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Communicating with trucking company etc OTR

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by rollnrock, Jul 4, 2008.

  1. Jul 4, 2008 #1
    rollnrock

    rollnrock Light Load Member

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    Hello all. As a new student I was wondering about emergency situations where service etc has to be made on the truck while you are on the road. I assume we are expected to keep a cell phone or are we given one by the company with limited minutes in case of needing a wrecker/service? I am looking at getting Verizon with an unlimited plan but if I can just use Skype at wi-fi hot spots along the route....more money in my pocket! All comments welcome.

    Thanks
     
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  3. Jul 4, 2008 #2
    wsyrob

    wsyrob Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Wifi at truck stops isn't free. Also the truck will tend to break down at the most inconvenient spot. You will need a cell phone.
     
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  4. Jul 4, 2008 #3
    Cerberus

    Cerberus Medium Load Member

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    you have a qualcomm sort of like a computer in the truck that goes directly to the company you work for and you send in a macro stating that you are brokedown and where at and they send road repair out to you.
     
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  5. Jul 5, 2008 #4
    rollnrock

    rollnrock Light Load Member

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    So the Qualcomm system is satellite then?
     
    rollnrock, Jul 5, 2008
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