chrome and stainless steel. All of this contributes to an excellent public image of your truck. Interior accessories, while not necessarily visible to the public, also add a sense of pride of ownership and make long hours in the cabin more enjoyable. For example, there are accessories for dashboards, designer steering wheels, and gear shift knobs. Chrome and stainless steel accessories are available for most semi-trailer models, and custom items can often be fabricated. Altogether these items add a touch of class to any big truck!
