Motor Carrier’s Atlas (it is very important to have a MOTOR CARRIER’S Atlas. There is in it that cannot be found in a basic atlas.

Magnifying glass (you can’t believe how hard it can be to read an atlas late at night in the cab of a truck)

Pens, notepaper, notepad, organizer

Calculator

Log book ruler

Mini cassette recorder (these are excellent to record mileage at state lines, to record directions when you’re getting them by CB radio and to record any other thoughts and reminders to yourself.)

Truck stop guide/directory

A list of important phone numbers (Calling information from the road is expensive - bring all phone numbers with you that you think you might call.)

ATM card

800 # to call home

Calling card to make business calls