Not sure which OPNBar fits your container doors? Try them all. The OPNBar Sampler Pack includes one each of Version 2, Version 3, Version 4 and Version 5, our full lineup of American-made shipping container leverage bars, in one order. You can also choose your own mix: contact us for a custom selection.
What's Included
- Version 2: the classic 3-in-1 leverage bar, 5th wheel release hook and tire thumper
- Version 3: large, deep mouth that fits standard and rubber-sleeved handles
- Version 4: fits triangular handles, double ergonomic grip, cheater bar
- Version 5: tight-clearance fit for closely spaced lockrods, with 5th wheel hook
Custom selection: want a different mix of versions? Contact us and we'll build your pack. This listing will be updated as new models are released.
Who It's For
Fleet managers equipping trucks, terminals and yards with mixed container types, safety trainers, and drivers who want a hands-on comparison before standardizing. Major carriers, ports and logistics teams use OPNBar tools to help reduce strain and save time.
Designed for Less Strain
Every OPNBar's angles, handle contours and leverage points are designed around natural body mechanics, to help shift more of the force to your upper body and away from your wrists and lower back. The extra length gives mechanical advantage to break stubborn seals and frozen doors without jerking.
Designed With Operators in Mind
Trucking, cargo and insurance companies lose billions of dollars a year to operator injuries, and about half of all trucking injuries are sprains and strains. OPNBar tools are designed to let you use leverage instead of jerking on stuck doors, latches and hitches by hand, to help reduce strain on your back and shoulders.
Official OPNBar instructions: Instructions for every OPNBar version
Ergonomic Design
One ergonomic handle for many jobs: truck drivers, container yards and warehouse crews use the same OPNBar handle to get more leverage on shipping container and trailer doors with less effort.
The OPNBar is designed around the way your body moves when you open a stiff container door. It extends the door latch handle, so you can use a steady pull from your legs and body weight instead of jerking the handle with your wrists and back. Watch the OPNBar ergonomic trucker tool in use:
Product Details
Each sampler includes multiple OPNBar versions engineered for different container door tolerances, latch bar spacing and user preferences.
Version 2: Classic 3-in-1. Shipping container leverage bar, 5th wheel release hook, tire thumper and more.

Version 3: Deep/Wide Mouth.

Version 4: For various leverage uses.

Version 5: Tight-clearance fit, 5th wheel hook.

Stop guessing. Start testing. Find your perfect OPNBar with the Sampler Pack.
FAQ
Can I swap a version for another?
Yes. Contact us for a custom selection.
How do I open a shipping container door that's stuck?
Seat the OPNBar's mouth over the door latch handle and pull on the long end of the bar. The extra length gives you more leverage, so you can turn the lockrods with a steady pull instead of yanking the handle by hand. For a full walkthrough, see our guide to opening a stuck container door.
Can government buyers purchase through GSA?
Yes. SCS International holds GSA contract 47QSEA23D004N.
Safe Use
- Use the OPNBar for container latches and other intended leverage tasks. Don't use it as a pipe extension on wrenches or tools not designed for that force.
- Inspect the tool for wear, cracks or damage before each use.
- Wear gloves, eye protection and proper footwear.
- Make sure the bar is securely seated before applying force, and don't exceed safe force limits.
The user assumes all risks of improper use. The manufacturer and distributors are not liable for damage, injury or loss caused by misuse. See our full Company and Products Disclaimer.
What Customers Are Saying
Reviews on Amazon
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Lacee AndersenPosted on Amazon
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Get it!
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Love this tool. I'm 5ft 2 inch and this helps me alot
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MagicPosted on Amazon
★★★★★
Great tool to have.
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I got this for my semi driver. Sometimes it's difficult getting the trailer doors to latch. This is very helpful, giving you more leverage. Great tool to have.
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Johan AlvaradoPosted on Amazon
★★★★★
Time
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Super
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m. tsePosted on Amazon
★★★★★
Very happy with this tool!
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I got a shipping container to move with, and I couldn't close it for the life of me. I got my two sons to help, and they couldn't do it. This tool made it easy! Well worth the money to buy it.
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Price HarpPosted on Amazon
★★★★★
A must have!
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I have had a sea container for over two years and have always dreaded opening and closing the large heavy doors. The latch handles are almost more than I can handle. Now that I have the handle extender I have no problem opening and closing the doors. If you have one or more sea containers, this handle is a must have device in my opinion!
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Cynthia LyonsPosted on Amazon
★★★★★
It works excellently!
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I am small woman with 3 conexes on my cabin property. The ease of opening is variable at best. Some handles I couldn't get open at all, some open easily. This bar solves the problem. It works and is easy to use. I hated spending this much money on it, but it was worth every penny.
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Mark WilsonPosted on Amazon
★★★★★
Great tool for drivers and unloaders of containers
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Well made fits perfectly, ensure user has a firm connection with doors handles, will be buying more my company loves them reduces risk.
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Mark WilsonPosted on Amazon
★★★★★
Improved safety for container work
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Very happy with the performance of this product, fits well on doors and provides plenty of clearance between hands and door. Will be buying more.
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DKPosted on Amazon
★★★★★
Ideal for a company that opens more than a handful of containers per day!
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This product has saved us time and money and made the process much safer and convenient. The easy to use handle grip makes opening and closing the levers a breeze. We're satisfied with the quality of this product and the build. You can feel the craftsmanship is designed for durability and efficiency. Love this item and we will definitely be adding more into inventory for our business.
Testimonials
As 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.

