Most of the time on Truck Racks we stick to discussing racks, ladder and utility racks for pickup trucks. However, another rack that is in very high demand across the country, and maybe even the world, is headache racks for semi trucks. Our semi truck drivers are responsible for delivering supplies across the nation. These supplies can include freshly cut trees, and other potentially dangerous objects.

In a situation where a semi truck has to haul a dangerous load, like logs, the driver is often left unprotected in the case of a log accidentally breaking loose and sliding into the cab from the rear. In situations like these the only thing that can possibly help prevent serious injury, and often times even deter the log from going through the cab, is a quality headache rack. Headache racks for semi trucks are appropriately named, though often times in an accident the driver could potentially receive a lot more than a headache.

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Most headache racks are made from high quality aluminum and mount to the frame of the truck. Headache racks, at least on a semi, are located directly behind the cab, separating the load from the cab driver. If you are hauling a potentially dangerous load, don’t hesitate to protect yourself with a quality headache rack on your semi.