But you don’t have to be any of those things with the easy and inexpensive gadgets Dannielle Kyrillos, editor at large of DailyCandy.com, shared on “The Early Show” that will help you make the most of life in your car.

Coffee Cup Charger and Power Inverter
Source: ThinkGeek.com
Price: $29.99
• Coffee really does fuel everything, even when it’s just a nifty car power source disguised as a coffee cup — Plugs into cigarette lighter and becomes two standard power sockets
• Fits right in your car’s standard beverage holder, so it’s not in the way or balanced precariously or jammed in anywhere
• Charge up and power everything from your laptop to a portable printer.

RoadPro High Performance Hair Dryer/Defroster
Source: Many online retailers, travel marts nationwide. See example here.
Price: $44
• Finish your hair, or your kids’, or dry wet spots after the inevitable car spills in the parking lot, with a portable, car-friendly blow dryer
• Can also be used as a window defroster. How practical and not-vain-at-all is that?
• Of course this must only be used when you’re parked in a safe spot, but you can leave the house earlier, beat traffic, and do finishing touches in the parking lot
• It’s designed to be used in a car, so won’t short out or lose power. Specifically designed for truckers, campers and other people on the go

RoadPro Portable Saucepan and Popcorn Popper
Source: Many online retailers, travel marts nationwide See example here.
Price: $35
• Whip up a snack before the long drive home
• We cannot believe this actually exists and works but it really does, and well
• Heat canned soups, packaged foods
• Make popcorn or cook hotdogs
• You could actually make some sort of stew

Griffin Technology WindowSeat Windshield Mount
Source: GriffinTechnology.com
Price: $29.99
• Mount your iPhone or iPod touch at eye-level so you can easily see its street maps and directions
• Much safer than trying to map something on your iPhone while you’re trying to get there, which everyone without a built-in GPS has attempted
• Stays in one safe place, where you can see it (to be used only when stopped, of course!)
• Also makes it easy to control your music, when your iPod or iPhone is hooked into your car audio system

Leather Gloves Online Zippered Driving Gloves
Source: LeatherGlovesOnline.com
Price: $47.95
• Gloves in general are very trendy this year, in sort of an old-fashioned way, and driving gloves in particular channel the cool ladies we’re seeing on film, such as Amelia Earhardt, and in real life, like Danica Patrick
• These are spot-on because they boast the season’s must-have detail — bold zippers

Kurgo Auto Tray Table
Source: KurgoStore.com
Price: $21
• For kids in the back or officemates in the carpool, this tray turns their space into a restaurant table or office
• Makes the experience of being a backseat passenger so much more comfortable, and more productive
• Fits pretty much any car
• Also good as coloring table for kids

Kurgo Skybox Dog Booster Seat
Source: KurgoStore.com
Price: $63
• If your little dog is your co-pilot, make even his ride more comfortable
• Boosts the dog up comfortably so he or she can see out the window
• Not safe to keep little dog curled on your lap, this is the next best and much safer alternative
• Collapses easily when not in use

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This year, make sure your woman gives you a gift that you can actually use, and let her know that just because you’re a trucker, doesn’t mean that you’re going to jump up and down at the sight of a new cordless drill. With this in mind, we here at GlobalTrucker.com have compiled a top 10 list of trucker gifts for the upcoming holidays.

10. Sleeper Cab Fans – These fans will operate at one of three preselected speeds when the thermostat calls for cooler air. Once the thermostat is satisfied, the fan shuts off automatically. Designed to ensure consistent temperatures. Perfect for use when you leave your pets behind or while sleeping.

9. CAT Caterpillar Merchandise- Everything you love about CAT, from hats to toys to collectibles. If want Caterpillar merchandise then we have what your looking for and then some. We offer many different variety of hats in stock and ready to ship. If it’s not a CAT, its a dog.

8. Maps and Atlases – These have been the old stand-by for truckers for years and years. With a wide variety of maps and atlases to choose from , you should never get lost the next time you hop into your rig.

7. CB Radios - Don’t let your man or woman get stuck in a traffic jam without a good CB radio on hand to acquire the critical they need. We carry all the major brands including Cobra, Uniden, Ranger, Galaxy and Connex.

6. Bluetooth Headsets – Give the gift of gab this holiday season with one of these terrific wireless bluetooth headsets from Global Trucker. Choose from name brands such as Cobra, Blue Parrot, Plantronics and Motorola.

