Food from restaurants or delis may not always be the best option for truckers.
Often, truck drivers eat while being over the road.
They need a solution to cook or to warm up the leftovers while the truck is rolling.
Having a small microwave is a sleeper cab accessory that provides drivers with the option to cook their meals whenever they need it.
Below, find a list of top microwaves for truck drivers.
Are Portable Microwaves 12 Volt?
You should be able to run a microwave, along with other appliances such as portable stoves or coolers, with your truck’s 12V system.
Most trucks are not going to be able to handle more than an 800 watt microwave without causing electrical issues.
1. Amazon Basics Microwave
Specs:
- External dimensions -17.3" x 10.1" x 14.1".
- Internal dimensions - 10" x 6" x 10”.
- Turntable (Diameter) - 10".
Features:
- This Microwave can connects with Alexa to include voice control.
- Ask Alexa to defrost vegetables, make popcorn, cook potatoes, or reheat rice.
- Cooking food in a semi-truck has never been easier.
- The microwave includes 10 power levels, a kitchen timer, a child lock, and a turntable.

2. Toshiba Microwave
Specs:
- External dimension: 20.51 x 17.14 x 12.83 inches.
- Internal dimension: 13.07 x 15 x 9.5 inches.
- Its weight is 32.6 lbs.
Features:
- This microwave is sleek, compact, and perfect for small spaces. Its perfect size and design makes it possible to fit in a truck sleeper cab.
- It provides a 10 power-level cooking control feature that control the 750 Watts of power.
Other features:
- Blue LED touch display.
- Bright internal light.
- Does the work silently.

3. Commercial Chef Countertop Microwave
Specs:
- External dimension: 17.75 x 12.5 x 10.25 inches.
Features:
- This kitchen countertop microwave is a great cooking option for semi sleeper cabs.
- The mechanical dials on this small microwave has 6 controls cooking power levels.
- It also has a timer that prevents overcooked meals.
- The 6 cooking levels with up to 600 watts of power make this microwave oven suitable for different cooking tasks. It can quickly reheat leftovers, defrost veggies or prepare frozen dinners.
- Easily cook, reheat or defrost to your needs with the simple dial that offers timing intervals between 1 to 30 minutes. Turn the dial. And the compact microwave will automatically shut off when the timer is complete.
- The included 9.5" glass turntable holds a variety of microwave-safe plates, bowls and containers while providing an easy-to-clean surface. Turntable is removable for dishwasher safe cleaning.

4. Comfee Countertop Microwave
Specs:
- External dimension: 17.3 x 13 x 10.2 inches.
Features:
- This microwave is made of a stylish (black) stainless steel finish.
- Its size is 0.7 cubic-foot capacity.
- Its power is 700 watts and 11 power levels.
- It has settings to cook popcorn, potato, pizza, frozen veggie, beverage, etc.
- One touch express cooking function with 1-6 minutes and plus 30 seconds functions, and two defrost settings (by weight or by time)
- Minimizing 50% standby power by turning on ECO mode.
- Bright digital display, easy-to-read control panel, interior light and 10 inch glass turntable.

5. Galanz Retro Red Microwave
Specs:
- External dimension: 17.9 x 13.8 x 10.3 inches.
Features:
- This microwave has 700W with 6 variable power levels. It has an easy defrosting option.
- The defrosting option is by time or by weight. It has an easy-to-read Led Display light that clearly shows the remaining cooking time. After the cooking procedure is finished, you hear the three beeps sound.
- The glass turntable rotates during cooking operation which cooks food more efficiently.
- The interior light allows you to check the status of the food without having to open the doors.
- The safety lock prevents unsupervised operation by children.

6. Mainstays Microwave
Specs:
- External dimension: 19.5 x 11.5 x 15 inches.
Features:
- It has 10 power-levels.
- It is extremely compact and small, with a beautiful red-sleek exterior.
- Brand New in box. The product ships with all relevant accessories.

7. Black+Decker Digital Microwave
Specs:
- External dimension: 17.3 x 13 x 10.2 inches.
Features:
- The microwave has pre-programmed buttons for popcorn, potato, pizza, frozen vegetable, beverage, and dinner plate,
- 700 Watts with 10 power settings, clock and kitchen timer, 30 Seconds Express Cooking.
- The large LED digital display provides an easy-to-read control panel. It also has child safety lock and interior light option.
- The size of the removable glass turntable is 10”.
- Push-button door release for easy access.

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