Passed TMC's 3-week CDL orient, today I head out for OTR training

Discussion in 'TMC' started by Farva, Jan 27, 2019.

  1. Farva

    Farva Light Load Member

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    Ah! Ha

    I primarily use my onboard Navigo (Qualcomm). Use Rand McNally Overdryve 8" as a supplement, and bought an iPad mini to run Trucker Path to see construction/road closures that may along my Rand or Navigo route (neither provide construction/closure info) as well as weigh stations and flying J/Pilots.

    Here's a pic of my set-up:

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  3. Biscuit eater

    Biscuit eater Bobtail Member

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    That's pretty good. You don't have the new iPad they issue?
     
  4. Farva

    Farva Light Load Member

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    The tablet they issue is an android and I'll likely get it in ~2 weeks when I go in for my next service.
     
  5. Biscuit eater

    Biscuit eater Bobtail Member

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    Ah. Well that's good. They claim you can use it's wifi. Then stream your tv if you watch tv
     
  6. Farva

    Farva Light Load Member

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    That I don't know.

    I have my own mobile hotspot in the truck that gives me unlimited (never throttled) 4G (where available) via ATT for $30/month. The best money I spend. I have my Rand GPS, iPad, Macbook, phone, and TV connected to it 24x7. I also have a satellite in the truck which I only use for Adult Swim.
     
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  8. Ridlingdj

    Ridlingdj Medium Load Member

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    Its stupid cartoons us young adults still watch
     
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  9. ChevyCam

    ChevyCam Light Load Member

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    29900 YTD by the load. Not far behind.
     
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  10. mschwartz

    mschwartz Bobtail Member

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    I am new to all this and I need to go sometime this week to get my learners permit. The apllication said something about TWIC. Not sure what I need to do for that or if I just get it at a later time.
     
  11. McUzi

    McUzi Road Train Member

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    You can get it at a later time, do it the same time/place you run your hazmat background check.
     
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