Must Have Equipment

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by lil penny, Dec 28, 2017.

  1. lil penny

    lil penny Light Load Member

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    Hi drivers,in todays tech.world,where does CB Radio fall on list of must have equipment?
     
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  3. wrongwaytommy

    wrongwaytommy Light Load Member

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    it is high up on my list,I don`t like driving down the road without one
     
  4. Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    still useful, some receivers use them.
     
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  5. lil penny

    lil penny Light Load Member

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    Receivers use them? Explain.
     
  6. lil penny

    lil penny Light Load Member

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    Explain please
     
  7. wrongwaytommy

    wrongwaytommy Light Load Member

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    ok penny,some receivers use the cb to let you know to come get your paperwork,you`re empty.I use my cb to stay on top of what the road conditions are like ahead of me.Things like construction backups,ways around the backups etc.Many drivers wait untill they hit the backup and then want to know whats happening?
    they should have checked earlier.Sometimes i just like to hear the drivers fuss over the radio.Quite entertaining at times
    also,they can be handy if you are looking for directions or info on a shipper or reciever or if someone else is looking,then we can help them
     
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  8. lil penny

    lil penny Light Load Member

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    Thank WWT...Good info about receivers...I was thinking GPS and some mobile maps would assist with traffic alerts,As for listening to driver BS...No thanks.Thanks for the good reply
     
  9. wrongwaytommy

    wrongwaytommy Light Load Member

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    yea,when they get to cussing each other out or some guy gets to preaching,i turn mine down!
     
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  10. lil penny

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    Yeah,thats one reason I wanna get into trucking is to get away from people.lol.Im thinking I will have a radio as kind of a back-up system
     
  11. wrongwaytommy

    wrongwaytommy Light Load Member

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    I have a small tool box I carry just in case.If something happens,I may be able to fix it and get on down the road.Those road call mechanics will rip you off big time.
    I have a orange vest i carry and use quite often,and a hard hat.One in a rare case they ask if I have a hard hat,not too often.Maybe once a year.I have a old large print atlas,it tells me where the low bridges and no truck routes are.When I was new,it was worth it`s weight in gold.
     
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