Stick Up Your Phone
Magnet Phone Holder
You’ve probably seen them near the check out counter at your favorite truck stop next to the king size candy bars and stuffed toys. But magnet phone holders aren’t simply impulse items that truck stop managers use to try to drive up their sales. Instead, magnet holders are smart, non-invasive ways of keeping cell phones and other electronics within arm’s reach.
The magnet holder sticks easily to the dashboard of any truck or personal vehicle via a mounting strip that is already affixed to the back of the magnet. All the trucker has to do is clean off the dashboard area of your truck and stick the magnet in place. Some brands even provide wet wipes to make the process even easier.
Using the same type of adhesive that is located on the back of the magnet phone holder, truckers stick a small, metal disk to the back of their cell phones. Because the disk is attached using the same type of adhesive that makes the magnet so non-invasive, it is easy to remove from your phone if you decide to stop using the magnet holder, but does not fall of on its own. Then, simply apply the metal disk to the magnet, and you have a strong, foolproof cell phone holder.
Instead of fiddling throughout your cab to look for your cell phone when you hear it ring, or if you need to make a call, the magnet holder makes grabbing that phone simple and easy. Not only will you save yourself some frustration as you simply reach for your dashboard to pick up the phone, but you’ll stop missing calls and you’ll drive safer, keeping your eyes on the road.
Not only does the cell phone holder make driving with a cell phone easier than ever, but also the same holder can be used with your Ipod. Simply attach the metal disk to your Ipod, and you have a custom Ipod holder. This way, you can toggle between songs without ever taking your eyes off the road.
Available at almost every truck stop, the holder can also be found at many online shops like TangShop, Ebay or Amazon . Priced around $5-$7, these holders are a fast, easy, and cheap way to get more organized. And your friends and family will thank you for the lack of missed calls.
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Trucker Websites
We have Google, Yahoo, MSN, and even Dogpile, but most trucker’s probably don’t realize they have a search engine just for them. AutoElf is a search engine for Truckers truckers that allow them to research and discover information about their field.
Sometimes everybody needs a break, and the few hours you get to spend lounging around your living quarters before your next shift begins is the perfect time for you to just relax. Many truckers now carry laptops with them on the road to keep professional logbooks, communicate with other truckers or their companies, and check load boards for consistent hauling. Still others use those laptops to keep in touch with friends and family via AIM, Facebook, Myspace, or e-mail, but sometimes you’re sick of the news, tired of Myspace, and ready to kill sometime.
The Internet is a great resource for information that is designed both for the curious researcher and the person who just wants to be entertained. But how do you know what’s out there, and what will interest you? That’s where a good search engine comes in. And if you’re a trucker who would like to kill a little bit of that time looking at organizations, topics, and products that cater to you, then a specific search engine is necessary.
Called the leading automotive directory and search engine by its designers, Auto Elf was designed to help truckers and others in the automotive industry find what they’re looking for and fast. The directory is a great way for truckers’ to check out what’s new in their industry. With topics such as associations and clubs, dealership, driving, employment, and buying and selling, automotive enthusiasts will have plenty to peruse while they’re relaxing.
If you’re the kind of trucker who likes everything with wheels, this search engine is great for researching information and products about your hobbies. For instance, the directory allows you to check out different reference material for motorcyclists and go-kart fans.
In addition to having some fun, the AutoElf directory can be used for rather important tasks as well. Truckers can check out the buy and sell link to examine a variety of commercial and private vehicles. Employment links, and Auto Elf’s Career Center, allow truckers who are thinking about changing it up a bit look at other job descriptions. The driving link allows truckers to check out driver safety programs and learn more about driving different kinds of vehicles via advertised e-books and courses. Whether you’re looking for products to buy or material to reference, the directory side of the search engine is a quick and easy way for you to kill time or find quick information.
In addition to its directory, however Auto Elf is praised as a search engine. Truckers can quickly find what they need by typing a key word into the search box, and the site looks through the while directory to help the trucker find his or her information fast. Designed to help those in the automotive industry find what they’re looking for fast, the Auto Elf is a great, free tool for truckers to use whether they’re seeking information or fun.
Keeping Your Cool
Solar Powered Vent Fans
Although different parts of the country mean different weather patterns, the hot sun beating down on a metal roof means the same thing all over the world—a sweltering cab. Though you can use fans, air conditioning, or an open window to decrease the heat while you’re driving, there is still good reason to keep the cab cool while you’re not inside. First of all, who wants to be so uncomfortable that they can’t breathe upon entering a sauna that has been baking in the hot sun for several hours? Second of all, keeping a cool cab is necessary for the equipment that you store in it. Whether you have electronic tools of the trade or personal items like DVDs and CDs in your cab, a cool cab is often necessary to keep these items from becoming ruined.
According to anythingtrucker.com, vehicles under direct sunlight can quickly become as hot as 160 degrees on 85-degree days. Getting into a vehicle that is that hot or hotter, as days in the summer heat up to well beyond 85-degrees, is not only uncomfortable, but hazardous to your health, according to the site. Even the most innocent looking piece of metal can cause severe burns when allowed to conduct sunlight and heat for several hours at a time.
For just under $40, you can have that cool cab all the time with the Solar Powered Auto vent 2 Cooling Fan. When mounted in the window of your cab, this fan works to cool the cab even when you’re away. Drawing energy from the same sun that turns your cab into an unpleasant oven, the fan continues to operate when the engine is off and when you are gone, keeping the cab cool for reentry and for your personal belongings. By using the fan, you can breathe easier—literally. The fan circulates the air inside the vehicle with cooler, fresher air from outside the cab. Though the fan is designed to work while you’re out of the vehicle, a 12-volt battery power adaptor allows the fan to work while you’re driving in conjunction with an open window. Because running the air conditioner lowers your fuel economy, this fan can be a great way to increase the number of miles you’re getting to the gallon, especially if it is used on its solar power setting.
Fans are available for commercial trucks in addition to personal vehicles, which can be just as uncomfortable and dangerous to enter on a hot day. For truckers who want to avoid the risks of a stifling cab on a summers day, in addition to those who want to protect expensive belongings often left in cabs like CDs, Laptops, and cell phones, investing in a fan like the Auto Vent 2 is one way to help beat the heat.
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