We’ve all been there. You have that special someone in your life that has everything that they need and rarely wants for anything. As the holiday season approaches, so does the dreaded search for the perfect gift. You could get the latest cute knickknack or another World’s Greatest Dad/Mom t-shirt or something from the As Seen On TV store at the mall. Or, you could get a gift that shows you understand them, love them, and appreciate all they do. Based on our research (a couple of guys who understand trucking life and know how to use Google), we’ve put together a list of the Top 10 Trucker Gifts to bring a genuine smile to your favorite truck driver’s face this Christmas.
1. Portable slow cooker
Eating well on the road is easier than ever with products designed for truckers. Using a portable slow cooker helps your driver create hot home-cooked meals to be ready just in time for the end of the day.
2. Audible membership
Staying entertained while reducing stress on the road is what Audible provides. With thousands of titles available for the subscriber’s listening pleasure, you are sure to find audiobooks and podcasts that are perfect for the driver in your life.
3. Orthopedic seat cushion
Drivers spend hours in the driver’s seat, often ending their day with a few stiff and sore muscles. Pick up an orthopedic seat cushion to help ease the aches and pains of your trucker’s life.
4. Memory foam mattress or pad
Truck mattresses are notoriously…average at best. Since sleep is vital to the well-being and safety of truck drivers having a quality sleep surface is integral to well-being. Investing in a memory foam mattress or mattress pad will help bring a more comfortable sleep to your truck-driving loved one.
5. Heated blanket
Trucks come with bunk heaters, and many drivers leave their trucks running for their sleep hours. With a heated blanket, drivers can experience warmth wrap around them while keeping cooler air flowing through the tractor while they sleep.
6. Weighted blanket
A number of years ago weighted blankets became the rage. They were miracles for anxiety and sleeping disorders, but anyone can benefit from the soothing comfort of a weighted blanket, providing a deeper and more restful experience.
7. Flashlight – but not just any flashlight
Truckers find themselves working in all sorts of weather conditions, and they don’t all happen during the daylight hours. The Guardian Angel series of lights provide every need imaginable for a lighting device with more than 24 different light options to 5+ miles of visibility, you can help keep your loved one safe.
8. DashCam
Every truck driver knows that life on the road can be filled with unpredictability. Simply being surrounded by thousands of other vehicles each day increases the risk of an accident. Drivers who use a dashcam can help protect themselves during legal proceedings that often stem from traffic accidents. Picking up a dashcam for a gift this Christmas can help protect your truck-driving family member from being tied up in legal hassles for years on end.
9. MultiTool
This can’t be overstated enough. Truck drivers are resourceful and often find a way to get small jobs done on the go. A quality multitool will be a valued piece of equipment that comes through in a pinch.
10 Portable Diversion Safe
Everyone needs a safe place for their valuables. Using a portable diversion safe is a simple way to hide what’s important and feel secure about doing so. A portable diversion safe is a small safe disguised as something uninteresting like an old book or a soda can. This simple idea can give your beloved truck driver peace of mind on the road.
BONUS GIFT IDEA!!!…and the best gift
Handwritten letters from home
They say it’s the thought that counts, so put some thought into this traditional gift idea. Put a twist on the idea and write a few special letters that come in labeled envelopes that could read, “Open when you’re feeling lonely” or “Open on a bright sunny day.” Craft a special message that you want to share at different times over the course of time. You’ll feel great about sharing a special message and your truck driver will look forward to a letter from home while on the road.
