For you new folks-
Something I found handy when starting out was Dry Erase markers. If you do not have a GPS, take the marker and write your routing in the upper left corner of your windshield. Beats fumbling with a trip book and as you finish with each step one quick swipe takes it off the list so that you are not fishing around trying to find where on the (sometimes lengthy) list of roads you are on.
I still use this for writing the final detail directions (from last major road to door of shipper / receiver) and I write my fuel stops on the triangular vent window at my side. I finish a fuel stop...*swipe*...off the list it goes.
A piece of velcro on the marker and the matching piece in a spot handy from the driver's seat and it's quick to grab and doesn't get lost. I find velcro'ing it tip down works best.
And that is your handy hint for the day.
RT
Handy tip for newbies....
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by RoadToad69, Jan 10, 2009.
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Great idea....
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This isn't a bad idea, but I must offer a caveat.
This will help you keep track of where you're at numerically, but please steal an occassional glance at the atlas to know where you are at geographically. It's much easier and safer when you know whether your next turn is 3 minutes or 3 hours ahead. You don't want to be the (insert favorite megafleet target here) driver blocking 3 lanes to make a last minute left turn you didn't know was just right there!
I remember the first time I saw this, I was helping out a driver to slide a stiff tandem, and jumped up in the seat to give it a shake. Looked up and thought, "WTH?!? Are you the ####house poet or something?!?!?"
It'd drive me bonkers, but I can see it helping those suffering from information overload.Last edited: Jan 14, 2009
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