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12 Christmas Gifts for Truck Drivers

I know finding a gift for anyone is pretty difficult. Having a friend or family member that is a truck driver might be the most difficult. What will they want? or what will they actually need while on the road. Below are 12 Christmas gift ideas for the truck driver in your life.

1. Some snacks to eat on the road:

Truck drivers have a lot of road time on their hands. Having ample time to stop for a healthy meal isn’t possible for most. Giving the truck driver in your life healthy snack options is a great idea.  These will calm their grumbling stomachs.

2. Winter boots:

Good winter boots are a great gift for the truck driver in your life. These will keep their feet dry and warm. Good aggressive tread will also help them avoid slipping on ice that is sure to be found in parking lots and warehouse yards. Let’s face it, everyone like dry and warm feet on cold winter days.

3. Seat cushions:

With how much time a truck driver spends sitting down in a truck they deserve something that will help them stay comfortable for a longer amount of time. This would be a wonderful gift if the truck driver is having a rough time staying in the seated position. It will help them save time as well because they will be taking fewer stops to stretch.

4. Comfy pillows:

Being in a truck is definitely uncomfortable and can put a strain on your neck or back. Getting driver pillows will help them sleep if needed or just keep them from getting some pain in their body.

5. Tumbler cups:

If you’re having snacks on the road, you need to have a drink on the road. Tumbler cubs are great because you can have warm or cold drinks in them. It could hold some hydrating water, or some coffee to keep the driver awake while on their way to deliver a load.

6. Driving sunglasses:

This is definitely a must-have for a trucker. Since truck drivers drive at any time of day, it will protect their eyesight and their physical safety along with other people around them. Truckers obviously need to be able to see, so these sunglasses would be a nice addition to something that will benefit them and keep them safe. 

7. Things for cooking:

There are many different kinds of ways to cook something quickly while stopped off the road or even when at home. There are many options such as an air fryer, a hot plate, or a slow cooker oven. It gives the driver a healthier option while on the road instead of stopping for fast food on the road.

8. A hands-free headset:

Many truck drivers can agree that it can be very lonely on the road. This headset made such a great gift so they can drive while keeping in contact with customers, friends, and family.

9. A smartphone mounter:

To keep the truck driver’s eyes on the road, a phone mounter would be a great gift for the trucker’s safety and the other cars around them. They’ll be able to do their job such as using the GPS or E-logs, legally and safely. 

10. Compression socks:

Blood clots that form in the legs can happen to everyone that spends long periods of time in the same positions such as truck drivers. Compression socks have been medically proven to help prevent clot formation and leg pain. 

11. Streaming services:

Not every present needs to help the driver in some way. Getting streaming service subscriptions for the truck driver would be very nice for them to take a break. If you got the trucker Spotify premium they will be able to listen to whatever they want whenever they want. So instead of satellite radio, they can listen to what they want to listen to on the road.

12. Seat-mounted organizer:

Driving consistently means keeping a lot of stuff in the truck. Instead of having everything just laying around all over the place, you could get an organizer that can mount to the seat. It can keep the truck cleaner and the driver will be able to find everything easier.

All of these gifts are very useful for all truck drivers and I bet that they will appreciate whichever one you get them. I hope you got a good amount of ideas to help you with your search for the perfect present for the truck driver in your life.

Written by Tessa Braybrook

Tessa joined Superior Trucking Payroll Service in September 2022. She loves to write and make videos which made her a great asset to the team in her marketing position. 

Before working at Superior Trucking Payroll Service she worked in IT at GVSU which gave her the skills to problem-solve with customers over the phone. 

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