It is fast approaching the time of year when gift shopping comes to the fore on everyone’s mind. You know the time! So, with the jingle of sleigh bells rapidly approaching, we must turn our minds to a singular problem: what would be a good gift for someone whose time is usually occupied with delivery work? In order to bring some Christmas cheer to our friends on the roads, we sat down and thought about some of the best gifts we can make for drivers everywhere. These are some of our best buys for the drivers of your life.
A refreshing option
Something that many people enjoy is a good meal, a quick snack, or even a cold drink to keep you going as they tour the country doing their delivery work. So why not choose a small portable refrigerator as a gift for the driver? The best thing is that it works all year round. In the summer, it’ll keep sandwiches and drinks cool, and many come with heating options, so in colder months, you can keep a thermos of soup or coffee piping hot with the flick of a switch. It’s something to keep a driver going until next Christmas!
Channel change
If there’s one thing that’s consistent throughout all delivery work, it’s downtime. Regular breaks are a must when making constant deliveries, and long-distance trips can often leave drivers spending a night in their vehicles with nothing to do. So why not opt for a portable DVD player as a gift this year, with a selection of movies or TV series to keep the driver of your life entertained on the go? Downtime between installments will never drag again, whether you choose a light-hearted comedy or an exciting, suspenseful movie to spend your free hours.
For the driver who has it all
The next time a driver returns from his delivery job, pay special attention to his wallet – it’s guaranteed to be stacked with receipts for all the gas station food and snacks he has bought along the way! Whether it’s a sandwich and a packet of chips to go on until dinner, a can of Pepsi to go with it, or a coffee for a bit of a boost at night, it’s amazing how quickly it all adds up. Regular food and beverage stops are an integral part of the delivery job, so why not gift your driver with a Starbucks or Costa Coffee voucher? It will give them a chance to swap out their staple road coffee for something a little more special, and they’ll think of you with every cup.
It can definitely be difficult to come up with a good gift idea when the recipient will always be on the road. But before you despair, give up, and fill your stock with essential road supplies like air fresheners and de-icers, why not use your imagination for other present ideas that will make delivery work a little more fun.