Especially during the holiday season, long-haul truck drivers are under a lot of pressure to drive long distances under short time frames. On top of that, supply chain issues have added another level of stress. To make life on the road a little bit easier and less stressful, truck drivers can use strong neodymium magnets in many helpful ways. Because the inside of trucks are made of mostly metal or steel, magnets are incredibly useful.  Here are five ways to implement magnets in trucking: 

1. Magnetic Cabinet Latch

To keep cabinets and storage units shut and secure, even on the bumpiest roads, magnetic latches are useful. All you need are 1’’ x ½’’ x ⅛’’ countersunk block magnets, screws, a drill, and a screwdriver to make a DIY magnetic cabinet latch. Countersunk block magnets provide the resistance and strength needed to prevent cabinets from unintentionally opening while on the road. 

2. Magnetic Window Covers

While at truck stops, it can be difficult to have privacy, especially when you’re parked next to other truck drivers. The good news is that truck drivers can easily cover their windows with fabric and 1’’ x ⅛’’ sewing magnets. By following this DIY project, truck drivers can create custom window covers to give them privacy. 

3. Magnetic Spice Rack

Because there’s limited space inside of a truck for cooking, magnetic spice racks are useful to avoid misplacing items and utilizing the truck walls for more storage. With tins or jars, 1’’ x ⅛’’ mm disc magnets, and epoxy, truck drivers can build a magnetic spice rack, or hang other small items onto the wall.

4. Hang Items With Hook Magnets

Hook magnets are ideal to create more storage space, and they are incredibly strong — they can hold anywhere from 12 pounds up to 1,000 pounds. By placing a hook magnet onto a magnetic surface, it can be used to hang clothes, towels, baskets, and more. 

Take Apex Magnets On The Road

At Apex Magnets, we sell a variety of neodymium magnets for truck drivers. We also offer custom magnets, so you can order custom magnets in various shapes, sizes, and strengths depending on the particular application.  Fill out our custom magnet request form, and we’ll review your RFQ within 1-2 business days for FREE. There’s no obligation to purchase. As always, if you have any questions about our magnets or custom magnets, don’t hesitate to contact us at 1.304.257.1193.