{"id":4223,"date":"2019-09-19T14:10:51","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T18:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/?p=4223"},"modified":"2019-09-19T14:10:51","modified_gmt":"2019-09-19T18:10:51","slug":"the-best-headsets-for-truckers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/the-best-headsets-for-truckers\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Headsets for Truckers and Why You Need One"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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If you\u2019re cruising down the road in your rig holding your cell phone out on speaker phone trying to talk to your wife, you know how cumbersome this task is. You\u2019re trying to pay attention to the road. Maybe the phone is balanced on your lap. Depending on where you\u2019re driving, your signal is fading in and out. The road is bumpy and nosy, making it hard to hear. Or you\u2019re in a city where people are constantly laying on the horn. It would be so much easier to just hold the phone up against your ear. However, you know you should have two hands free at all times, so you deal with it. If you can relate to this story, you need to start looking at some of the best headsets for truckers.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve never owned a headset before and you\u2019re not sure where to start, you\u2019re in luck. Here we will break down the most important benefits of owning a headset when you\u2019re a truck driver. We\u2019ll also go over some key headset features you should keep in mind while you\u2019re shopping.<\/p>\n

Three Benefits to Owning a Headset When You\u2019re a Trucker<\/h2>\n

Here are three reasons why you need to own a headset as a truck driver!<\/p>\n

1. Free your hands<\/h3>\n

First of all, you will free your hands. This allows you to continue shifting gears, steering, or waving to people. At the same time, you can still listen to your music, your radio, or your phone conversation.<\/p>\n

2. Automatically connect<\/h3>\n

With a Bluetooth headset<\/a>, you can automatically connect to your smartphone. This is great because you don\u2019t have to go through the hassle of dealing with cords. Have you ever forgot something on your head was plugged in and jumped out of your rig, pulling everything out with you? That\u2019s super annoying!<\/p>\n

3. Entertainment<\/h3>\n

Aside from freeing your hands and setting yourself free from cords, your headset provides you with entertainment while you\u2019re on the road. With your hands-free, you can drive while listening to your favorite podcast, chatting with your family members, and overall feeling less lonely than you would otherwise.<\/p>\n

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The Best Headsets for Truckers | Four Features to Consider<\/h2>\n

Here are four features you should consider when shopping for the best headsets for truckers!<\/p>\n

1. Quality<\/h3>\n

When you start shopping for a headset, there are some key things you want to consider. First, you want to make sure you purchase something that has good sound quality. You don\u2019t want a headset that sounds muffled or creates a lot of static. There\u2019s already enough noise in your rig!<\/p>\n

2. Fit<\/h3>\n

Second, think about how the headset fits you. If it\u2019s not adjustable and is too tight or too loose, this will be annoying. You won\u2019t want to wear it, and it will be a waste of money.<\/p>\n

3. Battery life<\/h3>\n

If you are a long-haul driver, you want to find a headset that doesn\u2019t need to be recharged too often. Be sure to read reviews on the battery life of the headset<\/a> you\u2019re interested in. Some headsets can last up to 10 hours without needing to be charged, so think about how long you\u2019ll really want to use it in a day.<\/p>\n

4. Cost<\/h3>\n

Of course, you have to consider the cost. If you want the newest, best headset for truckers, you\u2019re going to pay more. However, if you shop around and do your research, you may just find a headset that is efficient and in an economical price range.<\/p>\n

Now that you know how to find the best headsets for truckers, put it to good use! Give our podcast, Big Rig Banter<\/a>, a listen and see how that headset sounds!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re cruising down the road in your rig holding your cell phone out on speaker phone trying to talk to your wife, you know how cumbersome this task is. You\u2019re trying to pay attention to the road. Maybe the phone is balanced on your lap. Depending on where you\u2019re driving, your signal is fading […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4226,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[135],"tags":[955,953,954],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4223"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4223"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4223\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4228,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4223\/revisions\/4228"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4226"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4223"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4223"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4223"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}