GPS jammer?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ZhenyaP1991, Mar 31, 2015.

  1. ZhenyaP1991

    ZhenyaP1991 Medium Load Member

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    Let me first by saying I work for one of the mega carriers out there. I am on dedicated account, for a rookie like myself I do alright with reputation my company got. Well, couple days ago right after my home time, I got sent to major city for my 4 stops. I use rand McNally gps. Well, anyway, I got my load, and I relized I have no signal on my gps, even my Qualcomm was saying "keep paper logs" cause it wasn't registering my hours. It's was clear and sunny outside, there shouldn't be any problems finding satellites. From that point, I had to use a map, because both of my gps were down. Even my brand new phone was having issues. That day was a nightmare for me, cause I go to Walmart stores and its hard to find it on the map. So, ok I get done with my day, go to bed, wake up with a new assignment, and it's like never happened. All of my devices were catching signal and working. So, my question is, did my company just tested my map reading skills or there was an issue with it?
     
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  3. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    It was aliens..

    You should be able to get paper maps from dispatch to each stop for back up
     
  4. ZhenyaP1991

    ZhenyaP1991 Medium Load Member

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    I have directions to each store, but my gps makes my life much much easier. I need to know how to prevent this in the future.
     
  5. Intheoutfeild

    Intheoutfeild Light Load Member

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    Do what I do, Call the Customer.
     
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  6. tucker

    tucker Road Train Member

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    what if the customer is Amish?
     
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    Hardlyevr Road Train Member

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    There were sunspots that caused problems, and also created the big auroras that many folks took pictures of.
     
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  8. crzyjarmans

    crzyjarmans Road Train Member

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    Your company may be able to disable your Qualcomm but not your GPS or cell, I'll bet there is a logical explanation for the interference.
     
  9. 77smartin

    77smartin Road Train Member

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    Sucks when you are reliant on technology...then it doesn't work. You would be surprised how smart you are if you stopped depending on all that crap. Keep your chin up and eyes moving there is so much you are missing.
     
  10. nshore harleyguy

    nshore harleyguy Medium Load Member

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    In the future line the entire inside of your cab with tin foil when you go to sleep. This will prevent them from getting to you
     
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  11. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    You need to quit depending on your GPS.There will be many times its going to go out and during the most unopportuned times.Before starting any trip,you need to plan your route from an atlas then go to the blow up map of the city and write down your route and double check it.Calling the customer before you start your day is a good idea too.GPS is a good tool to have for when your close to your desination and don't miss your turn.But planning routes at least look at your Atlas to make sure there are no no truck routes, low bridges and if the GPS matches the route in the atlas.
     
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