My mind has been drawn to San Francisco lately. I’m not sure why, except there is something about that moment when you first cross the Golden Gate Bridge. The ocean breeze hits your face, the fog drifts in, and suddenly your sense of adventure expands. It’s the same kind of unexpected lift you get when something simple—like a Drive Time® Truck Puck Reusable Vent/Visor Air Freshener—turns an ordinary ride into something fresh and full of possibility.
My very first adventure to San Francisco was as a child. My mom, brother, and I took a Greyhound bus from Portland to visit my grandparents. The trip was unforgettable—especially when my grandma expertly steered us down the crooked turns of Lombard Street. We wandered Fisherman’s Wharf and even cruised through Haight-Ashbury at the height of its colorful “Summer of Love” era. Looking back, I can’t help but think how a little boost of freshness along the way might have made that long ride even more memorable.
Years later, when David and I flew to San Francisco, we rented a car and headed straight into the city, retracing some of the places I’d first seen as a child. Haight-Ashbury looked different now—less “Summer of Love,” more bohemian boutiques, vintage shops, tie-dyed treasures, and brightly painted Victorian homes. As we drove, a Watermint Truck Puck clipped to the vent filled the car with peppermint, spearmint, and vanilla. The fragrance was crisp and energizing, blending perfectly with the buzz of the city around us. With each turn, the ride felt refreshed—like possibility itself was riding along with us.
That’s what makes Truck Pucks resonate with customers: they’re simple, stylish, and designed to elevate the journey. Each one comes with vent and visor clips in a sleek silhouette design that fits the fragrance. The discs are optimized for airflow, delivering weeks of freshness, and when it’s time to renew, customers just pop in a refill. It’s an easy, eco-friendly solution that turns “just another drive” into an experience.
And it’s not just my experience. Customers rave:
“Truck Pucks are a Must! …one is powerful enough for pretty much any vehicle, even large SUVs.”
“Luv the smell. I put them in my semi truck, and the smell lasts. Very satisfied.”
Scents range from rugged to refreshing:
• High Range Cedar – Sandalwood, Mahogany, Cedar
• Campfire Nights – Teakwood, Oud, Baltic Amber
• Citrus Sky – Citrus, Pineapple, Rosewood, Vanilla
• Evergreen – Balsam Fir, Pine Needles, Spruce
• Watermint – Peppermint, Spearmint, Vanilla
For retailers, Truck Pucks check every box: high-margin, low-footprint, perfect for impulse buyers, and an easy refill cycle that keeps customers coming back. Just like San Francisco itself, they invite people to return again and again—for the feeling, the freshness, and the adventure.
Lori Herr for Drive Time® Brand