Truckers who like the comfort of armrests but are tired of squeezing through seats to move from the front of the cab to the sleeper area can rest easier. Sears Seating, a division of Sears Manufacturing Co., has added a new option to its line of Atlas seats that better accommodates drivers moving between the two areas. The new ‘StowAway’ armrests easily open more space to maneuver by lifting and folding the arms behind the back of the seat.

According to research conducted for Sears Seating, fewer than half of the truckers who try can pass between standard truck seats even if they turn sideways. But with an Atlas seat equipped with StowAway armrests, 100% can pass through, and 87% can pass without turning sideways, the company says. The new Atlas seats also are wider and deeper.