Living On The Road ..,.,.,..

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by I-80Trucker, May 9, 2012.

  1. ipogsd

    ipogsd Heavy Load Member

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    GPS and Atlas for sure. I went with Razor Droid, Lapdock 100 and Co-Pilot. Works really well. I also started with refrig, microwave and coffee maker (the kind that despences instead of a pot). Thats all I need for now. I spend about $55 per week on groceries, buy one dinner out per week. I'm saving for TV, PS3, then maybe a new laptop. Other than that it's all going to save for land/house.
     
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  3. I-80Trucker

    I-80Trucker Light Load Member

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    ipogsd :

    Thanks for your Reply ,, i have a HTC Android so will look into the Co-Pilot,, might be getting the new Iphone not sure yet dunno if i wanna Spend the Doe ,, just yet on that since this HTC is prolly good enough for the time being ,,

    the Lapdock looks good ,, i was wondering how or what to do with a Laptop in the Truck,, i know having Google Earth on the Fly has to be a life saver ,,,, what GPS are you using,, lots of people on this forum use about 3 Dif types, all have good and bad Reviews ,, RandMCNally looks good to me but Others swear by the Garmin to ,, i Need to make a list and get some of this stuff, my only worries are its going to be a few months before i am in my own Truck or longer so lots of things in the Tech world can Change in that time ,, Sounds like you have a plan in place and are sticking to it ,, nice nice ,,, i sure wish i was out there Getting her done !! now i sit here waiting for a call to go retested and who knows when that will be ,, its Monday and i have not gotten a call from my School yet ,,, i sure hope they don't leave me hanging out here ,, i have to think positive , chin Up , smile , good life is ,, and all that Jazz lol .,.. Keep me posted , are you in your own truck '? how long have you been on the road ? would love to hear more ,, .:Straight road:
     
  4. ipogsd

    ipogsd Heavy Load Member

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    The GPS is built into the phone (hardware). The software is Co-Pilot truck. The lapdock 100 only works with Motorola smart phones and they may have sold them all (closeout sale). Look for something simular for your phone. I made a little shelf I attached to the dash with velcro a double sided tape. Used a very small plastic cutting board as the shelf. Works and looks good.
    I've been on my own for three weeks. Little scary at times, LOL, sent to the bronxs on my second load. They gave me a nice truck, in the shop getting a few minor issues fixed. Should be good to go tomorrow.
     
  5. I-80Trucker

    I-80Trucker Light Load Member

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    Bronx's ! ! ... i hope i never have to go to New York Or L.A. lol ... at least you have a nice truck and are learning quick , thanks for the info again ,, the main item i want to have is Google Earth on my Laptop to see ahead before i get there,, at least the general idea anyway i know it changes out there and the maps are years behind.

    My School called me today !! i have to go to the yard and drive the truck tomorrow ,,, today ... then go to Motor Vehicles on Thursday for my Retest ! i am so Stoked i cant wait ,, i was so worried it would be a month or longer to get a road test again but some how they pulled it off ! ... :Straight road: i will update Thursday or Friday about my Test ,,, Wish me Luck !!
     
  6. bryanrutledge

    bryanrutledge Light Load Member

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    love this thread, good luck to ya i 80 trucker, hope you get your chance soon.
     
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  7. I-80Trucker

    I-80Trucker Light Load Member

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    bryanrutledge : thank you for the Support ! I am not going to be able to sleep tonight i just know it lol you would think after having done the test once before it would be easier the second time ,, i Sure hope this is it and Murphy leaves me alone for 1 hour tomorrow ,, at least i don't have to do a P/T Or In Cab ,, but i will have to do the AIR BRAKES again ,, i think i pretty much have that down to a T ! but its just another thing that can go wrong when your Nervous .. I will update soon as i can ,,:Straight road:
     
  8. Smokeycv

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    1-80Trucker,

    Good luck man just remember to breath ok :)
     
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  9. I-80Trucker

    I-80Trucker Light Load Member

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    Smoekycv : Thank you ! and everyone for all your support ! ! ! ,,, it payed off and i now have my C D L ! ! in hand and ready to go !!


    it finely all came together and walllah !! ! got it .. now i have to pick a Company to start with ! not sure who yet but Werner is sending me job invites thru my school ..:Straight road:
     
  10. bryanrutledge

    bryanrutledge Light Load Member

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    nice, well done. one step closer to living your dream. i hope i will be out there soon.
     
  11. jonboy29

    jonboy29 Light Load Member

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    thata boy, we knew you could do it!!!!!
    did you brother get his yet?
     
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