What do truck drivers wear?

A truck driver spends a large part of the day behind the wheel, but is also regularly active outside the cab. Consider loading and unloading goods, checking the load or driving on busy industrial sites and loading docks. Work clothing for a driver must therefore be both comfortable for long periods of sitting and functional for active use outside.

What a truck driver wears depends on the work and the environment. In this article you can read what good driver clothing must meet and which clothing choices are appropriate for daily practice in the transport sector.

Comfort behind the wheel

A driver sometimes sits for hours at a time. Clothing that pinches, is tight or does not breathe quickly becomes uncomfortable. Choose work clothing with a good fit and breathable materials that move with you. Trousers with stretch and a T-shirt or polo shirt made of cotton or a cotton blend are ideal for this. Comfort is not an afterthought for a driver, but a basic requirement for a productive working day.

The temperature in the cabin also changes during the day, partly depending on the route and the season. A light base layer that you can supplement with an extra layer if necessary is the smartest choice. This way you can adapt your clothing to the circumstances without having to completely change your outfit.

Outside the cabin: visibility is safety

As soon as a driver leaves the cab, the situation changes. Visibility is crucial at loading docks, in distribution centers and along busy roads. In many situations, wearing high visibility clothing is mandatory or strongly recommended. Clothing that meets the EN ISO 20471 standard ensures optimal visibility, even in dark or bad weather conditions.

For situations with a lower risk profile, there is also the EN 17353 standard (Reflective), specifically developed for medium risk circumstances where extra visibility is desired, but full high visibility is not always required.

For drivers who regularly work outside the cab, visible work clothing is not an unnecessary luxury but a practical necessity. Tricorp offers within the Redefined line multiple options that meet these standards.

Clothing choice

A strong and practical outfit for truck drivers consists of the T-shirt Reflective Redefined as a base layer, it Fleece Jacket Reflective Redefined as a comfortable midlayer and the Work Trousers Functional Stretch Reflective Redefined for optimal freedom of movement and functionality.

This combination provides the right balance between comfort while driving and visibility and protection while working outside the cab. The reflective elements contribute to safety in situations with reduced visibility, while the stretch materials ensure freedom of movement throughout the working day.

Sustainable choices for the transport sector

Work clothing in the transport sector is used intensively. A driver can drive hundreds of kilometers per day and make multiple deliveries, and clothing must last in all situations. Clothing must therefore be able to withstand a blow and retain its quality after frequent washing.

The Redefined line from Tricorp is made from organic cotton and recycled polyester: materials that last long and are sustainably produced. The range is available in a wide size range from XS to 8XL, so that every driver has a suitable choice.

Whether you have a compact build or need a larger size: there is always a garment that fits well and works well.