Is there a trucker's primer for football season?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by youngclarkh, Jul 13, 2014.

  1. youngclarkh

    youngclarkh Light Load Member

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    May seem like a stupid question but I will ask nevertheless...

    How do I watch college football when I am at a truck stop on my break? How is the internet accessed? Do I need to buy my own mobile internet access to be able to tap into WatchESPN or do the trucking companies provide a good enough access point somehow?

    I haven't got my CDL yet so the answer to this question is still vague.
     
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  3. buzzarddriver

    buzzarddriver Road Train Member

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    You get/use your own HotSpot. Truckstop wifi is to unstable for the most part to stream any football. And with your own hotspot, you can watch anywhere, your not stuck at any particular truckstop. You just have to be mindful of your data use and not rack up a huge cell bill because of data overages. Pick a large enough plan to cover it.
    And no company i know of provides you with free wifi on the road.
     
  4. BobcatVolvo

    BobcatVolvo Light Load Member

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    If you're going OTR, even with your own hotspot, you'll have trouble in some areas with a connection good enough to stream games. At that point, you'll be happy that Sirius has all the games.
     
  5. CrappieJunkie

    CrappieJunkie Wishin' I was fishin'

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    I am usually running during day just because how appointments are stacked, so I can't watch my Georgia Bulldogs so I have satellite radio.
     
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  6. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    If you get your own hotspot, stick with Verizon or AT&T. They have wider coverage through the country. With Verizon I'm connect the majority of the time, but there are wide swaths of the West that might have a weak or nonexistent signal.

    You can buy the NFL package to watch all your favorite teams and games.

    Getting a subscription to Sirius football channels is also another good option when you drive. Just remember to keep both hands on the wheel and don't take it out on other motorists when your team plays my team.... ;)
     
  7. youngclarkh

    youngclarkh Light Load Member

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    Football road rage :biggrin_25523:
     
  8. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    Yeah, LEO's will immediately throw the yellow hankie...
     
  9. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    There are decent little digital antennas you can watch the local networks with. Get near metropolitan areas and you can pick up 30-60 channels. It's almost like cable.

    The flat RCA 12" x 12" amplified digital antenna at Wally World is a good one.

    Many truckers use satellite too. If you have it at home just get another receiver for $5 more a month, get an extra dish and some creativity and you are good to go.
     
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  10. RAGIN CAJUN

    RAGIN CAJUN Light Load Member

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    If you had your own truck( OWNED ) There's a satellite you can mount up and its retractable to spin around and get different positions for better view.I have a account with Direct TV and when I'm on DA road all I do is take a receiver from home plug it up to my satellite in truck and you get all the same channels as if you were home.BUT AGAIN I OWN MY TRUCK ..Some company's don't want you to even have a CONVERTER in there truck so I highly doubt they will let u screw a mini dish on the back of there truck.There is the one you manually set up every time you shut down ...BUT DO U REALLY WANNA GO THRU THIS EVERY SINGLE TIME U SHUTDOWN ?? IT COST ALOT OF MONEY TO GET BUT ONCE U HAVE IT ALL TOGETHER ITS WORTH IT....HOW BAD DO U WANNA WATCH TV.....THAT BEING SAID IM from NEW ORLEANS- SAINTS -WHO DAT-.....LSU TIGER BABY/LES MILES....BUT WHEN THEY LOOSE AND THATS RARELY LOL ....IM WITH ALABAMA/NICK SABAN.....Rolllll TIDE! LMAO
    P.s. ATLANTA FALCONS WILL NEVER ,EVER,EVEeer make it to THE SUPERBOWL...ev3r did I SAY EVER LMAO
     
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  11. youngclarkh

    youngclarkh Light Load Member

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    great suggestions. I'm gonna have to give you a thanks for that
     
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