What makes a trucker wallet a trucker wallet?
Long, practical and usually carried on a chain, the trucker wallet has a look that's hard to mistake. But what actually makes a wallet a trucker wallet?
From its generous size and multiple compartments to the familiar chain and snap closure, the design grew from the practical needs of working life on the road. Over time, those features became part of what we recognise today as the classic trucker wallet.
I've researched the history and origins of the trucker wallet, including how the design developed and became part of American trucking culture.