Is a CB Radio really necessary to have?

Hey joseph, Really? Boy, I am out of the loop. So you say you can tell if a chicken coop is open or closed and if DOT is going gonzo? Or if a DOT is hiding near a gravel pit or grain elevator facility waiting for overloaded trucks? Maybe you could tell an old fart how that works. I'd think law enforcement would have some kind of block on that.

 

Coopsopen and trucker path

 

its the same as flashing your lights to warn drivers of a speed trap. It's free speech. The fine folks of Lawton, FL learned that years ago. When you're driving the 301 down in Florida, look for the speed trap signs. They tried to have them removed but they were ruled free speech.

 

That's Lawtley, not Lawton.

 

Straight up here: I seldom had mine on for years...seldom.

But seeing the deterioration of the overall quality, caring, and professionalism of drivers in our industry (not to mention four-wheelers), it is seldom off these days. It's squelched down, but it's on.

 

I use Coopsopen and hope as many start as read this. It's free so it fits all budgets.

 

Just an addendum to my previous post. If you are pulling a load requiring pilot cars you are LEGALLY required to have 2 way radio communication with your pilot car.

 

I've actually found truckers path to be a lot more accurate and update more often. Plus it has a lot more useful features like truck stops, rest areas etc.

 

All this talk about radios made me decide to upgrade my decrepit 148 GTL.

Picked up a Connexx 3300 for $270. The factory mic seems to be as good as my RoadKing, if not better.

 

My opinion,cb's are more of a luxury item.Yes it helped me the first couple months into trucking.But haven't used or had a cb put in any of the trks I drove since..