Cool Gift Ideas For The Trucker In Your Life
If you're looking for a Christmas, birthday or maybe even a graduation gift for the new truck driver in your life, we've got you covered. Check out these awesome gift ideas for truckers.
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Clothing Gift Ideas
High-Quality Driving Glasses
Mike Hanna would tell you that driving a big rig is like piloting a plane. For both, a good pair of sunglasses can help keep eyes from becoming fatigued. For years, Ray Ban aviators have been the gold standard in driving glasses.
Where to buy: The Sunglass Hut
Scrubba™ Wash Bag
The Scrubba™ Wash Bag is the world’s smallest washing machine for when you need to do some laundry but just can't do it at the truck stop. The Scrubba Wash Bag is a modern take on the old fashioned washboard. They claim it's as effective as hand washing and more hygienic that a dirty truckstop sink.
Where to buy: TheScrubba.com
Scrubba™ Travel Towel
The Scrubba™ Travel Towel is the perfect accessory to help your newly cleaned clothes dry. Simply use the Scrubba Travel Towel to partially dry your clothes by rolling the damp clothing in the towel and gently squeeze to transfer moisture. You can also use this quick-drying microfibre towel to dry yourself off after a shower.
Where to buy: TheScrubba.com
Quality Work Boots
Driving for hours at a time, you want footwear that will be comfortable and protect your feet when needed. The Blundstone Greenpatch boots do both plus they look great.
Where to buy: Blundstone
Trucker T-Shirt
As a rule, there's no shortage of characters in the truck driving world. A funny trucker t-shirt allows your loved one to express his or her character and style.
Where to buy: Redbubble
Work Gloves
You don't appreciate them until you lose them. A good pair of work gloves can save hands a lot of wear and tear to your truckers hands.
Where to buy: Watson Gloves
Easy Slip-On Sandals
When you're driving, an itchy foot fungus is one of the worst things you could want to have. Keep your feet safe in any shower with a pair of sandals like the Adidas Adissage sandal. With their adjustable strap, they're easy to slip on and off while in the shower.
Where to buy: Sportchek
Shower Bag
This hanging shower bag makes it easy to keep everything you need to get clean and smell purdy after a long day nicely organized. The liner has an anti-bacterial coating to keep it from getting funky too. Find out more by clicking the link below.
Where to buy: Amazon
Cooking Related Gifts
3-In-1 Coffee System
When all closed up, it looks like a regular vacuum flask – the kind where you keep the boiled water in the kitchen back home. Except, the thing is actually designed to disassemble into three distinct tools that will let you boil water, make coffee, and keep it hot for the duration of the day. Learn more by clicking the link below...
Where to buy: CoolThings.com
Induction Hot Plate
Cooking in the truck can save a lot of time and money. The Cuisinart Induction Cooktop heats fast and uses 70% less energy than a regular cooktop. Heat shuts off 30-seconds after the pot or pan is removed.
Where to buy: Canadian Tire
Infrared Double Stainless Steel Hotplate
This 1800w hot plate gives you precise heat with separate controls and is compatible with all types of cookware. Light and easy to store. See more info by clicking the link below...
Where to buy: Home Hardware
Crockpot Slow-Cooker
Slow-cookers make a great gift for the trucker. Food cooks as you drive. This crockpot has 4 settings and clicks to "warm" when the cook time is up. The stonewear keeps food hot about 30% longer.
Where to buy: Home Hardware
Danby Mini-Fridge
Store fruits, veggies and drinks with this 1.6 cubic-foot fridge.
Where to buy: Amazon.ca
SnowPeak Chopping Board
The fold-up cutting board from Snow Peak measures just 14.4 x 4.6 x 2.8 inches when closed up, allowing for easy storage in the truck. It features a built-in compartment for a medium-sized chef's knife (included).
Where to buy: CoolThings.com
X-Pot Collapsible Pot
This collapsible pot measures just 1.5 inches thick when collapsed. The X-Pot is a 2.8-liter (94.5 oz) cooking pot with a lid and two handles, so you can cook with the same convenience you’re used to doing at home.
Where to buy: CoolThings.com
Tech & Gadget Gifts
Audible
Audible is an Amazon-owned company that sells audio books. A nice change of pace from listening to the radio, audio books can be downloaded and listened to using the Audible app.
Where to buy: Audible
E-book Reader
In a truck space is at a premium. An ebook reader like the Kobo Aura allows you to carry thousands of books with no bulk and has a backlit display for easy reading at night.
Where to buy: Chapters
Cup Holder Swivel Tray
For when you just can't sit down and eat, there's the cupholder swivel tray. Non-skid surface keeps your food in place. Locks in place to keep food from moving away.
Where to buy: Petagadget.com
3 LED Hat Flashlight
This 3 LED flashlight clips onto the hat and provides handsfree lighting for working on the truck.
Where to buy: Home Hardware
LED Clamp Lights
This set of clamp lights can be used for lighting in the cab or under the hood, using bright LED lighting.
Where to buy: Home Hardware
Air Purifier
When you spend days upon days in a sealed truck cab, the air can get a little ... ummm ... stale. This ionizer helps to purify and freshen the air by absorbing 99.7% of smells.
Where to buy: Amazon
Myo Gesture Control
The Myo gesture control armband reads the muscle activity in your forearm and gives you touch-free control of technology - like your phone with hand gestures and motion, allowing you to keep your eyes on the road.
Where to buy: Best Buy
Bluetooth Mobile Headset
A distracted driver is a dangerous driver. Keep the trucker in your life safe with a bluetooth headset for their mobile device.
Where to buy: Best Buy
Playstation 4
With the Playstation 4, your trucker can relax and unwind at the end of the day with some quality time with his or her favourite game.
Where to buy: Best Buy
TV/DVD Combo
With a TV/DVD combo, you get to enjoy your movies without taking up any additional space in the cab.
Where to buy: Walmart
Spotify Membership
Never be at a loss for what to listen to. Spotify offers you unlimited music for one monthly fee. Listen online or download to your mobile device for offline listening.
Where to buy: Spotify.com
Matador Surface
The Matador Surface is a pocket-sized bundle that can unfold into a large ground cover, giving your trucker a clean and contained work area to work their truck.
Where to buy: CoolThings.com
Dash Cam Recorder
The Auto-Vox dash cam recorder provides 1080p quality with continuous recording to give the truck driver peace of mind in case of accident or incident.
Where to buy: Amazon.ca
Helinox Ultralight Table
Measuring just 16.1 inches long and 3.5 inches in diameter with a weight of 1.5 pounds when folded, it gets you a usable table with none of the hassle.
Where to buy: CoolThings.com
Trucker App
America’s most popular app for Truckers, made by Truckers!Trucker Path provides truckers with all the necessary information to save money and reach destinations quicker.
Where to buy: Apple.com or Google Play
RoadPro Tire Thumper
This durable solid-wood thumper is 19" long with a wrist rope to help keep a good grip while testing tires for damage or air loss.
Where to buy: Amazon.ca
Power Inverter
Never be at a loss for power with this high power inverter. 2000W rated output & 4600W peak power and 3 AC outlets. 6 External 50A Fuses added for safety.
Where to buy: Amazon.ca
Tire Pressure Monitor System
The TPMS dynamically monitors tire pressure, which can prevent puncture and damage of car parts caused by flat tire. Improve fuel efficiency, prolong tire life, increase traffic safety and avoid abnormal wear of vehicle parts.
Where to buy: Amazon.ca