4 Helpful Trucker Care Package Ideas

Buying gifts for truck drivers can sometimes be difficult, but you can’t go wrong with a care package! You can purchase basic items or customize a gift basket for the trucker in your life. If you’re not sure where to start, check out these unique and helpful ideas.

1. Start with the container

Truckers don’t have a lot of space in their cabs for stuff, so consider getting something useful. A new cooler or storage container is often better than a nice basket or box. Other unique container ideas you can use for a care package include portable fridges, car seat organizers, or toiletry bags. Just be sure you choose your container before buying the items to go inside so you can be sure they all fit.

2. Comfort items

There are a lot of items available to help make truckers more comfortable in a limited amount of space. This should make it easier for you to customize a care package. Consider the physical needs of the trucker in your life, as well as emotional ones. Here are just a few things to think about including in your care package.

• Orthopedic seat cushion
• Memory foam pillow
• Deep tissue massage tools (these can be wireless, battery-powered, or manual tools)
• Eye cover or sleep mask for better sleep (this helps with comfort and safety)
• New blanket and sheets
• Comfortable t-shirts
• Quick dry towels
• Insulated mug
• Fun items like DVDs, cards, or audiobooks
• Gift cards to restaurants or shops
• A bunch of snacks (always pick their favorites and include some unique, new treats)
• A scrapbook or photo album

3. Safety-related items

One way to show that you care is to include safety items in your care package. Truckers always have to think about safety, whether they are driving in a snowstorm, checking a load, or looking at directions on the side of the road. Here are some gifts you can get that will help keep the truck driver in your safer.

• First-aid and emergency kits (these come in a variety of sizes and configurations)
• Polarized sunglasses
• Handsfree headset
• Hat or beanie with a headlamp
• Emergency urinal or self-contained toilet (it isn’t healthy to “hold it!”)

4. Useful items

Care packages for truckers don’t just have to have fun or safety items. You can include products that will prove to be useful over time. Think about the type of truck that your trucker drives, how long their trips usually last, and what might make their job easier. The following products are generally useful for most truck drivers.

• Utility knives
• Multi-purpose tools
• Leather gloves
• Hands-free food trays
• Portable stove and slow cooker
• Power inverters
• Phone and tablet stand
• Lockboxes

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