newbie heading out
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RLENT
Veteran Expediter
>I believe everytime I shut the truck off,
>cutting the electric to the unit, it goes back to car mode.
Hmmm ... shouldn't do that - neither my SP7200 or the wife's SP2730 do. What model do you have ? Tried updating the unit software to whatever is the latest version ?
>Do not trust these things, they will take you under a 9-6 bridge when your
>12 or higher.
Not usually a problem for us - we're only 8' 6"
We have noticed that it will not tell ya when the overhang at the Burger King is too low though. :7
>Common sense overules the ease of the computer!
Entirely true - a live being, capable of observation and judgement will always be superior to any machine .... simply because it is the thing which builds machines.
>Just do not put all your TRUST into them.
Good advice. After plotting and running to numerous stops (hundreds) we've found GPS to be incredibly handy. Having said that, they certainly aren't without their faults, limitations, and shortcomings.
>cutting the electric to the unit, it goes back to car mode.
Hmmm ... shouldn't do that - neither my SP7200 or the wife's SP2730 do. What model do you have ? Tried updating the unit software to whatever is the latest version ?
>Do not trust these things, they will take you under a 9-6 bridge when your
>12 or higher.
Not usually a problem for us - we're only 8' 6"
We have noticed that it will not tell ya when the overhang at the Burger King is too low though. :7 >Common sense overules the ease of the computer!
Entirely true - a live being, capable of observation and judgement will always be superior to any machine .... simply because it is the thing which builds machines.
>Just do not put all your TRUST into them.
Good advice. After plotting and running to numerous stops (hundreds) we've found GPS to be incredibly handy. Having said that, they certainly aren't without their faults, limitations, and shortcomings.
RLENT
Veteran Expediter
>i guess will do me untill i get to a wal-mart up in ohio
Was in Tractor Supply the other day ..... most all winter wear was at least 30% off. They're trying to clear it all out before Spring.
Scope out the Muck "Chore Boot" - the come in low and high varieties and are completely waterproof and pretty warm. Normally about $60 or so.
Was in Tractor Supply the other day ..... most all winter wear was at least 30% off. They're trying to clear it all out before Spring.
Scope out the Muck "Chore Boot" - the come in low and high varieties and are completely waterproof and pretty warm. Normally about $60 or so.
where can i get a cheep gps unit and should it be hand held or regular what type is better and how much will it cost me???
illhave to wait a while before i purchace one money will be tight for a while so iguess ill be useing my paper map and my computer online when i can get it working!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOD BLESS & KEEP ROLLING
illhave to wait a while before i purchace one money will be tight for a while so iguess ill be useing my paper map and my computer online when i can get it working!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOD BLESS & KEEP ROLLING
Cheap may not be the best way to go . You get what you pay for . Watch for online sales . Bestbuy.com . Circuitcity.com . I prefer Circuit City . At either place you can shop online and they will let you know if it's available at a local store - pretty handy way to shoponline when on the road . Tractor Supply was a good recommendation . Rural King is good too . Check their websites for locations . One real good tip was carrying a bucket of sand . A handful of sand will get you off an icy patch in a parking lot . Get a 5 gallon bucket at Home Depot . I'm not recommending grabbing a bucket of sand from a Florida beach before you leave . Some state DPW yards will let you fill a bucket or if you have to go to Toys R Us and buy play sand .
im heading up on a bus so ican be careful of how muck i can take with me.. i have a couple more questions about the laws of driving i would like to know what is considered off and on duty and how much you are allowed to drive with in a 24 hour period.???????????????
god bless keep rolling
god bless keep rolling
Please dont take this as a slam and I'm not trying to be a smart A$$ but ya need to get a small version of the CFR49 published by the U.S. Department of Transportation and read part 40 Drug policy, think part 395 Hours of Service and part 397 HAZMAT driving.
Check my numbers they could be different depending on the edition that you get, would of been some good reading (yup its by the government and dry) on the bus ride. I know this post dont answer your question but IMHO this is information that a driver should read and be fimaliar with.
Check my numbers they could be different depending on the edition that you get, would of been some good reading (yup its by the government and dry) on the bus ride. I know this post dont answer your question but IMHO this is information that a driver should read and be fimaliar with.
>im heading up on a bus so ican be careful of how muck i can
>take with me.. i have a couple more questions about the laws
>of driving i would like to know what is considered off and
>on duty and how much you are allowed to drive with in a 24
>hour period.???????????????
>god bless keep rolling
You can find this book at most fuel stops or order it here . Come to think of it they will probably give you one at orientation . If you order it online they will e-mail you updates when regulations change . http://www.jjkeller.com/browse/prod...et=7833719213233093697045245717&pageseq=10000 . I just came from Sam's Club . They have some great deals on Navigation systems .
>take with me.. i have a couple more questions about the laws
>of driving i would like to know what is considered off and
>on duty and how much you are allowed to drive with in a 24
>hour period.???????????????
>god bless keep rolling
You can find this book at most fuel stops or order it here . Come to think of it they will probably give you one at orientation . If you order it online they will e-mail you updates when regulations change . http://www.jjkeller.com/browse/prod...et=7833719213233093697045245717&pageseq=10000 . I just came from Sam's Club . They have some great deals on Navigation systems .
Let's see, Your going out for the first time, you don't know the differance between duty, not dvinging, on duty driving, off duty sleeping and off duty. You have not drivnen in ice & snow and you don't know what to take with you.I'm no expert , but my sugestion would beDON'T GO ANY WHERE UNTILL YOU HAVE LEARNED ENOUGH TO KEEP FROM GETTING ARRESTED!!!
Bambi: Almost sounds like a recipe for disaster. You really need to know the DOT HOS rules before you get going. Also as everyone will attest too have some type of written agreement with you and the owner spelling out what is expected from you and what you expect from the owner.This is extremly important,there is a wealth of information here on EO. Best to spend some time reviewing problems that have occurred with both drivers and owners. Be safe out there and don't hesitate to ask for help.
jaminjim
Veteran Expediter
I had a basic understanding of DOT regs for log book 101.
http://www.driversdailylog.com/ddldownload.htm
You can download the trial version to help you stay within the rules untill you have a better understanding.
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/truck/driver/hos/hos-faqs.asp
Will help you also.
http://www.driversdailylog.com/ddldownload.htm
You can download the trial version to help you stay within the rules untill you have a better understanding.
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/truck/driver/hos/hos-faqs.asp
Will help you also.
nightcreacher
Veteran Expediter
i got my garmin off ebay,works fine but sucks for trator trailer,doesnt know about low bridges
hey guys abd gals ill be cutting my internet off friday the 2nd ill be heading out on the 3rd to ohio and dont know when ill be up again but in hopeing by monday might the 5th ill be able to connecct at the hotel if not ill keep trying so please keep te useful info comming..
god bless and keep rolling:7 :7 :7 :7
god bless and keep rolling:7 :7 :7 :7
i got a dot hand book and sample log book to day ill be studing from now on all the way up there by the way in a certfied florida dot inspector for truck stickers and i have certificates in desiel serive and basic repairs so in not a wet as you all think i went to road master desiel service techinical school and stuided under a master desiel mechanic
god bless keep rolling
god bless keep rolling