Truckers are the lifeblood of the American shipping industry, moving a staggering 10.8 billion tons of freight a year. They work long, lonely hours under the tightest of deadlines, in all manner of weather and road conditions. 

Trucking accessories and truck driver gifts make your fleet drivers’ time on the highway easier and more comfortable. These practical, must-have gifts for truckers can all be customized with your company logo, acting as both branding merchandise and thoughtful gifts for some of the hardest working men and women in the nation. 

Comfortable Travel Wear

Your drivers spend hours behind the wheel, so they might as well be comfortable while they’re on the road. These comfy work clothes are practical gifts for truckers and make those long hauls more enjoyable:

• The Men's Ultimate Long Sleeve Buttondown by Under Armour is a lightweight polyester shirt that delivers comfort and ventilation while wicking sweat away from the body. Rolled-forward shoulder seams increase comfort when driving.
• Work King’s Quilted Hooded Flannel Shirt is a 100% cotton yarn-dyed flannel with a polyester/cotton jersey hood. Two front pockets with snap closures and an inside cell pocket make this shirt an excellent truck driver gift.
• The Men's Flame-Resistant Canvas Shirt Jac is a durable fire-resistant canvas shirt with antique-finish brass snaps, two chest pockets with rivet reinforcements for durability, and adjustable two-snap cuffs with extended plackets. It’s a shirt that will last your driver for years.

Truckers operate in all types of inclement--and downright horrible--weather. Reward your fleet with these practical gifts for truckers. When they’re checking their rig in rotten weather, they’ll appreciate these truck driver gifts:

• Carhartt’s Quilted-Flannel-Lined Duck Active Jac is a warm, water repellant and wind-resistant cotton duck canvas jacket with a quilted flannel lining and attached three-piece hood.
• The Heavy Insulated Parka by Caterpillar features reflective webbing to make your driver more visible in low light conditions.
• Columbia’s Men's Watertight II Full-Zip Rain Jacket offers a 100% nylon Omni-TECH waterproof/breathable shell lined with 100% polyester mesh and an attached, adjustable storm hood with visor.

Must-Have Items for Truck Drivers: Gloves 

Gloves aren’t really trucker accessories--they’re essentials. A good pair of gloves shield drivers from the elements and protect their hands during mechanical maintenance or when loading and unloading freight. Gloves are some of the most common--and most appreciated--truck driver gifts. Examples include:

• Economy Grade Top Grain Pigskin Leather Driver's Gloves are designed for construction, machine operation, utility work, and many other general applications.
• Reinforced Thermal Waterproof Utility Gloves feature a waterproof/windproof breathable membrane insert and DWR finish Rugged AX Suede™ palm and fingertip reinforcements. Touch screen capable thumb and index finger allow wearers to use phones easily.
• Select Shoulder Cowhide Leather Palm Gloves include shoulder cowhide leather palms with reinforced fingertips and cowhide leather ankle straps for extra protection.

Sunglasses

Sunglasses are must-have trucker accessories. Glare from sunlight or snow can impair a driver’s ability to see, a serious problem when you’re at the wheel of a big rig. Possible truck driver gifts include:

• Bollé Hustler Blue Polarized Glasses include high impact 2.2mm polycarbonate polarized lens for true color definition that fights glare. Features anti-fog on the inside of the lens and an anti-scratch exterior. Meets both ANSI Z87.1 and CSA Z94.3 standards for safety glasses.
• Bouton Supersonic Gray Lens are rimless sunglasses that provide clear, crisp, distortion-free visibility for general use purposes. ANSI-Z87.1 & CSA Z94.3 approved.
• Aviator Sunglasses w/ Advanced Polarized Mirrored Lens boast a full mirror lens to assist with sun blockage. Polarized, glare resistant lens allows for better clarity and provides UV 400 protection.

Travel Mugs and Thermoses

Travel mugs and thermoses are much-used accessories for truckers. A larger, vacuum-sealed mug and a thermos filled with soup or coffee can make a long drive more enjoyable. The following are must-have items for truck drivers:

• The 32 Oz Tumbler by Bison Coolers features a  screw-on, leak-proof Tritan® lid Durable and 18/8 stainless steel construction double wall. Keeps beverages hot or cold for hours.
• The Urban Peak® Canyon Trail is a 30 oz vacuum Tumbler with 18-8 stainless steel dual wall construction. The vacuum-insulated liner maintains beverages at optimal drinking temperatures until your driver wants it.
• The 20 Oz. Realtree® Camouflage bubba® Mug looks as tough as it is, as it’s made from a durable polypropylene and stainless-steel outer wall with a polypropylene liner. Camouflage coloring gives the mug a distinctly outdoorsy look.

A good thermos is also a trucking essential. Possibilities include:

• The 1.5 qt Stanley Legendary Classic Vacuum Bottle will keep its contents hot or cold for a full 24 hours. A wide-mouth lid makes pouring beverages into the insulated lid/cup easy.
• The 34oz. Orion 3-in-1 Vacuum Insulated Bottle uses a  BPA Free Double wall and vacuum insulation to keep drinks or soup hot. Comes with two easy-grip cups.
• The 32 Oz. Thermos w/Handle is a BPA Free, vacuum-sealed and insulated thermos with a retractable handle and nylon shoulder strap.

Practical Gifts for Truckers

Staying comfortable on a long freight haul is important, but so is safety. The following accessories for truck drivers come in handy in both emergencies and everyday life.

• The Roadsafe First Aid/Emergency Kit is a seventeen-piece first aid kit that includes, among other items, a 200 Amp, 8 foot booster cable, a 12-foot lightweight tow rope with 6000 lbs of attractive power, an insulating emergency blanket, and and emergency poncho.
• The Leatherman® Mut is a stainless steel multitool with a straight/serrated knife, needle nose pliers, regular pliers, and replaceable wire cutters.
• The Blast Rechargeable Flashlight is a USB rechargeable, 3,200 lumens flashlight.
• The Buck® Folding the Hunter™ Lockback Pocket Knife is a handy, all-purpose knife with a natural wood grain handle.
• The Vantek Fleece Blanket works well as both an emergency blanket and for warming up in the truck cabin on cold drives.
• The Legacy Belt Cell Phone Holster by Carhartt keeps your drivers’ phones safe and secure.

Trucker Hats: The Ultimate in Trucker Accessories

You didn’t think we were going to leave trucker hats out of a list of must-have items for truck drivers, right? The humble, durable trucker hat might as well be the unofficial mascot of the transportation industry--a hat that, like those who wear it, is both down-to-earth and practical. The fact you can customize the hat with your logo only makes these hats more appealing truck driver gifts. Possibilities include:

• The Trucker Snapback Hat with Leather Patch, featuring a full-grain leather patch for your logo.
• The Trucker Snapback Cap by Richardson is a structured snapback hat made from 100% cotton twill front panels and bill, with 100% polyester mid and back panels.
• The Trucker Snapback MAX Hat is the trucker hat of choice for both gifts and brand marketing and can be customized to your specifications.