Commercial Trucking Tips: Sleeping in Your Cab

As a commercial truck driver, you know that getting a good night's sleep is important for your health and safety on the road. But that can be hard to achieve when sleeping inside your cab.

Here at Empire Truck Sales, we strive to make your life easier. We gathered up the following tips for sleeping in your commercial truck's cab.

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Park Strategically

It's important to park your commercial truck in a safe area. Knowing you're parked in a safe spot will help you relax and fall asleep more easily.

At the same time, try to position yourself as far away from the noise as possible. The loud noises of the road and of people can make it hard to fall asleep and stay asleep.

Keep Your Commercial Truck Clean

Make sure your cab is clean and orderly. A tidy space will help you feel more relaxed and comfortable, which makes it easier to get a good night's rest.

Use White Noise

White noise can be helpful in drowning out the sounds of the outside world, making it easier for you to sleep.

There are white noise machines built with travel in mind. If your commercial truck is limited on cab space, you can use a smartphone app instead. These free and paid apps will play calming sounds, such as rainstorms or ocean waves.

Follow a Sleep Schedule

If possible, try to stick to a regular sleep schedule. Going to bed and waking up at the same time each day will help your body get into a rhythm and make it easier to fall asleep.

Keep Out Light

It can be difficult to sleep in a commercial truck's cab when it's bright outside. Light coming in through the windows makes it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep.

There are a few different ways to keep the commercial truck cab dark. Consider adding black out curtains or shades to your commercial truck's windows to block out natural as well as any artificial light coming from nearby buildings or vehicles. Another option is to get a sleeping mask.

Keep the Commercial Truck's Cab the Right Temperature

It can be hard to sleep when it's too hot or too cold. The ideal bedroom temperature can be a matter of personal preference, but you'll want to make sure your sleeping space maintains the right temperature for your comfort level. 

We hope these tips help you get a good night's sleep on your next commercial trucking trip. If you need to get your commercial truck serviced or want to explore commercial trucks for sale, visit Empire Truck Sales. We have dealerships throughout Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, and Alabama.