Every truck driver knows the truth: the miles don’t stop just because you’re hungry.
When you’re running long stretches, eating “on the road” often means eating in the cab—between loads, during a reset, while waiting at a dock, or grabbing a few bites before getting back behind the wheel. But there’s a problem no one really talks about outside the industry:
Most truck cabs were never designed for meals.
No stable table. No real surface. Just the dashboard, the passenger seat, your lap, and whatever you can make work in the moment.
That’s where the Travel Trable® comes in.
Designed by a truck driver for truck drivers, Travel Trable turns a standard cup holder into a stable food-and-drink platform so meals stay secure and within reach—without the balancing act. FLI Products+1
Why “Small” Distractions Aren’t Small in a Truck
Distraction isn’t always a phone. Sometimes it’s a coffee sliding on the console. A sauce cup tipping over. A container that won’t sit flat. A wrapper that keeps falling.
Those little moments create the same chain reaction:
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You reach.
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You shift your focus.
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You try to prevent a spill.
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Now you’re handling a mess instead of resting or staying dialed in.
And for commercial drivers, the stakes are high. FMCSA has long emphasized eliminating distracted behaviors for CMV safety, with specific restrictions around high-risk distractions like texting and hand-held phone use. FMCSA
Travel Trable isn’t about encouraging anyone to eat while driving. It’s about making meals safer and more controlled when you’re parked or idling, and reducing the kind of messy, stressful situations that lead to rushed choices and distracted moments.
The Real Challenge: Eating Without a Stable Surface
Here’s the most common scenario:
You grab food at a truck stop. You’re ready to sit in the cab for a minute. You set the container on the passenger seat and—on the first bump, shift, or lean—your meal slides. Now you’re cleaning instead of eating.
The Travel Trable product description calls out exactly what drivers deal with: meals and drinks on bumpy roads, spills in the cab, and the distractions that come from unstable food placement. FLI Products+1
Travel Trable’s whole purpose is simple:
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Put food in a stable place
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Keep it within reach
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Reduce spills
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Keep the cab cleaner
What Makes Travel Trable® Different
A lot of “cab accessories” are bulky or complicated. Drivers don’t want another thing to manage.
Travel Trable is built around what your truck already has: a standard cup holder.
Key benefits include:
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Patented design for stability
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Helps eliminate spills (even on bumpy roads)
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Helps reduce distractions by giving food a stable, accessible place
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Universal fit for most standard cup holders (semi-trucks, cars, RVs, boats)
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Compact storage (listed dimensions: 5.375" x 5.375" x 1.25")
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Durable, spill-resistant plastic; easy to wipe clean
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Made in the USA FLI Products+1
That’s the difference: it’s built to be used every day, not admired once.
Cab Comfort Is Safety, Too
Here’s something non-drivers don’t always understand: comfort impacts performance.
A cleaner, more organized cab:
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makes breaks more restful
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reduces stress during downtime
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helps drivers feel more in control
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prevents “little problems” from stacking up
The Travel Trable leans into the same point: fewer spills, improved comfort, and better focus—because drivers aren’t constantly reacting to sliding food and drinks. FLI Products+1
Where Travel Trable Fits Into Real Life
Travel Trable shines during the moments drivers actually eat:
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parked at the fuel stop
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sitting at a shipper/receiver
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stopped for a reset
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resting at a lot
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quick snack before rolling again
It gives you a reliable spot so you don’t have to improvise every time.
Make Meals Simpler and the Cab Cleaner
If you’re tired of balancing food on your lap or dealing with cab spills, Travel Trable® is built for exactly that reality.
➡️ Shop Travel Trable® here: Travel Trable Cup Holder Food Tray — Made in USA
Stay safe out there—and give your meals a stable place to land.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Travel Trable® meant to be used while driving?
Travel Trable is best used while parked or idling so meals are stable and you can keep driving time focused on driving.
How does Travel Trable® reduce distractions?
By giving meals and drinks a stable, easy-to-reach place, it reduces spills and the need to balance food in the cab. FLI Products
Will it fit my truck’s cup holder?
FLI notes it fits most standard cup holders found in semi-trucks and other vehicles. FLI Products
Is it easy to clean?
Yes—FLI describes it as easy to wipe clean with a damp cloth. FLI Products
Where is Travel Trable® made?
Travel Trable is Made in the USA
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