If you're on the road all day, every day,
anything to make the drive easier is a huge bonus.
Today we're going to show you some of the best
gadgets for truckers.
Now I know gadgets, but I'm not a trucker.
So to make sure that these gadgets are actually
useful for truckers, we've enlisted
the help of an over-the-road professional.
I'm Jamie Hagan and I've got 24 years
of over-the-road experience, and over 3 million miles
in the seat.
All right.
So one of the most important things when you're on the road
is communication.
Our first gadget helps with just that.
The weBoost Drive 4G-X OTR helps you stay connected
wherever you need to go.
It will help you speed up your cellular data
and let you call and text from wherever the road takes you.
So you can keep talking while driving to the back road
or streaming your favorite tunes from the most remote of truck
stops.
The Drive 4G-X OTR is especially designed
for today's modern truckers.
Setup is easy and requires only some basic tools.
Once installed, the signal booster
is constantly checking the signal level
and adjusting itself to make sure
that you have the most cellular coverage possible.
The Drive 4G-X OTR works by taking the weak signal that
is unusable by your phone and amplifies it,
sending that strong signal into the cab,
allowing for quick data speeds and clear calls.
Next up we've got the dezlCam navigation unit from Garmin.
Garmin has a line of dezl products specifically
for truckers, all which are great.
We like the dezlCam particularly for a few key features
that we'll get into.
First off, the dezlCam is a great truck navigator
that comes with detailed maps of North America and free lifetime
map updates, and an HD digital traffic to keep you moving.
This is specifically designed for truckers
with custom-routing for their specifics of your truck,
like the size, weight, and load.
It also features route warnings like sharp curves,
bridge heights, weight limits, steep grades, and more.
It also includes a directory of points
of interest like truck and trailer services,
food, and much more, all of which
are highly rated by truckers.
You can mount the unit on the dash or the windshield,
and the bracket is great.
It's magnetic, so it is very easy to remove and attach.
It also features a six inch screen
so everything is clear and easy to see.
One of the features we love about the dezlCam
is the built in dash cam.
The dash cam is adjustable so you can swivel it
for the optimal view.
As soon as you start moving, dezlCam automatically
starts recording HD quality video.
In the event of a collision, the unit
will save the footage on impact.
You can also save the footage manually if you'd like.
There's even an optional GPS overlay
which shows the location, speed, date,
and time so you can precisely record everything
about the incident.
You can remove the dezlCam from the mounting bracket
and capture still images of the damage using the snapshot
feature.
Another great feature is the compatibility
to link up the unit with a backup camera.
The Garmin BC 30 wireless backup camera
is easily connected to the dezlCam,
and it makes it easy to see what's behind you when
you're backing up your truck.
You can sync your phone to the dezlCam via Bluetooth
and use hands free calling through the unit's integrated
mic and speaker.
Or you can connect a Bluetooth headset.
You can also use voice activated navigation.
Just speak a place you want to go,
and keep your hands on the wheel.
The dezlCam makes life easier with a host of tools
that allows you to track miles driven, breaking it down
to those driven in a given state.
It will record hours of service, your status,
and alert you of potential violations in advance.
All of the data is easily downloadable to your computer
for easy entry into logbooks, forms, or tax documents.
You can even keep logs of tire mileage, tire pressure,
oil changes, tire changes with the dezlCam.
Next up we've got the B350-XT noise canceling headset
from BlueParrott.
This headset has the industry's best noise cancellation.
So you'll be sure to be heard clearly.
The headset features the new BlueParrott button,
which is customizable.
You can use it as a mute button or a speed dialing or more.
The next one is the multifunction,
and it controls the on/off, call and answer,
and parings function.
Below that, you've got your volume controls.
The ear pad is large and comfortable
so you can wear it all day without a problem.
The flexible gooseneck bends easily
and stays where you put it, and it
features a microphone with BlueParrott's extreme noise
suppression.
The B350-XT pairs easily with your phone or GPS
unit for calls, streaming music, or getting GPS directions
right into your headset.
Just one touch is all it takes to pair it to your device.
You can use the headset with two cell phones or a phone
and a computer at the same time.
You can also keep the headset up to date
with the latest firmware using the VXi Updater.
Battery life is great.
You can talk for over 24 hours on a single charge.
When it comes time to charge it back up,
just plug the micro USB cable into either one
of the included AC or DC chargers, whichever works best
for you for your situation.
Speaking of charging, there are a lot of things in your truck
that require power, whether that means
they require constant power or they just
need to be charged up.
You need some way to supply them with that power.
We love the PowerDrive PD3000 inverter.
PowerDrive has a number of inverters in all sizes
to fit your needs.
So if you don't need 3000 watts of power,
check out one of these.
The PD3000 provides 3,000 watts of continuous power
for AC devices, with a high surge
capacity for devices that require up to 6,000 watts
to start.
You can see the wattage output on the LCD
display, which is removable and comes with an extension cable.
You can run this elsewhere in your cab
and mount it, for example on your dash,
so you can keep an eye on it.
The PD3000 has four three pronged AC outlets
and two USB outlets for devices like phones and tablets.
One of the coolest features of the PowerDrive inverter
is the ability to access it remotely.
Download the free app and you can pair your device
to the inverter.
You can monitor the inverter, change settings,
perform tests, and power the inverter on and off,
all from your phone.
With this feature and the removable display,
you can hide the inverter away but still have access
to all of its features.
The PD3000 is built tough to withstand the rigors of life
on the road and has some great safety features
like temperature, high and low voltage, and overload
protections, with audible alarms and safety shutoff
for safety and reliability.
And we also have the Trucker Tough QI wireless charger.
The Trucker Tough QI wireless smartphone charger
is a true hands free device.
Just dock your compatible phone for quick and easy charging
on the go.
No more hassle of trying to plug it in while you're driving.
It's also customizable to all shapes and sizes
of smartphones.
Finally, we wanted to throw in a bonus gadget.
The Hydroflask is great for keeping
your drinks cold or hot.
This is the 21st century's answer to the thermos.
They come in a range of sizes from 12 ounces
all the way up to a 64 ounce growler.
You can put hot or cold drinks in them,
and they keep them at the temperatures
they're supposed to be.
They'll keep cold drinks cold for 24 hours
and hot drinks hot for six.
I've tested this out, and they live up to their claims.
It's great to come back to a hot truck that's
been sitting in the sun for hours
and have a cold drink waiting inside.
They're made out of durable stainless steel,
and they have a double wall backing steel construction.
So they never have condensation on the outside of them,
and they'll stand up to a beating.
You can get different types of lids for hot drinks or cold,
and the bottles come in a range of great colors.
So those are our picks for the best gadgets for truckers.
If you've got a favorite gadget that you didn't
see on this list, let us know.
We're always open to learning about new things.
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