29 Best Gifts for Truck Drivers
Truck drivers, the unsung heroes of the road, play a crucial role in keeping our world moving. Imagine all the long hours and miles they cover, ensuring that goods and essentials reach us on time. It’s a demanding job that requires not just skill but immense dedication. So, when it comes to showing appreciation for these road warriors, choosing the best gifts for truck drivers can be a thoughtful way to acknowledge their hard work and make their journeys more comfortable and enjoyable.
I actually worked as a cashier in a truck stop while going to college, so I got to see a trucker’s daily life pretty closely. Based on my experience, I’ve carefully selected some of the best gifts that cater to the unique needs of truck drivers. Whether it’s about enhancing the comfort of their cab, making their long drives more pleasant, or providing practical tools that come in handy on the road, our picks are sure to hit the mark.
Each item is chosen with the intention of bringing a bit of home comfort to their travels or making their daily routine a bit smoother. Check out my top recommendations and find that perfect gift to make any truck driver’s day just a little bit brighter!
Why trust Gift Brilliant’s gift recommendations? We won’t overwhelm you with a huge list of gift ideas that people don’t really want. We share gift options that we have personally gifted or received, gifts that others have told us they loved, and a few gift ideas that we would love to have ourselves!
Top Gift Ideas for Truck Drivers
A practical gift option, these towels are perfect for any wet or sweaty situations. The fibers of the travel towels are thinner than most, so they dry exceptionally fast and cover more surface area. They're also smooth and are easily stowed away, so they'll take up much less space than regular towels. Perfect for spills or for wiping your sweat away.
This keychain is perfect for any truck driver that has a loved one waiting for them to come home. It's a wonderful reminder to them that they have someone that loves and cares for them and is waiting patiently for their return from those long drives ahead.
Cute, right? Right. Makes a great stocking stuffer when you just can't think of any other Christmas gifts for your special trucker.
This one's on the funnier side, and I won't lie: I don't really get what it's saying either! However, truck drivers are sure to know exactly what this means and will give them a good laugh.
When you spend a lot of time on the road, you have to be prepared for anything. A pocket knife is good to have when you're on the road and happen to need a sharp edge. Alternatively, it's a good thing to have in order to potentially protect yourself, but I think I can speak for us both when I say I hope that situation never pops up.
Sitting down for long periods of time in a semi truck can cause your tailbone (and butt in general) to feel really sore - even fall asleep! This practical gift idea provides amazing support for coccyx, tailbone, back pain, and sciatica relief.
Trust me when I say you don't want to be seated for hours at a time and have your butt go numb. It's not fun, so investing in a seat cushion is a great idea for your favorite trucker - and they will thank you!
Here's another seat cushion for your special trucker friend; however, this one is for lumbar back support. It's good to have a cushion supporting your back so you don't deal with lower back pain later on, and this one allows you to lean back into additional support.
We recommend pairing this back support cushion with the tailbone support cushion above in order to best protect yourself and your bones.
Now a first-aid kit is a gift we all hope we never need to use, but is something every vehicle should have - especially if you're in the trucking industry and find yourself miles from town. You never know when you'll need bandaids, an ice pack, tweezers, or even gauze. We'd rather you not need to use it while you drive, but it's better to be safe than sorry, right?
Bonus gift idea: Find out which truck stop they use most frequently and buy them a gift card so they can purchase fuel and/or their favorite snacks!
If you really need to go but the next truck stop is too far away, you can make your own pit stop using this emergency urinal. This portable urinal has a tube that is extendable when in use and is shrinkable when stowed away.
Although this is able to be used by kids and adults regardless of gender, it may be a little difficult for ladies due to how small the opening is - which brings us to our next gift recommendation.
We know there are female truckers out there, and the last thing they want is to be stuck on the road without a potty! This emergency urinal is made to be a little easier to use for the ladies - although I'm sure men can use it too.
The opening is wider, so there's less possibility for spillage. Also, it's very easy to clean given that it's made with high-grade silicone and is smaller in design. Comes with a cute drawstring bag for storage.
I won't lie. Even as someone who knows how to drive a stick shift car, I'm not 100% sure what this says. But again, a trucker would be able to read this shirt and understand it - hopefully it'll bring a laugh out of them, too!
Everyone needs to pack snacks when they're on the road. Instead of having to stop several times for food, give the gift of food to a trucker so they won't have to make as many stops! This box is filled with a variety of fan favorites and is sure to make that trucker a happy person.
When they've hit their quota for the day, it's time to rest on a good mattress (and by good, we mean GOOD). Even if they already have a mattress in their rig, they will love a new mattress like this one. This 7-inch thick mattress can support over 400 pounds comfortably and ensures your favorite truck driver a wonderfully good night's sleep after a long day. You can pick exactly what size you'll need, too!
