Truck Driver Audio Options for Music, Talk Radio and Podcasts

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| June 6, 2012 | Reply

Audio Packages for Truck Drivers Truck drivers put in long hours on the road, which means it’s easy for boredom to set in. A bored, listless truck driver can be a liability on the highway. So nothing can be better to break up the monotony of the highway like some great music, a lively radio show or a good podcast. In this article we’ll talk about some truck driver audio options to keep you entertained.

Most truck drivers will go through at least a couple of stereo decks during the course of their career. The heat, dust and vibration is simply too much, even for the best built truck stereo decks. Plus, what truck driver doesn’t want to check out the latest tech in audio? Newer models have iPod ports and docks, large touchscreens, HD radio options and more. Why shouldn’t truckers reward themselves with some high tech?

Today, we thought we would feature a few stereo, HD Radio, and internet options for truck drivers. Some are affordable, some are investments. It all comes down to what you hope for in truck cab entertainment – basic goods, or high tech wizardry? Have a look, and if you don’t see anything you l.ike, just start your own search for truck driver audio options here.

SiriusXM Edge

Jump to traffic and weather for the city of your choice.

Browse other channels while listening to the current one.

Pause, rewind, and replay up to 30 minutes of live satellite radio.

Kenwood Excelon KDC-X395

AM/FM radio, CD, iPod, HD/SAT radio-ready, Bluetooth-ready receiver.

three 4V RCA preamp outputs with crossover system.

Auxiliary input, USB port, direct iPod control, Bluetooth.

Sony CDX-GT700HD

CD, MP3/WMA/AAC receiver with integrated HD Radio receiver.

Flip-down, detachable faceplate with LCD display.

Front panel auxiliary input, USB port, iPod control; SAT Radio ready.

Jensen Heavy Duty JHD1620B

Heavy Duty AM/FM/WB/iPod & SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready.

Full 7-channel NOAA Weatherband tuner with “Weather Alert.”

Two-wire hook-up prevents battery drain when vehicle is off.

SiriusXM Lynx

SiriusXM Internet Radio anywhere there’s Wi-Fi.

Coast to coast coverage of Satellite Radio.

Pause, rewind and replay using the Replay feature.

Autonet Mobile Router

CarFi turns your car into a rolling Wi-Fi hotspot.

Easily connect all of your Wi-Fi devices; up to 20 devices.

Easy online activation; compatible with all trucks.


XM Radio XpressRCi

60-minute pause and replay.

View artist, song and channel information on the large color display.

Simultaneously view up to 4 channels on the split screen mode.

Pioneer DEH-P9400BH

Flap Face Design.

Dual USB Ports.

5-Band equalizer.

Dual XDVD8265

Multi-format CD/DVD playback and 6.5-inch LCD screen.

Compatible with DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA.

Included remote control.



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