Several newbie questions

1) if the truck has QUALCOMM, this is how I always got called, sometimes from that, I'd have to use a phone so that a conversation could ensue, as Qualcomm has what is called "canned messages" and many companies frown on free forming into the expensive to use QUALCOMM

2,3,4, sorry. I run dedicated and don't need those. *we still run paper logs*

 

Hah I think you will fit in here.

Yes streaming movies will be very expensive if you do that. What you can do is buy a dvd of a movie or tv show and bring it with you. Some drivers will trade you too. No RedBox at the truck stops as far as I know. But you can rack up a lot of points on their reward cards and cash them in for DVD's. I know a few guys that buy Christmas presents with their reward card points

 

Thanks for the headsup.

 

Good news..Several truck stops now have red box
(the Loves at xt 89 I-24 for instance I saw one sitting in the front of the bldg. by the gas island..

 

Most major truck carriers use Qualcomm. This does your logging for you. It requires user intervention at appropriate times and until you learn it, it will seem like a PITA but it's really simple once you understand what it is, what it does, what it does not do, and how to use it your advantage.

Once you become comfortable with Qualcomm logging, ask for some private help on how to use Qualcomm to maximum driver benefit and take advantages of it's "weaknesses" and work-arounds.

Phone calls from "dispatch" are becoming rare except in unique critical situations.

Get the largest cellular data plan you can afford, preferable ATT, or Verizon as #2 option (assuming you will be OTR or regional). Look for roll-over data if available.

 

If I sit for more than 24 hours, I get a motel. Swimming pool. WiFi. Adult beverages. On a normal 10 hour break, I wont have time to watch Netflix. Also, you will find people that sell bootleg movies. My dislike for people has gotten me to the point to where if I have the time, I still wont go to a movie theater, because there's always some schmuck that wants to sit near me and try to add comedy relief. Or worse...put his shoes on the back of the seat I am sitting in. So, instead of spending $13 to get pissed off and the cops on me, I will buy a bootleg movie, and hold on to them until I do a 34.

 

That jetpack eats data like a 400lb swift driver at a buffet. Explore other options if you're gonna stream media

 

That's great! I really like Redbox