Most truckers drink coffee. But do most truckers have a super awesome personalized mug to enjoy their hot beverages while they drive through remote areas of the country? Probably not. This travel mug allows you to pick between 7 different background colors and engrave your name on it! It's the perfect Christmas gift and is much nicer than just a regular old mug, in my opinion.
Honestly, everyone should own a dash cam for their own safety. You never know when someone may try to commit insurance fraud, or when you just get into a bad situation and need a dash cam to back yourself up. This one has night vision as well as built-in wi-fi, and it’s very easy to set up and use.
Is your favorite trucker a manly man? We have super manly gift ideas too!
This electric 2-in-1 lunchbox is the perfect gift for a trucker with a long way to drive. This lunchbox can keep their food warm while they drive, so it'll still be warm when they decide they're ready to eat. Is compatible with car chargers AND wall chargers.
Make this thoughtful gift even better by filling it with homemade meals to enjoy on the road!
This bag is very easy to clean and water resistant. Truckers need to keep up with their hygiene just like everyone else, so this toiletry bag is a great way to help them out! Made with high grade PU leather and with plenty of storage space, gift this bag to your trucker (or yourself) so they can better take care of themself in style!
Honestly, a good pair of sunglasses is just the perfect truck driver gift - trust us! These 2-pack (or 3-pack!) frames from Kaliyadi are a very stylish way to protect your eyes while on the road. Coming in a large variety of styles and selections, these are definitely a great investment, even if you're not a trucker! They are polarized and have a UV protection coating, so it's definitely worth getting a pair (or two... or three).
This multi-purpose portable vehicle safe is great for holding handguns, jewelry, cash, medications, passports, tablets and more. For if you need to store valuables while driving or at a rest stop. Also meets TSA guidelines, on the off chance you happen to need to travel by plane.
It can get cold sometimes when you're driving or resting for the night. This electric blanket is the perfect way to stay bundled up and warm during the winter months on the road. There are also three different colors, including camel, dark brown, and a moose pattern.
Includes 3 heat settings, overheating protection, and a 4 hour auto shut off feature so you don't waste the batteries. It does have a wall plugin, however, so you'll need to get a wall-to-car converter - we recommend the one featured below.
This inverter allows you to plug in electronics that have wall plugs and charge them in your car... or truck. You plug the wall chargers into the inverter, then plug the car charger attached to the inverter into a charging port, and voila! Perfect for if you have a computer, phone charger, electric blanket, or any other device that would normally need to be plugged into a wall.
You know what's really fun to do while driving? Starting and finishing a book - NOT by reading it, but by listening to it with an audiobook subscription instead! Audible is a truly great way to make those long days go by faster, especially when you're on the move and don't have time to sit with a physical book.
I personally have found Audible's monthly subscription has a LOT of great audio books you can listen to, and being able to spend one point a month for a high-quality read truly makes the experience even better.
Coming in many different color options, this cooler is the best way to keep all your cold drinks and food cool while on the go. Inside is PermaFrost Insulation and an extra thick FatWall, so it's guaranteed that your snacks will stay refrigerated for a long time! YETI is one of the best of the portable coolers out there, and definitely is a great gift idea!
Ever wanted to have coffee but couldn't spend time going to get it from a store? This portable coffee maker allows you to make your OWN favorite cup of joe while still on the go! It features a 2 minute brew, and all you need is coffee and hot water!
Ok, come on. Every trucker needs a hula girl, right? Right. This is a great stocking stuffer.
Want to make your big rig cabin just a little more snazzy? These interior lights are great at brightening up your cabin at night. Plus, all the colors make it just look cool, you know? Features compatibility with a smart app and a "dynamic music mode" where the strip lights connect to your music and change with the beat.
For drivers who you need to follow a GPS, this phone mount allows for easier accessibility so they can see where they're going without added risk of looking away from the road for too long. It's a super useful gift that's budget friendly and easily fits into a stocking!
More Tips to Find The Perfect Gifts for Truck Drivers
No matter what the special occasion is, you want to ensure the gift you give is going to be one they like. Here are a few tips to make sure the gift you choose is a good idea:
- When in doubt, gift cards or prepaid credit cards are always needed. You don’t have to worry about those being the wrong size!
- Think about what specific interests your trucker has. What do they enjoy doing in their free time on their off days? If you can combine those loves with truck driving, you will likely find a perfectly unique gift idea that they would never expect!
- Regardless of what gift you give, think of ways to make it more special. Can you add a personal message to the gift, either written in a note or by engraving the gift somehow?
Hopefully our gift list gives you a starting point to finding the right gift for your favorite truck driver!
Amanda
Amanda is a mom of four kids, two dogs, some chickens, and a few hundred composting worms. As a former teacher and fitness instructor, and the oldest of a houseful of kids, she has quite a bit of experience educating others – which she now does via writing! Gift giving isn’t her main love language, but she loves shopping for the perfect gifts for others.
You can find her on her main blog at amandaseghetti.com and on all social media @amandaseghetti <3
