In 1959, the US Navy developed TRANSIT, the world’s first Global Positioning System. Two years earlier, MIT scientists got the original idea for GPS when they noticed they could track Sputnik’s position by its radio frequencies. President Reagan promised to make the system commercially available to civilian aircraft in 1983 after Korean Air flight 007 was shot down by the Russians. It took another six years for the first hand-held GPS, Magellan NAV 1000, to be developed, but it was only in 1999 that the system became commercially available through the Benefon Esc.Since then, GPS technology has come a long way and almost every car on the road has its own GPS in 2017. But for truck drivers they need a reliable navigation system to do their job well and here’s one model that is making a name for itself in the trucking industry - TruckWayGPS Model 720 Pro Series. Quality Navigation for Truckers The model lives up to its full title, TruckWayGPS Model 720 Pro Series Truck GPS. With a …
TruckWayGPS Model 720 – Decent GPS for Truckers
Garmin dezl 570LMT Truck Navigation GPS
Since the first Global Positioning System hit the markets in 1999, thousands of GPS products have become available to the public. With the technology’s rising popularity has come a vast array of manufacturers and models. In 2017, consumers are truly spoiled for choice when it comes to the gadgets we’ve come to rely on.If one manufacturer has truly made its name, it would certainly be Garmin. With a host of wearable devices, mobiles, and even cameras, the company has stood the test of time. The Garmin dezl 570LMT 5” Truck GPS Navigation is a model that stands head and shoulder above the competition. With the Spoken Garmin Real Directions feature, it’s almost like having a friend in the cabin with you.Quality Navigation, Routing, and Customization Custom Routing The Garmin dezl 570LMT 5” Truck GPS Navigation lives up to its name, being designed with truckers in mind. Truck-related restrictions such as bridge heights, weight limits, sharp curves, and more, are included in every map. …
How to Become an Owner Operator Truck Driver
Becoming an owner operator truck driver is a dream. Being your own boss, setting your own hours, and still making a living are the goals of millions of Americans. In most industries, the capital requirements are simply too great. However, long haul truckers have the ability to take control of their own destiny with a few simple steps. How to Become an Owner Operator Truck Driver If it’s always been your dream to go out on your own, follow these simple steps:Make Sure It’s Really What You Want A lot of people have the desire to be their own boss but don’t have the work habits and perseverance to realistically make it happen.If you're an experienced driver with years on the road, think about how those years have gone. Have you been a good employee? Chances are that if you have slacked or not given your job a decent effort for someone else, nothing will change when you strike out on your own. You will bear the brunt of your own bad labor.While it may seem …
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