5. 12 Volt Heaters – Winter is almost here and any truck driver would love to have a good heater. These sure come in handy if your truck heater decides to play out when its about 15 degrees outside. They also help cut down on idling fuel costs because you won’t have to have the truck running for these to operate.

4. Locking Gas Caps – Need I say more? Well ok then. We all know its a mean world we leave in and its a shame, but you can help protect your precious fuel with one of these fuel theft deterrents.

3. Seat Cushions – Every truck driver needs a good, comfortable seat to sit on especially when they are sitting 8-10 hours a day. With a wide variety of different styles and models to choose from, we are sure you will find one thats right for you.

2. 12 Volt Cookers – Every trucker out there knows its hard to find a good home cooked meal out on the road. So why not surprise them with a 12 volt cooker to help take a piece of home with them when they leave. They can take Sundays leftovers with them on Monday morning and heat them up in the truck that evening.

1. Gift Cards - Still not sure what to get them, why not get them a Global Trucker gift card. With over 12,000 items (including sports gifts) to choose from, I’m sure they won’t have any trouble finding something they like.

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Just because you’re on the road more often than you’re at home is no reason that you shouldn’t be surrounded with personalized comforts. In fact, it’s precisely for this reason that you should take time to personalize your cab with as many individual touches as possible. Whether you want jazz up your cab with custom seat cushions or steering wheel covers or just install your favorite electronics such as MP3 players or DVD monitors, you’ll find a great selection of interior cab accessories at globaltrucker.com.

Global Trucker, a site devoted to trucking accessories, offers everything from chrome accessories to luggage specifically tailored for a trucker’s lifestyle. The selection of interior accessories on the site, however, is truly unique.

For instance, the 12-volt Nocord SummerSeat Self-Cooling Seat Cushion is both unique and useful for truckers who have ever found themselves sweating through the summer heat and stuck to their uncomfortable seats. The seat, which sells on the site for $59.99, can be charged via the cab’s cigarette lighter and also comes with an AC adaptor. Truckers can adjust the temperature of the seat and remain comfortable in its Microfiber and adjustable design.

But if you want the comfort without the cool, Global Trucker also has a selection of seating enhancements, like the AIRHAWK Comfort Seating System, a cushion designed specifically to relieve back problems of those who sit for hours on end. Additionally, for those who would rather be warm than cool, massage cushions with heating devices included are available. The cushions, which come in either upper back or full seat cover models, can be adjusted easily by remote. A selection of air mattresses is also available.

For those who want to add a little flash and pizazz to their cabs, Globe Trucker also offers a variety of products designed to add a little flare to your home away from home. Included in this selection is the Roadpro 12-Volt Purple Neon Ash Tray, steering wheel covers that offer a comfortable grip and several designs and colors, and a privacy curtain. And for the those who would rather have clean than snazzy, Globe Trucker offers a litter bag with disposable liners.

Though comfort and aesthetics are two of the most important categories of interior cab accessories, these are not the only types of products available on Global Trucker. A selection of other products, ranging from arm rests and pillows to organizers and air purifiers are available on the site.

Whether you’re looking for comfort or necessity, style or utility, Global Trucker is a web site that boasts variety and versatility. Truckers can browse a wealth of products that can be easily ordered online, many of which have warranties or guarantees. Though truckers are often more concerned with their cargo and what’s under the hood than what’s in the cab, truckers’ comfort and happiness with their workspace is often reflected in their performance. In order to make that workspace their own, truckers can visit many different sites on the web, but Global Trucker’s easy to use format and variety of products make it a great place for truckers to visit.

The fuel cap is one item that is taken for granted. For example, a regular OEM Peterbilt fuel cap will cost in the neighborhood of $80 to $100. Ask yourself, how hard is it to remove that cap? They get stolen everyday. The standard Freightliner, Volvo, Kenworth, and other brands run between $40 and $100 for an OEM cap. Here again is another example of something unguarded that any thief could steal from you. This is another perfect example of how a fuel theft device will help you.

With the use of a fuel theft device, you can assure yourself that your fuel will probably be there in the morning, that you won’t have to put more fuel in your truck in the morning, and that someone won’t put a foreign substance in your tank to put you out of business. We live in a cruel world, and make no mistake, a fuel thief won’t skip your truck just because you’re a nice person. We here at Global Trucker have 2 different models of locking fuel caps and one style of anti-siphon devices. Don’t get your diesel stolen again, get yours today!