Technology tools

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Rideandrepair, Jul 10, 2020.

  1. 86scotty

    86scotty Road Train Member

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    Wow. That’s a lot of screens.

    I use a 10 year old basic MacBook. No viruses on Mac, ever.

    I hotspot from a tablet that is also my GPS.

    I have the cheapest Brother laser printer in the back but laser printers do need a big inverter, I have a 2500 watt for all the kitchen stuff. After 2 years I just changed the toner cartridge for the first time.

    I keep a file with all carrier packet info on my phone and that laptop for quick communication with brokers.

    All office work done in the truck, even in the driveway at home.
     
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    Vitkouski Light Load Member

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    I even don't know much about using technology tools. But glad to get some more details from this thread. Thank you so much for sharing.
     
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    And I still have flip phone...:oops:
     
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    The screens would drive me nuts. I use the phone, when needed, for gps. I can manipulate it pretty good, for shorter routes, Best thing that ever happened for Trucking. Great for keeping track of miles. A Truck route gps would be a help, at times. But I get by without it. I’m trying to keep it simple. Avoid overlapping service. Cut the phone and cable/internet at home. Don’t miss that bill.
     
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