Seriously this IS a dumb question
#1
08-17-2007, 04:38 PM
Seriously this IS a dumb question
Do the trucks have a little fridge?
I warned you this one is dumb, but I've never been in the cab of a truck and I need to know how I'm going to keep food and drink cool. I'm sure this should have been posted somewhere else, but where?[/u]
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#3
08-17-2007, 05:16 PM
well if that doesn't count as dumb, what will???
or is it just dumb that I'm quitting a job I've had for 12yrs to start driving, and I've never seen the inside of a tractor? more questions: so you drive 14 hrs per day?? or only 11? with OTR can you drive at night? is this a good idea? with SNI can my wife ride along periodically? as a company driver will I have to pay for fuel upfront then get reimb? do trucks have sat radio/ cd player? does GPS do your routing? what is the range on a CB? what is qualcom? what is best cellphone company for calling home (Ohio) ALL the time? These are just a few more questions that are bumpin my noggin THX ALL
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#5
08-17-2007, 05:41 PM
Everyone is new sometime or another
Gas should be paid on gas card Qualcom is like a cell phone text message from your company I get to ride with my husband so look in to passenger policy AT&t get the best over all service except in WY and I don't think there is the best service there in general. Most have radio and CD player some MP3 not sat. BOL
#6
08-17-2007, 05:46 PM
Sorry I forgot it is a 14 hour window in which you can drive eleven hours. So in fourteen hours you can drive for 11. but if your fourteen are up then you stop and wait til your hours come back.
I think there is some kind of system that will shut off the batteries before they get to low to start. Guess it depends on the truck.
#7
08-17-2007, 07:49 PM
Originally Posted by Mesnic
so you drive 14 hrs per day?? or only 11?
#8
08-17-2007, 10:45 PM
Originally Posted by Mesnic
well if that doesn't count as dumb, what will???
or is it just dumb that I'm quitting a job I've had for 12yrs to start driving, and I've never seen the inside of a tractor? more questions: so you drive 14 hrs per day?? or only 11? You can drive 11 hours out of 14 hours with OTR can you drive at night? is this a good idea? Yes, you can drive at night. I prefer night driving during the summer with SNI can my wife ride along periodically? I'm sure they have a Rider policy, but I don't know their rules as I've never driven for them as a company driver will I have to pay for fuel upfront then get reimb? You'll have a fuel card to cover the fuel purchases do trucks have sat radio/ cd player? Again, it depends on the company and how they eqip the truck. I have my own XM unit does GPS do your routing? Other than the new trucks at USXpress, I don't know of any company trucks with GPS routing. I use my laptop for that (CoPilot Truck) - I also use Microsoft Streets & Trips what is the range on a CB? There are a lot of factors for the range - temperature, humidity, etc. Generally, a stock radio has probably a 1-2 mile range what is qualcom? Qualcomm is a satelite terminal for the truck. It is basically a box roughly the size of a closed laptop with a screen and a keyboard. You will do 98% of all of your communication with your dispatcher through this. what is best cellphone company for calling home (Ohio) ALL the time? I use Sprint. My plan has 2 phones on it (mine & my wife's) and all calls between the 2 phones are free. Also, between 7pm and 7am are free to any phone in the US. These are just a few more questions that are bumpin my noggin THX ALL
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#10
08-18-2007, 03:27 AM
Originally Posted by Mesnic
well if that doesn't count as dumb, what will???
or is it just dumb that I'm quitting a job I've had for 12yrs to start driving, and I've never seen the inside of a tractor? more questions: so you drive 14 hrs per day?? or only 11? I drive about 8 with OTR can you drive at night? is this a good idea? I dont drive at night, some prefer it, I dont. with SNI can my wife ride along periodically? Yes, as long as you check with the company first and get approval as a company driver will I have to pay for fuel upfront then get reimb? No. do trucks have sat radio/ cd player? Mine had a CD, but I bought a sat receiver does GPS do your routing? I use a cobra navone, but the map is still the best what is the range on a CB? Depends on how you have it set up. I just use the antennas provided and a cheap radio. Just because you can talk farther doesnt mean that those on other end are going to be smarter what is qualcom? Satellite communications between you and the company, looks similar to a laptop what is best cellphone company for calling home (Ohio) ALL the time? I use Verizon for cell and internet These are just a few more questions that are bumpin my noggin As far as fridges go, I dont want one, just more weight and junk in the truck. I keep a case of water on hand, it tastes the same whether its warm or cold add to that I only have non-perishable food on board. The only thing I have to replace frequently would be bread. THX ALL
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