The basics of the transportation business are still the same as they were 50 years ago - few strong men drive their mighty trucks to deliver all kinds of goods around the continents. The men might be the same, but their trucks are not. The engines are still diesels with many horse powers, the hulls are as strong as always, the vehicles have better aerodynamics which save more fuel compared to the predecessor. One big difference to the trucker's environment is in the interior and the equipment of the truck - it looks more and more like a spaceship filled with high-tech gadgets, buttons and switches. So what should you buy for your beloved truck to be on top of the technological tide?

First and most important purchase should be a GPS system of course. It is hard not to understand the benefits - from knowing exactly where you are in the darkest and snowiest night of the year, to tracking your truck incase your truck is lost or stolen from you. Trends seem to be that many truckers can't live without their GPS unit anymore and if you don't already own one - it's a must have device, so go get it.

A cell phone. Well, anyone today has a cell phone you say? Sure, there are several things you must ensure your phone has in order to guarantee connectivity with your clients, suppliers and boss. It should be able to use all the standards set in the different countries you drive through, not everyone is international, but sometime it might be your chance to go abroad so a tri (or quad) band GSM is a necessity. Of course, you should add good hands free or Bluetooth device capable of either loudspeaker or headset connection. Look out for a voice activated dial, this will ensure you are concentrating on driving and not on finding contacts on your phone, it also proves to be very quick and efficient method of calling people normally.

A laptop. Of course it is a necessity with its versatility. You could potentially use its big screen to view information from the GPS system, watch movies in your break or at the end of a long drive or play games during those rainy nights. You can also use it as a fully featured communication center if you connect it to your cell phones mobile internet connection via Bluetooth or cable alternatively many truck stops now have WiFi networks, to allow you to surf, email and make video calls to home while en route to your destination. No truck driver should leave home without his laptop or portable entertainment system in this day and age.

And last but not least. Get a satellite radio. Even in the wildest area, where no cell phone signal is available for you to connect and the local inhabitants have no idea what WiFi is, the satellite radio will be your diamond when in need, with its unique access to specialized services you will be able to listen for any potential issues and problems, helping to keep you keep on trucking as well as some light entertainment for the journey.