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What do most truckers use to communicate with these days?

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by 4x4jeepmanthing, Jul 6, 2018.

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  1. Jul 6, 2018 #1
    4x4jeepmanthing

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    Hi all,

    I am just a regular (non trucker) on the road. I just got a CB, but I wanted to reach out to you all and ask what communication devices do you most use these days? Ham,cb,phone, vhf/uhf, frs, satellite......


    My purpose for asking is to understand what way someone like myself can best get information on the highway and be in the loop for what is passed a long should there be an accident or road detour....


    Thank you for any insight!
     
    4x4jeepmanthing, Jul 6, 2018
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  3. Jul 6, 2018 #2
    Coover

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    Well most truckers today are texting, or vlogging while driving so........ :-(
     
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  4. Jul 6, 2018 #3
    Poonok

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    Cb radio ch 19 for your immediate area. You can also use a phone app waze.
     
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  5. Jul 6, 2018 #4
    uncleal13

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    Basically nothing nowadays. Most drivers are stuck up driving in their own little world oblivious to the hazards ahead of them.
    Personally I still use the CB channel 19 in most regions.
     
    uncleal13, Jul 6, 2018
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  7. Jul 6, 2018 #5
    thelushlarry

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    Sometimes I give other drivers hand signals!
     
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  8. Jul 6, 2018 #6
    driverdriver

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    This
     
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  9. Jul 6, 2018 #7
    Chinatown

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    CB Channel 19.
     
    Chinatown, Jul 6, 2018
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  10. Jul 6, 2018 #8
    Troy_

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    I have a CB as well as a VHF radio. Sat phone for emergencies.
     
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  11. Jul 6, 2018 #9
    tow614

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    I never use a cb because I don't like talking to truck drivers....
    We normally use these new devices called cell phones to talk to each other...

    Duh...
     
    tow614, Jul 6, 2018
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  12. Jul 6, 2018 #10
    rabbiporkchop

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    Do you have the phone number for the JB Hunt truck going the opposite direction that just blew a tire on his tandem? I tried to call 411 to get his phone number but they told me they couldn't help me with that information.
     
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