Eating becomes a lot more challenging when you live on the road. If truck drivers are not careful, they can end up spending thousands of dollars each year at truck stops and fast food restaurants. Taking food with you on the road can help save a truck driver money. It is also a much healthier alternative than greasy, high calorie truck stop food. In order to cook food on the road, you will need some cooking equipment. Here are a few basic cooking essentials truck drivers should have in their truck.

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Crock Pot

Crock pots are extremely convenient ways to cook meals for truck drivers. Most meals cooked in a crock pot require little to no effort at all. If you have outlets in your truck, you can begin cooking your meal while you drive and your dinner will be ready by the time you stop driving for the day. You can even make enough to last you for the next couple days.

Microwave

Microwaves are a great option if a portable stove isn’t for you. Microwaves also allow you to heat up food that you keep stored in your refrigerator or cooler. Truck drivers should invest in microwaves that are in the 600 to 800 watt range.

Portable Stove

A portable stove is a great way to cook frozen food while on the road. Your meal options are endless when you bring a portable stove with you on the road. If you do not have a microwave in your truck, a stove is another great option for heating up leftovers or canned food.

Blender

If you enjoy a fruit smoothie in the morning, then a blender is a must have. Blenders do not take up too much space and they provide a quick and easy breakfast for truck drivers.

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