Trucker Headsets
Which trucker headset to buy
The right trucker headset depends on your route: BlueParrott B450-XT for long-haul, B550-XT for voice-only calls, the 71-gram B250-XTS for local work, Shokz if you want your ears uncovered.
The B450-XT and B550-XT both block 96% of background noise at the mic and run up to 24 hours on a charge, which covers the longest day behind the wheel. The Shokz OpenComm2 UC leaves both ears uncovered, which keeps you legal in California, where one ear has to stay open.
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Every trucker headset we stock, compared
Match the talk time to your longest day rather than your average one, and the weight to how many hours the headset stays on your head.
| Model | Mic noise blocked | Talk time | Weight | Answer by voice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlueParrott B450-XT | 96% | Up to 24 hours | 161 g | Yes |
| BlueParrott B550-XT | 96% | Up to 24 hours | 165 g | Yes, and wakes on "Hello BlueParrott" |
| BlueParrott B250-XTS | 91% | Up to 20 hours | 71 g | Not listed |
| Shokz OpenComm2 UC | Not published | Up to 16 hours | Not published | Not listed |
The B450-XT and B550-XT block the same noise and last the same 24 hours. Choose the B550-XT if you want to make calls by voice alone: say "Hello BlueParrott" and it dials through Siri or Google Assistant.
What noise canceling does on a trucker headset
The noise-canceling mic on a trucker headset makes your voice clear to the person you are calling. It does not make the cab quieter for you. The 96% and 91% figures above are for the mic. Being heard clearly over the engine is a big part of why do truck drivers wear headsets.
Two rules a trucker headset has to meet
One ear stays open in California. Vehicle Code 27400 bars a driver from covering or plugging both ears, which rules out stereo trucker headphones and ordinary earbuds behind the wheel there. The Shokz OpenComm2 UC gets around it with bone conduction, leaving both ears uncovered.
Answering has to take one button or your voice. Federal rules (49 CFR 392.82) bar truck drivers from holding a phone while driving, even at a red light, and fines reach $2,750 for the driver. Every headset here answers with one button. The state rules stacked on top are covered in can truck drivers use bluetooth.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The best Bluetooth headset for truckers is the one with the strongest microphone, because a trucker headset is judged by what the caller hears. The BlueParrott B450-XT is the usual reference point: it has a noise-canceling mic that blocks 96% of background noise, a battery that lasts up to 24 hours, and an IP54 rating against dust and water. The B550-XT adds a wake word for fully voice-controlled calls.
Trucker headsets cover one ear so the other stays on the road, and in California that is the law: Vehicle Code 27400 bars a driver from covering or plugging both ears, with exceptions that include hearing aids. Bone conduction headsets such as the Shokz OpenComm2 UC leave both ears uncovered instead.
Rated talk time for the trucker headsets here runs from 16 hours on the Shokz OpenComm2 UC to 20 hours on the BlueParrott B250-XTS and 24 hours on the B450-XT and B550-XT. Choose against your longest driving day, and charge in the sleeper so every shift starts full. The B450-XT ships with a vehicle charger.
Yes. The BlueParrott B250-XTS, B450-XT and B550-XT each pair with up to eight devices and stay connected to two at the same time, so a personal phone and a dispatch phone can both ring through. The Shokz OpenComm2 UC pairs with two phones simultaneously.