Colorized Mario's Tribute to Sleeper Cabs

1 A truck sleeper cab is a compartment attached behind the cabin of a tractor used for resting or sleeping. The first sleepers were also considered death traps, which were also called coffin sleepers.

2 1920's Coffin Sleeper Under Cab. This type of coffin sleeper was mounted under the Cab. For the first time sleeping berths came into use in the early 1920s.

3 1920's Coffin Sleeper Under Cab. Small sleeper unit where the truck driver could rest. Not the safest because the road debris, CO2 poisoning, and lack of crash protection was affected by it.

4 1920's Coffin Sleeper Under Cab. They were uncomfortable and living in a sleeper cab like that was unsafe. They were called coffins.

5 1920's Coffin Sleeper Behind Cab. The off-duty driver had no direct access to the on-duty driver. He had to get out of the truck and get inside the coffin sleeper from an outside door. There was no opening to the cab inside.

6 1920's Coffin Sleeper Behind Cab. Sleeper berths allowed team drivers to take on longer routes by using the formula “one driver is sleeping while the other one is driving”.

7 1920's Coffin Sleeper Nose of trailer. From within these coffin sleepers, the off-duty driver had no direct access to the on-duty driver. He was outside the cab in the trailer.

8 1920's Coffin Sleeper Nose of trailer. Coffin sleepers were very small sleeper compartments where the truck driver could rest.

9 1933 Kenworth offered the First Successful Sleeper Cab. Regulations limited the amount of time drivers could drive before taking a mandated minimum rest period. The sleeper cab allowed two drivers to keep driving inside the cab.

10 1933 Kenworth Sleeper Cab. Many drivers chose to sleep in their trucks instead of paying for a roadside motel. Truck mfrs began developing extended cabs to provide a sleeping area for drivers.

11 1970 International Sleeper Cab. Drivers began making requests to truck manufacturers for larger and larger sleeping cabins. Sleepers were initially developed without comfort in mind.

12 1980 Peterbilt 352H Sleeper Cab. Truck sleepers vary in size from 36 in to the massive 261 in. Custom sleepers come equipped with many of the amenities of modern RVs.

13 1990 GMC Cab Over Sleeper. Looking back to semi-truck history, the driver’s fatigue has always been the main cause of accident deaths on the road.

14 2000 Freightliner Century Sleeper Cab. By 2000, approximately 70% of new trucks manufactured in the US included sleeping berths.

15 2013 Kenworth W900 Sleeper Cab. Truck mfrs noticed a truck driver's need for sleeper cabs and shortly after that they began developing the inside layout of tractor-trailer sleeper cabs.

16 2013 Kenworth W900 Cummins ISX15 Inline-6 diesel engine 14.9L 625HP 18 speeds. Cummins made the engines for most of the Big Rig Mfrs.

17 2013 Kenworth W900 Sleeper Cab. In line with the Peterbilt 379, the W900 gained a following among owner-operator drivers.

18 2013 Kenworth W900 Sleeper Cab. Modern trucks have internet access, satellite television, and electricity for cooking.

19 2013 Kenworth W900 Sleeper Cab. Truck mfrs developed sleepers of 36 to 48 inches long with long-haul drivers in mind.

20 2013 Kenworth W900 Sleeper Cab. Some sleeper cabs are so luxurious that they provide drivers with a home-like feeling.

21 2016 Kenworth T680 Luxury Sleeper Cab. Today, modern truck sleepers may vary in size from 36 inches to a massive 261 inches.

22 2016 Kenworth T680 Luxury Sleeper Cab. Post-WWII, trucking was booming, and so were sleeper cabs. They got bigger and fancier, offering more than just a bed.

23 2016 Kenworth T680 Luxury Sleeper Cab. Some sleeper cabs had kitchens and huge storage space – a bit like a tiny home on wheels.

24 2016 Kenworth T680 Luxury Sleeper Cab. Some sleepers turned into legit apartments on wheels, complete with beds, fridges, microwaves, and even small bathrooms.

25 2016 Kenworth T680 Luxury Sleeper Cab. Today’s sleeper cabs are like a trucker’s dream come true. Fancy tech, killer designs, and better materials, these sleepers are a home away from home.

26 2016 Kenworth T680 Luxury Sleeper Cab. Climate control, entertainment systems, and satellite everything, they got it. Second bed lowers down on sidetracks.

27 2016 Kenworth T680 Luxury Sleeper Cab. Truckers can roll down the highway in style and stay connected without skimping on comfort. Even take a shower when wanted.

