When is a good Time to get Co-pilot
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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When is a good Time to get Co-pilot
SO i have been reading though numerous forums and threads about co-pilot.
I know its kind of costly but those that have it love it so was wondering when is a good time to get it after how long of driving, 6mo a year what??? thanks allot
#2
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: nashville, tn
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When you know you are going to stay driving and when you have the money. It may be 6 months and you know you are going to do this for a long time to come. But you may be doing it for a year and dont know if you want to do it another 6 months. It depends on the person i suppose.
#3
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Yea i hear you there, i am pretty sure i will be doing it along time
*well hoping* I rode allot with my uncle when i was younger. So we will see but if i like it after 6 months or so i will probably get it , after a yr i am gonna team with my uncle. make better money. guess only time will tell
#4
If you're just starting out, I'd recomend getting Microsoft Streets & Trips until you know you're going to stay out driving. It's much cheaper, and it's better for actual planning of the trips (time estimates).
#6
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Garland, Texas
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I agree with Malaki86 on staying with Streets & Trips. If your company give you your routing then it works well to determine time estimates. That is what I basically use it for (time). Works quite well for that part. Still need to consult your map and the info inside the front cover as to restricted routes and low over passes. If your company doesn't give you routes then no S&T isn't the best since it does take the shortest car route.
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#7
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: texas
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Invest in Dadgum maps.... Your drivers,not computer jockeys,Dang!!!Im on one now for fun,not work....Use some skill somewhere,don't be a damn steering wheel holder,
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Originally Posted by yoopr
I agree-A good trucking atlas is all you need
#10
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Sulphur Springs, TX
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I think I'd hate having some dumb computer telling me where to turn and when to do it. I prefer to plan my route ahead of time and stick to it the best I can. I think my ideal combination would be my trusty old laminated MCRA for setting up a route and a copy of MS Streets & Trips for street-level maps.
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