Multi-Function Trucker Tool!
“The Original” Persuader Bar® since 2005!
Quality materials, quality control, and made in the USA with US STEEL.
Did you know that trucking, cargo and insurance companies lose billions a year due to operator injury? Did you know 50% of all trucking injuries are sprains/strains? We introduce a multi-purpose trucker tool, a shipping container safety hand leverage tool / shipping container door extension handle, tire thumper, and 5th wheel hitch pull hook, container seal breaker, cam pin compressor, T Handle toolbox latch tool, breaker bar, and primarily designed for opening and closing truck trailers and shipping containers with the safety of the truck driver, operator, and worker foremost in mind. Please be sure to read OPNBar Extended Instructions & Precautions
It is the perfect instrument, to assist the truck driver or yard worker in opening and closing of shipping container doors and locking mechanisms found on conventional style (side by side) doors, allowing the opening and closing of shipping container doors on new and used shipping containers to be a great deal easier.
Contact us directly for better rates and for pricing on domestic and international orders! You can also find us on Amazon, Walmart, eBay, or Shopify (US orders only; contact us directly for international or special pricing).
If your OPNBar was not purchased from an approved distributor or seller, we are unable to ensure reliability and safety. It is advised to only purchase from an approved distributor or seller as found on our contact us page. For questions about approved sellers, you can contact us.
One Tool, Many Jobs: The Ultimate Shipping Container Door Opener
Door Latch Handle Extender
As a Door Latch Handle Extender, the OPNBar tool is a shipping container handle safety leverage bar that assists the truck driver and operator in opening and closing shipping container doors.
Great for opening and closing cargo containers that are rusted or frozen!
Tire Thumper
The Tire Thumper (aka tire beater) function assists the truck driver in a quick method of evaluating properly inflated tires for truck driver safety. Thump tires to determine need for air.
Properly inflated tires make a loud, sharp thud. Poorly inflated tires make a dull thud.
5th Wheel Pull Hook
The 5th Wheel Hitch Pull Hook assists the truck driver in releasing the fifth wheel, which, when manually pulled and released by hand, can cause injuries. This pull hook can help eliminate strain. A groove is included in OPNBar to slide over most 5th wheel hooks. An extension style hook version is also available.
Discover Other Uses!
OPNBar is more than a 3 in 1 trucker and container safety tool. Aside from being a shipping container safety hand leverage tool / shipping container door extension handle, tire thumper, and 5th wheel pull hook, it also serves as a container seal breaker, cam pin compressor, T Handle latch tool, breaker bar, and more!
Which Bar Fits Your Doors?
Container door handles aren't all the same. Pick what your doors look like and we'll show the bar made for it.
1What are you working with?
2Your match
V2 Persuader Bar®
- Standard handles, plus 5th wheel release and tire checks
- 5th wheel hook: built in
- 24 in, 3 lb
V3 Deep Mouth
- Standard or rubber-sleeved handles, deep mouth
- 5th wheel hook: no
- 24 in, 3 lb
V3 Deep Mouth
- Standard or rubber-sleeved handles, deep mouth
- 5th wheel hook: no
- 24 in, 3 lb
V5 Tight Clearance
- Closely spaced lockrods & an even larger mouth
- 5th wheel hook: built in
V4 Short + Extension
- Stuck doors: more leverage, lighter to carry
- 5th wheel hook: optional
- 14 in bar, extends to 34 in; about 3–4 lb
V4 Long + Extension
- Stuck doors: maximum leverage
- 5th wheel hook: optional
- 22 in bar, extends to 42 in; about 4 lb
V4 + 5th Wheel Hook
- Triangular handles plus 5th wheel release, with extension
- 5th wheel hook: included
- Regular, short (14–34 in) or long (22–42 in)
V5 Tight Clearance
- Closely spaced lockrods & an even larger mouth
- 5th wheel hook: built in
V4 Short + Extension
- Stuck doors: more leverage, lighter to carry
- 5th wheel hook: optional
- 14 in bar, extends to 34 in; about 3–4 lb
V4 Long + Extension
- Stuck doors: maximum leverage
- 5th wheel hook: optional
- 22 in bar, extends to 42 in; about 4 lb
V4 + 5th Wheel Hook
- Triangular handles plus 5th wheel release, with extension
- 5th wheel hook: included
- Regular, short (14–34 in) or long (22–42 in)
Overhead Bar
- Overhead or hard-to-reach handles
- 18.5 in or 27 in (custom lengths available), about 4 lb
V5 Tight Clearance
- Closely spaced lockrods & an even larger mouth
- 5th wheel hook: built in
Overhead Bar
- Overhead or hard-to-reach handles
- 18.5 in or 27 in (custom lengths available), about 4 lb
Still not sure? Sampler Pack – V2, V3, V4 & V5 lets you test each one on your own doors.
