OK, I'm just curious what toys am I missing out on? The truck parked next to me has 7 gadgets on his dash and/or windshield. I recognize the GPS, satellite radio receiver, and the dash cam. What could these other things be? His CB is overhead, so I'm not counting that in the 7. He's asleep or I would ask him. I'm really curious. Am I that far behind in technology?
What all do you have?
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Clyde07, Feb 18, 2017.
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Been at this a long time and you know what is on my dash? A cup of coffee. Gadgets are cool but eventually they will stress you out, keep it simple young one you'll be happier in the end
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Some guys run 2 GPS side by side. Why? Not real sure.
Another is probably a smartphone or small tablet in a cradle.
Then maybe some sort of dedicated "eLog" device.
Honestly I don't get those guys with a half dozen gadgets and other crap and 50 foot of wire running all over the dash area.Oxbow and Kenworth 4life Thank this. -
One device is too much.
OK OK I get it, people like the distractions and not to actually drive the truck safely.Kenworth 4life Thanks this. -
They keep adding more and more "infotainment" stuff to vehicles of every class, then the NTSA keeps wondering why there are more distracted driving crashes every year
Texting [per se] is becoming less and less of a real concern as managing and using all the other stuff becomes as time consuming as any actual "texting activities".Last edited: Feb 18, 2017
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I have a GPS, Sat radio, my clipboard and a box of kleenex on my dash.
7 gadgets strikes me as quite excessive.4mer trucker Thanks this. -
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