This holiday season, truck drivers will deliver thousands of tons of presents or presents-to-be across the country. These presents will be delivered to local stores and then shipped out or simply stocked on the shelves for the holiday rush. But truck drivers deserve gifts too.
If you know a truck driver, then you know that finding the perfect gift for a professional trucker is a difficult task. The life of a truck driver keeps them on the road most of the time, so that new 4K HDTV isn’t going to do them much good. And the truck driver in your life probably isn’t interested in the finer points of their wardrobe.
The perfect gift for a truck driver is portable and something they can use every day. With that said, here are the 5 best holiday gifts for commercial truck drivers:
- Sunglasses
It’s always cool to look cool. Truck drivers drive all across the nation and experience a variety of weather conditions. But they can’t escape the bright shine of sunlight.
A nice pair of sunglasses is a functional accessory that can last a long time.
- Laptop
On the more expensive side of gifts, a new laptop provides endless entertainment. Truckers often have a lot of down time, whether at a shipper/receiver or simply because they ran out of regulated driving time.
The schedule of a truck driver means spending time at truck stops and in the cab. Truck drivers can watch movies, make video calls to relatives, get work done, browse the Class A Drivers forums, and more with a laptop.
- An Electric Blanket
Hey, it’s winter, and the weather gets chilly. Truck drivers need their sleep, so the purpose of an electric blanket should be obvious.
- Subscription to Audible
Audible.com is the most popular source for downloadable audiobooks. With a subscription, users can download one book a month and get sale prices on many more.
Truck drivers spend hours and hours on the road, and that’s where they need to keep their eyes. Sometimes music just isn’t enough to keep their attention.
With audiobooks, truckers can listen to mysteries, true crime, history books, biographies, sci-fi, or any entertainment they want.
- Nintendo Switch
While other popular video games like the Xbox and Playstation require a TV or monitor, the relatively new Nintendo Switch is an all-in-one device. It’s got a beautiful HD screen, and the entire unit is handheld and easy to transport.
Games include Doom, Skyrim, The Legend of Zelda, Mario Kart, and the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Video games are a good way to unwind and let out some stress after a long day of driving. And research shows that video games also keep your reaction times fast – a crucial skill for truck drivers.