OPNBar Options (preorder or while supplies last).
Also visit our Instructions Page for more details on differences and usability features.
Version 2 – Classic Features
OPNBar v2 is a new angled version which accommodates more shipping containers. It keeps all the classic features: leverage for opening and closing shipping container doors, a built-in 5th Wheel Release hook, a tire thumper and more.
Please be sure to read OPNBar Extended Instructions & Precautions
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Version 3 – Newer Bend, Deeper Mouth
OPNBar version 3 has a double ergonomic grip, a deeper and larger mouth, and an extra 10 degree bend for added compatibility with shipping container doors, including standard and rubber-sleeved handles. Note: this version has no 5th Wheel Release.
Please be sure to read OPNBar Extended Instructions & Precautions
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Version 4 – Breaker/Cheater/Torque Bar
OPNBar version 4 Leverage Bar has a double ergonomic grip, a deeper mouth and an extended handle for more clearance, working as a Breaker Bar/Cheater Bar/Torque Bar. It is compatible with triangular container levers, with an optional 5th Wheel Release and extensions. PATENT INFO
Please be sure to read OPNBar Extended Instructions & Precautions
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Version 4 – Detachable Handle + Extension Bar
OPNBar Version 4 (1 Pack) Large Mouth Leverage Bar with Detachable Handle + Extension Bar, in a 34″ shorter lightweight version and a 42″ longer heavier duty version, for shipping container doors. It is also compatible with triangular container levers. PATENT INFO
Please be sure to read OPNBar Extended Instructions & Precautions
OPNBar’s new Version 5 Large Mouth model is designed for containers with closely spaced lockrods/handles and also fits rubber-sleeved and triangular handles. It includes a built-in 5th-wheel release hook and is designed to work with our upcoming extension accessories.
Please be sure to read OPNBar Extended Instructions & Precautions
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The OPNBar Overhead Leverage Bar is designed to help workers reach, engage and operate hard-to-reach or overhead handles. At 4 lb., it is easy to carry and position; the rotating head fits handles facing left or right. Multiple extension lengths, interchangeable heads and custom configurations are available.
Please be sure to read OPNBar Extended Instructions & Precautions
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OPNBar has multi-function extensions in development. The base of the bar includes an optional female screw attachment that lets the operator add different extensions for different leverage uses. Ask us about upcoming extensions for your application. PATENT INFO
Please be sure to read OPNBar Extended Instructions & Precautions
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This shipping container, (also known as ISO container, conex box, railroad container, intermodal container, drayage container and certain truck trailers) cargo inspection tool and leverage safety bar is to aid in opening and closing side-by-side doors found within Dismountable Shipping Cargo Container Trailer Transportation Industries (Railroad, Harbor, and Trucking Industries). It functions also as a tire thumper, and 5th wheel hitch pull hook, container seal breaker, cam pin compressor, T Handle latch, breaker bar tool.

Features That Matter
Three Reasons You'll Love Our Shipping Container Tool
Safety & Ergonomics
Trucking and Shipping Companies: Reduce Your Risk of Workman's Comp Claims
Operator Safety is Our #1 Concern!
Cargo and insurance companies lose billions a year due to operator injury. Our shipping container hand leverage tool / shipping container handle, for opening and closing shipping container and truck trailer doors, has the safety of the operator foremost in mind.
Universal Fit
Carefully designed and configured to fit and extend the door latch handles on side by side doors
A Perfect Fit for Shipping Containers
Our tool was carefully designed and configured to fit and extend the door latch handles on side by side doors found on dismountable and refrigerated shipping cargo container trailers, semi-trailer dry and refrigerated freight cargo vans, and more.
