Profile For Canadian Mist

Ok fellow truckers. Next question. What is the best GPS for trucks. I see that there's Garmin, rand mc, and tom tom and others. With my research, I see that the Garmin DEZL570lmt is a good one. Next would be the Rand TND 530LM. Also there is a few others out there. There is mixed reviews on both. I use Google maps just to get an idea on where to go but I'm done getting sent on wild goose chases with using Google maps and road I shouldn't even go down. I understand that Google maps is set up for cars. I don't mind spending a little money for a good GPS. It's worth it then paying the fine for going down the wrong road. So what's your take on this one? Oh and I also like the old fashion way too. My road atlas and maps.

Thanks everyone.

Thank you everyone on your posts. They really helped. Sorry it took some time for me to get back but we know how it is being on the road. Sometimes we don't have any time.

OK I'm new at driving a truck. I have 6 months in now. I know what my maxes per axle on my truck. 12,000-13,000 Steers, 34,000 Drives and 34,000 for my trailer. If I have a tri-pack, am I allowed an extra 400 on my drives because if this. My max is 80,000 total weight. I can't go over that 80,000 right? My company today, tried telling me I can go over that 80,000. Yes I can go over if I have a permit. I asked them then why it doesn't say 84,000 for the GVW then? I went to WIDOT and it said nothing on having a tri-pack giving me an extra 400 lbs. towards my max weight. Please shed some light on this. Thanks.

OK I'm new at driving a truck. I have 6 months in now. I know what my maxes per axle on my truck. 12,000-13,000 Steers, 34,000 Drives and 34,000 for my trailer. If I have a tri-pack, am I allowed an extra 400 on my drives because if this. My max is 80,000 total weight. I can't go over that 80,000 right? My company today, tried telling me I can go over that 80,000. Yes I can go over if I have a permit. I asked them then why it doesn't say 84,000 for the GVW then? I went to WIDOT and it said nothing on having a tri-pack giving me an extra 400 lbs. towards my max weight. Please shed some light on this. Thanks.

A friend of mine referred me to a very small company in Wisconsin. The company does not want to reveal there name, so I must respect there wishes.

What company did you hire on with?

A friend of mine referred me to a very small company in Columbus Wisconsin.

What company did you hire on with?

Well, it's official. I went and took my physical today and I signed on the dotted line with a company. I start school on Monday. I'll be in school for a month, then I'll start driving. I'll be with a trainer for a month or so. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I have not been in a school setting for over 25 years. It's going to be a shock to the system for sure!

John L. I have some things in motion that I'll report on in a couple of days. In Wisconsin our CDL is good for 180 days.

Well I have been thinking about a new career. About 4 years now that I've been thinking about this. So yesterday I made the choice, I took a quick look over my CDL book, the one that I have had since 2014. Went down to the DMV and asked to take a couple of the tests. I did NOT read all of the sections of this book. EVER! Also I have done little bits and pieces with CDL practice tests. I asked the DMV agent I just wanted to take a few of the tests. He said, "What you pass, you pass. and what you don't, you don't. You can take them again tomorrow. You get up to 5 times to take them." Well I wont need 5 times to take them. I passed all 3 tests. I may go back and take the hazmat. So now I have my CDL permit. I have a few logs on the fire for my next move. I will keep everyone posted.