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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Lunchbox379, Jan 14, 2016.

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  1. Jan 14, 2016 #11
    Lunchbox379

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    I got the 2016 RM laminated Atlas. I like it.
     
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  3. Jan 14, 2016 #12
    Straight Stacks

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    CB. Old handwritten routes on notebooks from ol'hands. Atlas, lastly Rand McNally GPS/Google Maps Satellite View.
     
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  4. Jan 14, 2016 #13
    JC1971

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    My Garmin 760 pees me off on an almost daily basis. Just know that you should never rely on the GPS to keep you off restricted routes. There's nothing like making a turn and being greeted with a 10 ton weight limit sign with no clear way to turn around.
     
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  5. Jan 14, 2016 #14
    Lunchbox379

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    Lol I appreciate the info everyone that answered the actual question. Everything I would do will be with the atlas. As I've done for years before I even step into a rig. Just looking for information on specific GPS for my own reasons. I prefer something over a phone sometimes because my service isn't the best out of state.
     
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  7. Jan 14, 2016 #15
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    Can you "write off" a GPS?? This tax stuff for itemizing is new to me......
     
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  8. Jan 14, 2016 #16
    Straight Stacks

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    You sure can.
     
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  9. Jan 14, 2016 #17
    STexan

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    Yep, write off any GPS, atlas, basic CB radio, some of your phone plan, etc, etc, etc.
     
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  10. Jan 14, 2016 #18
    Lunchbox379

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    Nice! Pretty much ANYTHING non-Food that has to do with the truck,correct?
     
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  11. Jan 14, 2016 #19
    Straight Stacks

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    Yes, truck/business related.
     
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  12. Jan 14, 2016 #20
    STexan

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    Most anything that "helps or is needed for you perform your job" and that is not reimbursed. Even clothes to a point ... example you buy a set of warm coveralls to use when chaining to traverse mountain grades
     
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