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For themselves: gear a truck driver would buy

Practical things for the job and the workday.

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Seat cushion

Everlasting Comfort memory foam seat cushion(paid link)

Takes the edge off long hauls

Long hauls mean hours in one position, so a cushion goes on the seat.

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Phone mount

iOttie Easy One Touch 5 dash/windshield phone mount(paid link)

Hands-free navigation

Phone navigation only works when it stays in view, so a driver mounts it.

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12V power inverter

Power for devices in the cab

Phone, laptop and other gear get charged in the cab with an inverter.

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12V cooler

Fresh food on the road

Truck stop food gets old, so a driver packs a cooler of fresh meals.

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Mattress topper

Better sleep in a sleeper cab

A sleeper cab bunk can be firm, so a topper helps a driver sleep better.

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Flashlight

Handy for pre-trip inspections

Every trip begins with a walkaround, so a flashlight lives in the cab.

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Truck drivers live in the cab for days at a time, so comfort, organization and entertainment matter most. Road-ready gear that stores easily is the best buy.

About our picks: Long days in a cab call for comfort and a few small conveniences. The seat cushion, cooler and mattress topper help with sitting, eating and sleeping on the road, and the phone mount keeps navigation hands-free.

Gift ideas for a truck driver

Gift tip: Cab comfort and good audio are the top sellers. Buying for a coworker? See coworker gift ideas or Secret Santa ideas.

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Noise-cancelling headphones

Sony WH-1000XM5 noise canceling wireless headphones(paid link)

Quiet at rest stops

Rest stops are loud, so a driver puts these on for quiet during a break.

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Compression socks

CHARMKING Compression Socks 15-20 mmHg(paid link)

Comfort after hours seated

Hours of sitting leave legs heavy, and compression socks help after a long stretch.

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Clip-on reading light

Vekkia 14-LED rechargeable clip-on book light(paid link)

Wind down in the sleeper

Reading in the bunk at night is possible without turning on the cab lights.

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Heated travel mug

Hot coffee on demand

A cab warms slowly on cold nights, so coffee stays hot in a mug.

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12V portable oven

Hot meals on the road

A real meal heated at a rest stop beats a vending machine dinner.

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Audiobook gift card

Long drives go faster

Driving takes many hours, and books keep a driver company without taking eyes off the road.

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Read next: What a truck driver actually needs, a plain guide to what to buy and what to skip.

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