Customizing Your Semi Truck

Semi trucks are invaluable tools that ensure materials, supplies, tools, vehicles, and more get where they need to be when they need to be there. With the amount of time you spend in your rig, though, you don’t want to be stuck with a boring, standard truck. We here at McCandless Truck Center want to help you get the most from your semi, so we’ve put together some tips for customizing your semi truck below. To learn more, or to see the semi trucks we have for sale, contact our stores throughout the states of Colorado and Wyoming, today!

Exterior Mods

One of the most basic and personal things you can do is touch up the exterior of your semi truck. For instance, you can paint it to match your style and your values. From the eye-catching flags and eagles to more subtle and personal color schemes and patterns, your semi truck is a canvas waiting to reflect your personality. 

Exterior lighting is another way to revamp your semi’s look. You’ve no doubt seen the trucks cruising down the highway at night with bubs lining the trailer, gril, bumpers, and more. You can also install grill and under-body lighting that your truck can shine on the pavement below, giving it an otherworldly and intense air—though the size might make it intense enough as is.

Chrome plating, of course, is an ever-popular way to make your truck a bit more flashy. The sheen and reflection can even have a safety bonus, ensuring you can’t be missed or unseen. It can also make your semi look more futuristic and clean.

Interior Mods

But of course, the outside is for other people. The interior is where you spend your time, so it needs to fit you the most. Customer interior paneling can help class up your cab a bit, making it feel as cozy and stylish as any country club. Even just something like a seat cover can help add some padding to the driver’s seat, making cross-country rides more comfortable and easier to handle.

The steering wheel and shifter knobs are going to get the most love out of any of the controls in your cab, so it can be worth it to upgrade these as well. Some covers can make them more ergonomic and comfortable in your hands, but they can also add to your aesthetic with matching color schemes or patterns.

You could even install a 12v slow cooker to make meals on the go!

Budgeting

Now you know some of your options, it’s time to make sure you’ve got the money to pay for what you want. Make sure to factor in both interior and exterior options when calculating your costs—you don’t want to blow your whole budget on exterior lights when you had your heart set on a slow cooker, after all!

We hope this guide helps you turn your semi truck into a perfect fit for you! If you have any questions, want help installing or maintaining something, or just need a new semi truck, contact us at McCandless Truck Center. We proudly serve the people of Colorado and Wyoming—let us serve you today!