Multi-Purpose
Businesses that utilize shipping containers, their truck drivers and operators, and safety divisions all benefit from the multi-purpose uses of our tool.
Lots of functions
Our multi-purpose trucker tool, offers multiple functions and helps open and close shipping containers with ease, thump tires to check for low air pressure, release tractor from trailer, promote safety, lower insurance claims and more.
Design Features
Multi-purpose Trucker Tool generates great value in addition to the safety and savings our tool provides to trucking companies and their safety departments, along with insurance companies, reducing workman's comp claims.
Built to Last
We are confident in the quality of our tool. Here are some additional specs:
- Safety tool with high-pressure tolerance * ratings for heat treated and non-heat treated tools will vary
- 3 layers of rust inhibitors
- Plastic vinyl handle
- Anti-corrosive to gas and oil, helps operators hands from slipping
- Ergonomic support
Compatibility
Designed to fit and extend the door latch handles on side by side doors found on the following units with the safety of the truck driver, operator, and worker foremost in mind:
- Standard Shipping Containers
- Conex Boxes
- Drayage Containers
- Intermodal Containers
- ISO Containers
- Reefer Containers
- Military Containers
- Waste Management Containers
- Dismountable Shipping Cargo Containers
- Refrigerated Shipping Cargo Containers
- Semitrailer Dry Freight Cargo Vans
- Semitrailer Refrigerated Freight Cargo Vans
This shipping container (also known as ISO Container, Intermodal Container, Drayage Container, Conex Box, Railroad Container and certain Truck Trailers) cargo inspection tool and leverage safety bar is to aid in opening and closing side-by-side doors found within Dismountable Shipping Cargo Container Trailer Transportation Industries (Railroad, Harbor, and Trucking Industries).
OPNBar Versions






One Tool for the Jobs Drivers Face Every Day
Hard to Open & Close Containers
Our tool assists the truck driver or yard worker in opening and closing hard to open container doors, including frozen shipping container and rusted doors and locking mechanisms on side-by-side doors.
- Leverage tool / shipping container door extension handle uses leverage to do the difficult work
- Helps loosen damaged or frozen gaskets on shipping container doors
- Designed to help reduce strain with less effort
Finds Poorly Inflated Tires
A quick and easy way to check tire pressure is by thumping your tires. With many tires on a truck, thumping is the fastest check before hitting the road.
- Works as a Tire Thumper (aka tire beater) for drivers and operators
- Inflated tire: it bounces easily with a loud, sharp thud
- Flat tire: little bounce and a dull thud when smacked
5th Wheel Pull Hook
A strong 5th wheel hitch pull hook is recommended when separating a tractor from the trailer, so you don’t have to reach under the trailer to release it.
- Made of heavy duty, rust resistant steel
- Pull the release handle from a standing position
- Keeps your clothes away from grease, oil and road grime
Discover Other Uses!
OPNBar is more than a 3 in 1 trucker tool. Beyond being a hand leverage tool / door extension handle, tire thumper and 5th wheel pull hook, it also works as a:
- Container seal breaker and cam pin compressor for misaligned cams and keepers
- T Handle toolbox latch tool for stuck latches
- Breaker Bar / Cheater Bar / Torque Bar on custom versions with add-on extensions
Not sure which OPNBar fits your doors?
Find Your BarClients
Used in Amazon warehouses throughout North America! Our Shipping Container Leverage Tool is currently used by the following trucking cargo companies.
Did you know that trucking cargo companies and insurance companies lose billions or more a year due to operator/truck accident injury and workman’s comp claims? Help put your company at less risk with our Shipping Container leverage tool / shipping container door extension handle!

Testimonials
Featured on Happiness by the Mile
OPNBar Leverage Bar – Made in the USA
Ergonomic Shipping Container Handle
Can’t Close Your Container Door? Try This
OPNBar Ergonomic Trucker ToolAs a practicing Chiropractor, I feel that this is an invaluable tool to prevent work injuries, especially of the shoulder, wrist, and back. Its ergonomic design was well thought out. I am impressed.
As an Occupational Therapist, I think an ergonomic tool like this is so important to prevent work injuries, promote employee retention, improve performance without compromising safety, and enhance job satisfaction. Prioritizing employee safety should be vital in the workplace and a product like this was truly designed with that in mind.
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