What electronics would be good for truckers?

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by bozz, Aug 29, 2012.

  1. bozz

    bozz Bobtail Member

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    im just starting in all of this but ive always been a junky for blinky shiney toys. ill be working with swift and was wondering what electronics would be good and bad to invest in
     
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  3. Midnight Mike

    Midnight Mike Light Load Member

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    George foreman grill
    Your own Gps
    Big maglite (security)
    Portable scanner for sending ta receipts and bol's
    Clear hotspot unlimited wifi plan
    Microwave
    Detergent
    Xm radio sub.
    Tandem locator
    5th wheel lock
    Dash cam
    Atlas
    Flip flops
    Small tv
    Ps3
    Laptop
    Vibram shoes
    Toiletrees
     
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  4. bozz

    bozz Bobtail Member

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    is that right off the bat when im with a mentor or just a list to build up to?
     
  5. flood

    flood Road Train Member

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    !st on the list is the biggest power inverter they will let you put in (a 1500w invertor)
    its a good list for when you get YOUR TRUCK... remember that when you go out with your trainer it's HIS/HERS truck and you are only a guest so take as little as you can because you will not have much room

    things to take with you on your trainers truck
    toiletrees
    laptop
    internet (aircard/mifi)
    big maglite
    ATLAS... learn how to get from point a-b without gps
    flip flops (shower shoes)
     
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  6. bozz

    bozz Bobtail Member

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    okay, like i said im new to all of this so im kinda "what do i do were do i go what do i need" lol
    and my incessant planning doesnt help
     
  7. flood

    flood Road Train Member

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    when you 1st go out with your trainer truck take only 2 BAGS you may end up sleeping with them in YOUR BED

    clothes warm and cool enough for 2 weeks... it can be 80 when you start your day and 35 when you stop (600 miles away) remember that this job you may be in laredo, tx one day and in denver 2 days later
    shorts, rain/wind breaker, warm coat, 2 pair of shoes/boots (do you realy want to get your feet wet and then have to drive for 4-8hrs in wet shoes..?)
    toiletrees/shower shoes (would you take a shower at a truckstop with out them), towel
    MED'S
    laundry soap (purex sheets) remember you will need to do laundry
    ATLAS you will need to dp trip planning
    maglite (bigger is better)
    laptop, aircard/mifi (for internet)
    GLOVE's (fueling, hooking/unhooking trailers, sliding tandems)
    note pad 2 pens
     
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  8. Midnight Mike

    Midnight Mike Light Load Member

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    Im with a trainer now hell im posting this in my bunk as we are going through missouri. Bring a box or 2 of granola bars, your own 5$ pair of sunglasses and a hat and two forms of cash
     
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  9. Jorihe84

    Jorihe84 Road Train Member

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    I'm pretty sure he asked about electronics.....
     
  10. bozz

    bozz Bobtail Member

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    i did, but as im also new to it all anything i need to know is information to me lol
     
  11. 88 Alpha

    88 Alpha Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I don't understand all of the love for a Maglite. There are many other brands that are lighter, brighter, more efficient, and cost less to operate than a D cell light. I highly recommend an AA or AAA with Sanyo Eneloops and a smart charger like an Sony BCG 34HRE4KN.
     
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