Sleeper Cabs – What are they like?
After reading a recent post on American Trucker about the growing popularity of comfort and convenience in sleeper cabs we decided to dig a little deeper into what todays sleeper cabs look like. What we found was enough to make us all ready for a road trip. Thinking back to the sleeper cabs of yesteryear we were not expecting much, but found todays high end sleeper cabs more like what we would expect in a luxury motor coach.
Just check out the luxury interiors displayed on Core77.com. While the majority of sleeper cabs are not quite that luxurious, they are quite comfortable and designed with driver safety in mind. Ultimately, choosing a career as a long haul trucker has its perks. With a modern home on 18 wheels to live and work in, an owner operator can comfortably see the country while earning a good living.
Life on the Road
As a result, the growing level of comfort and convenience may attract more young drivers to a career as a commercial truck driver. Hopefully, more commercial transport companies will invest in well-appointed sleeper cabs for their long haul drivers.
All of this led us to take a closer look at what life is like for today’s drivers. We found it interesting to hear their stories and see how they live and work in small spaces on the road. Here is just a sampling of the very cool sleeper cabs we found, along with drivers and some sales professionals we met virtually. We thank them for allowing us to take a peek into their homes.
Standard Sleeper Cabs
These two ladies are proud of their 18 wheeler homes.
Bigger and Better Extended Cabs
Here is a look inside some of the more luxurious sleeper cabs available today. One even has a special compartment for storing your Harley!
Jerome and Barb Silvers 2017 Peterbilt
On the Spot with Peterbilt 579 UltraLoft
2020 Volvo VNL with 180″ ARI Legacy
2020 Western Star 5700XE Extended Sleeper
We hope you have enjoyed our virtual trucker home show and ask you to remember with appreciation the trucking community. Nearly everything you use on a daily basis made its way to you thanks to them!
