Do local day cab companies have gps?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by bigsky87, Feb 6, 2014.

  1. bigsky87

    bigsky87 Bobtail Member

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    Do day cab companies like JB Hunt DCS, Cardinal, Ryder etc... have GPS in their cabs, if not then why?
     
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  3. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    You do know that there are 'portable' GPS's, right?

    It is not difficult to bring your own GPS on whatever truck you get in.
     
  4. Mniesen89

    Mniesen89 Light Load Member

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    Look at Garmins Dezl or Rand Mcnallys models.

    And no, not all daycab have GPS navigation.
     
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  6. MondoTrucker

    MondoTrucker Light Load Member

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    Yep better off having your own.
     
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  7. bigsky87

    bigsky87 Bobtail Member

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    Yes, i know about portable gps but that doesnt mean its a truck drivers gps. gps people use for travel isnt the same as garmin or rand mcnally which are designed for the trucker. they will send you on parkways and low bridge roads. theres alot of that in the northeast. so then what do these companies do, print out google map directions for their drivers?
     
  8. Balakov100

    Balakov100 Road Train Member

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    No..the companies don't care..until you hit a low bridge.
     
  9. MondoTrucker

    MondoTrucker Light Load Member

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    Their is GPS made for trucking its more expensive and uses trucking routes instead of all routes passenger cars can use.
     
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  10. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    No, they expect you to be able to read a map.Thomas`s brothers manual GPS.
     
  11. rbrtwbstr

    rbrtwbstr Road Train Member

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    I'm probably gonna be burned at the stake here, but....WHY would you need a GPS as a local driver??? You can only go so far from your terminal in a 14 hour day, unless you get a motel. If one cannot remember his or her way around on routes he or she probably runs on a regular basis, then that person needs some more training or something..
     
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