11 best gifts for lorry and van drivers
Our selection of unique gifts for lorry and van drivers: driver gifts such as a flask, a dash cam and a jump starter. See our range of gifts perfect for the person in your life who loves life on the road.
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Stanley's 1 litre vacuum flask keeps drinks hot or cold for up to 24 hours, which covers a long day on the plot. It's tough enough to live in the shed.
The Dash Cam Mini 3 is about the size of a car key, so it tucks away behind the rear-view mirror. It records 1080p video with a 140-degree view and a built-in polariser that cuts windscreen glare, saves footage automatically if it detects an incident, and responds to voice commands.
A flat battery on a cold morning is every driver's nightmare, and this sorts it without waiting for help. NOCO's GB40 is a 1000-amp lithium jump starter for petrol engines up to 6 litres and diesels up to 3 litres, good for up to 20 starts per charge. It also charges a phone and has a 100-lumen torch.
Winter training usually means some runs in the dark. Petzl's Actik Core is a rechargeable head torch with a red light mode, so they won't dazzle other people, and a reflective headband that helps them stay visible. It runs on Petzl's Core rechargeable battery and suits anyone who runs before or after work.
For tea on a commute or a walk, the Stainless King has vacuum-insulated steel and a closing DrinkLock lid. Its built-in tea hook holds a bag or a compatible infuser. This is the handled 470 ml cranberry-red mug. Don't mix it up with the handle-free tumbler in the same range.
A 12V tyre inflator with a digital gauge that reads in PSI, bar and kPa. It plugs into the car's socket and lives in the boot.
A large stainless steel vacuum flask with a carry handle and a pour-through cup lid. It keeps drinks hot or cold for a full day.
A steel travel tumbler with a leak-proof lid and a rubber grip. It keeps coffee hot for hours on a commute or walk.
A wide-neck food flask that keeps soup or porridge hot for hours. It includes a spoon in the lid.
A leakproof travel mug with a one-hand SnapSeal lid. It fits most car cup holders.
A small 4K dash cam with GPS, parking mode and WiFi for saving clips to a phone.
The best gifts for lorry and van drivers help on long days in the cab: a flask that keeps drinks hot, a dash cam and kit for a breakdown. A head torch helps with night checks and loading. Check what size of vehicle they drive and what their employer already supplies.
We picked each product for what lorry and van drivers enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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