28 2016 Kenworth T680. Sleeper cabs let long haul truckers sleep in their trucks instead of at a motel. Having your own bathroom is a big advantage.

29 2018 Volvo VNL Globe Trotter Mini Bedroom. A sleeper cab will always include a bed, but may include other amenities such as a closet, small desk, refrigerator, microwave, and TV.

30 2018 Volvo VNL Globe Trotter. Some models also offer red floor lighting or ambient ceiling lights.

31 2018 Volvo VNL Globe Trotter. This allows the driver to have dim lights on without affecting visibility and without lighting up the cabin interior.

32 2018 Volvo VNL Globe Trotter. Storage is often at a premium in sleeper berths, so many have built-in and efficiently designed storage spaces.

33 2022 Freightliner Cascadia Sleeper Cab. Manufacturers are constantly trying to make sleeper cabins more comfortable.

34 2022 Freightliner Cascadia Sleeper Cab. All the controls and gauges are within easy reach of the driver.

35 2022 Freightliner Cascadia Sleeper Cab. As for the actual sleeping space, you have several options, including a basic single bed, a larger bed that can fit two people, even a bunk bed.

36 2022 Freightliner Cascadia Sleeper Cab. Manufacturers began catering to owner operators who requested greater luxury.

37 2023 Peterbilt 389X Sleeper. This Creamsicle Peterbilt is considered by many as the Cadillac of semi-trucks.

38 2023 Peterbilt 389X Sleeper. Excellent layout of instruments and gauges all with the driver in mind.

39 2023 Peterbilt 389X. Sleeper berths allowed team drivers to take on longer routes by using the formula one driver is sleeping while the other one is driving.

40 2023 Peterbilt 389X. This allowed truck drivers to spend months on the road by having two drivers taking turns driving and resting.

41 2024 Lexus GX470 Luxury. Pure Lexus luxury in a semi-truck. All the luxuries a driver could ask for.

42 2024 Lexus GX470 Luxury. Team drivers began making requests to truck manufacturers for larger sleeping cabins.

43 2024 Lexus GX470 Luxury. The mfrs listened and all the comforts of home were built into these massive semis.

44 2024 Lexus GX470 Luxury. Relaxation and pure luxury in your semi-truck for the long hauls.

45 2024 Mack Vision 427 Sleeper Cab. Big Mack still displays the famous Bulldog hood ornament on top of the radiator grill.

46 2024 Mack Vision 427 Sleeper Cab Interior. Simple but functional sleeper cab interior.

47 2024 Peterbilt 579. The price of a brand-new semi-truck with a sleeper cab from a reputable mfr will run between $250,000 to $500,000 and up depending on the make, model, size, and configuration.

48 2024 Peterbilt 579. Brand new model from the famous Peterbilt company. The most technologically advanced, fuel-efficient Peterbilt – ever.

49 2024 Peterbilt 579. A Luxury Bedroom on Wheels from Peterbilt one of the best semi-truck manufacturers and the newest of models from Peterbilt.

50 2024 Peterbilt 579. Bed sizes in sleeper cabs also vary, but generally, Peterbilt and Kenworth have reputations for offering larger bed sizes. A Luxury Bedroom on Wheels.

51 2024 Volvo Big Sleeper Cab. Long haul luxury provided by Volvo one of the top sleeper cab manufacturers.

52 2024 Volvo Big Sleeper Cab. Among the major manufacturers of semi-truck sleeper cabs are Volvo, Freightliner, International, Peterbilt, Kenworth and Mack.

53 2024 Volvo VNL Luxury Semi Truck Sleeper. Volvo offers a reclining bunk option with adjustable positions, which can provide an easy chair feel to your bunk.

54 2024 Volvo VNL Luxury Semi Truck Sleeper. Volvo also offers USB and 12-volt charging ports for top and bottom bunks.

55 2024 Volvo VNL Luxury Semi Truck Sleeper. For entertainment, you can have gaming consoles in your sleeper cab or even in-cab satellite TV through providers like Epic Vue.

56 2024 Volvo VNL Luxury Semi Truck Sleeper. I dedicate this Page to my Father-In-Law John who was a Career lifelong Semi-Truck Driver.

57 2020 Kenworth W-990 ARI 261 inch Sleeper Cab

58 2020 Kenworth W-990 ARI 261 inch Sleeper Cab

59 2020 Kenworth W-990 261 in ARI Extended Sleeper Cab Interior

60 2020 Kenworth W-990 261 in ARI Extended Sleeper Cab Interior

61 Campbell Express Trucking Company. Per Dave's suggestion!

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