10 gadgets, that every driver should have!
You are a truck-driver and would love to make your life way much easier? Check out our list of latest applications, devices and gadgets. Some of them are simply useful, some will enhance your security and some... are just freaking awesome! Don't hesitate to check all of them.
1. StopSleep - a ring that will wake you up, while you're driving
Recently, we wrote about the fact, that the EU is struggling with the problem of sleep apnea and fatigue among professional drivers. And they are the one's, for who StopSleep was created. StopSleep is a simple device, consisting of a USB transmitter and the "ring". It's interior is lined with sensors, receiving your skin impulses, corresponding brain activity. The device literally senses when the brain is too tired and alerts the driver with vibration and beep, that it's high time to return to the parking lot. Source: www.stop-sleep.co.uk.
2. TransParking - find a free parking lot on your way
So, as we're already talking about parking lots... each and every professional truck driver knows, how tiring and difficult finding the right place to have a rest can be. Especially, when you're also looking for a place with certain facilities and your tachograph seems to shoul out loud only one word: stop! That's the perfect time, to try TransParking - completely free applications, which shows you free parkings on you route or in certain distance. And what's even more - it works in every European country. Now how cool is that? If you want to download TransParking, you can fing it on Google Play https://bit.ly/1ROKN1E
3. Coffee's on board!
Just because coffee is always a good idea. Always :) But sometimes, you don't even have time to stop and have a cup of this heavenly delicious, black drink. With this extraordinary tool, you can do your own Italian coffee, no matter where you are. Handpresso is available both in manual and electrical version. More information you can find here: handpresso.pl
4. Be like the Knight Rider
Just pin in to the regular car lightener port... and start talking with your car, like David Hesselhoff once did :)
5. And loose your seat belts, please
Uncomfortable, inconvenient seat belts can surely become the driver's worst nightmare. But with this tiny little gadget, you can simply get rid of this problem. Your belt's pressure is maintained on a perfect level, to ensure the functionality and safety of passenger. And at the same time - to minimize person's discomfort. Interested? Then visit the cglock.com website.
6. Breathalyser in your cell phone
Simple, intelligent device, plugged to you mobile phone just like the audio jack headphones. After connecting to a dedicated app, it works like an breathalyser. It's worth to have it, as you never know when it may come in handy.
7. LED display - something more than a regular CB radio
Something for those, who need to express their emotions not only by using the truck's horn:) With a little creativity you can provide a lot of fun to your road colleagues. This cute display thing, you can find on Amazon.com.
8. Multimedia diplay and... a very futuristic navi device
The great advantage of this fancy device, is that you can set it at the eye's level. Moreover, the display is transparent, so it does not obscure the view, and the driver does not have to look away from the track. You can also integrate this tool with your personal mobile phone, and use it as an extensional monitor, helpful when making phone-calls or using applications. If you need one of this really, really badly, do visit this page: navdy.com.
9. Stereo smartphone
Just brilliant in it's simplicity. Take your smartphone, add those speakers and voila! you have your own DJ's set, ready to play latest songs in a really good sound quality. Two small disadvantages of this device - it only goes with iOS phones and is quite expensive, to be honest. Check the price and availability on oxygenaudio.com.
10. Last, but not least - the TransEconomic
Great idea for drivers of vans up to 3,5T, owners of transport companies and of course fleet managers. TransEconomic is a small, intelligent tool, that you plug into the OBDII port in your car and then - just log into a dedicated applications. The device measures the parameters of your driving and allows you to track them or even check your place in the company's driver's rank. And when you start driving in a more "eco" way... you can save even up to 100 EUR monthly. And (what's even more important), you drive more carefully, so the number of accidents goes down and down, decreasing by event 40%. Now that's impressing. You need one in your car? Visit this website https://transeconomic.eu/ :)
