ooohhh ya.....shower shoes and lysol

 

The best investment I made was the motor carrier atlas in the laminated version and dry erase markers. Not only can you mark your route on the atlas you can use the markers to write directions directly on either a wing window or a spot on the windshield. Nothing nicer than being able to look out your window and see your directions without having to pick up the map book (except at night when this method will not work) Microwaves are expensive or impossible to use without a large inverter which some don't allow in a company truck. I use a small inverter with a cigarette plug connection which allows me to charge AA batteries, phone, computer, what have you.
I bought a lunchbox oven and love the ability to cook soup, meat, burritos and just about anything that needs heat. I buy the aluminum cook trays at Wally world though because the ones they sell in truck stops will kill your wallet. Baby wipes definitely a must. Satellite radio- nothing beats being able to have a routine listening schedule versus being in the Nevada desert and only getting one religious channel. I have a laptop with WiFi and a DVD drive so not only can watch movies I can sit around and surf the net.
Plus a good electric cooler allows you to store food that you couldn't without it (plus who likes warm soda?)

 

CB Radios: what kind is the best for the least amount of $$$$? Any suggestions?

 

I'll second the motion on the dry erase marker, but you don't really need the board. You already have a cab full of them made of glass... I use the markers almost daily, but I just write on the window. It wipes right off and when you do finally start to get a little buildup, Windex takes it right off.

I'll write directions and such on it, but if I'm on an unfamiliar route I also write the mile markers for rest stops and truck stops so I know at a glance how far I have until the next pee break or fuel stop.

I also recommend the laminated, spiral bound atlas. They hold up much better than the glue bound type.

 

A Uniden Pro520XL is a perfect radio for general use. With a good antenna no one will know you only spent $50 or so on the radio. The 510 is cheaper but doesn't have the RF gain which is nice if your talking to someone nearby you can turn it down to avoid overdriving your radio. The Cobra 25 or 29's are also nice and can be tuned easily by a cb shop but are going to cost more. They also make these ones with Weather bands which is nice if you need to keep up and don't have satellite radio to get weather. I've used the 520 for years and was always complimented by the clean sound. Look on Ebay you can find some really good deals there.