Tag: Mobile

Video: Alabama, Florida Christmas Tornadoes

Video: Alabama, Florida Christmas Tornadoes

| December 26, 2012 | Reply

Footage of a Christmas tornado in Mobile, Alabama.

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Buyers Guide: Communication Gear for Truckers

Buyers Guide: Communication Gear for Truckers

| July 11, 2012 | 12 Replies

View some of the newest Bluetooth headset models designed to help your communications with dispatch, intermodals and even family. We’re featuring some of our most cost-effective favorites.

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Reviews: Best New Android Phones for Truckers

Reviews: Best New Android Phones for Truckers

| May 12, 2012 | 6 Replies

Get a look at some of the best selling smartphones on the market. Since most of the trucking industry communicates on the Android platform, we thought we would show you some of the best ones available.

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Buyers Guide: Tablets to Assist Truck Drivers

Buyers Guide: Tablets to Assist Truck Drivers

| May 4, 2012 | 3 Replies

Tablet computers are getting more affordable, and the fact that they can run on a truckers mobile plan makes them ideal for use on the road for business and entertainment alike. Here’s some reliable models.

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New Cloud-Based Transportation Software Unveiled

New Cloud-Based Transportation Software Unveiled

| April 25, 2012 | Reply

New suite uses a cloud-based system for transportation management. How does it help fleet managers save money and time?

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Video: iPhone FaceTime Tutorial

Video: iPhone FaceTime Tutorial

| April 13, 2012 | Reply

Find out how to get started using this fun video conferencing app for iPhone to communicate with your family face-to-face on the road.

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My Fitness Pal App is a Dieter’s Best Friend

My Fitness Pal App is a Dieter’s Best Friend

| April 8, 2012 | 5 Replies

Whether you want to lose 5 or 50 pounds, the My Fitness Pal mobile app is ready to help you lose the weight.

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TravelCenters Truck Stops’ New Roadside Recovery Service

TravelCenters Truck Stops’ New Roadside Recovery Service

| April 3, 2012 | Reply

The popular trucker destination announces their affordable new roadside service plus, additional service assets. Will you use it?

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AT&T Takes Truck Driver for a Ride

AT&T Takes Truck Driver for a Ride

| March 15, 2012 | 9 Replies

Ever feel like taking revenge on your cell phone provider? An truck driver did that to AT&T for limiting his data rates by taking them to court.

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Apps for Truckers: Making Life Easier

Apps for Truckers: Making Life Easier

| March 9, 2012 | 3 Replies

Check out these useful and free mobile smartphone apps that are designed to help truckers save money!

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Streaming Video for Truckers: New Arrivals

Streaming Video for Truckers: New Arrivals

| February 23, 2012 | Reply

Get linked up to some great new streaming video releases. If you have a Netflix membership you can watch now, or if you like what you see, buy the DVD at Amazon.

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Popular Android Games for Truckers

Popular Android Games for Truckers

| February 21, 2012 | 1 Reply

After a long day of truck driving, maybe it’s time to just sit back and let your smartphone do the work for a while. Here’s our picks for great games in early 2012.

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Free Movie Friday – Talladega Nights

Free Movie Friday – Talladega Nights

| February 17, 2012 | Reply

Today’s feature for Free Movie Friday is “Talladega Nights.” Just log in to your YouTube account and have a laugh on us.

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The Completely Ridiculous Audio Accessory No Trucker Should Be Without

The Completely Ridiculous Audio Accessory No Trucker Should Be Without

| January 4, 2012 | 4 Replies

We’re saying no truck driver should be without this audio accessory because, well, they’re the only people who can actually make this thing mobile. What we’re talking about is the new iPod accessory from Behringer Audio Research, the iNuke Boom. The German manufacturer decided to create the ultimate iPod accessory, and it looks like they [...]

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Bluetooth Headsets for Truckers

Bluetooth Headsets for Truckers

| December 31, 2011 | 4 Replies

The hand-held cell phone ban for commercial trucks is now nationwide. To help get your truck up to spec, we review some of the most popular bluetooth cell phone headsets.

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Video Demo – WiFi Finder for Truckers

Video Demo – WiFi Finder for Truckers

| December 28, 2011 | 1 Reply

Find out how to use this Free WiFi network finder mobile app by watching a video demo.

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The Pre-Trip Inspection Dec. 19 – 26

The Pre-Trip Inspection Dec. 19 – 26

| December 19, 2011 | 1 Reply

News about the trucking and transportation industry condensed into a short format. This week, the FMCSA’s hand-held cell ban, fuel tampering lawsuits and more…

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Infographic: Dangers of Distracted Driving

Infographic: Dangers of Distracted Driving

| December 17, 2011 | 13 Replies

Truckers aren’t immune to the dangers of distracted driving. This infographic features some statistics that might shock you.

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Video Tutorial – Redbox Mobile App

Video Tutorial – Redbox Mobile App

| December 16, 2011 | 8 Replies

Redbox movie kiosks are popular with truck drivers. We show you where to get the mobile app and how to use it with this quick and easy tutorial.

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Cell Phones in Cars May Soon Be Illegal

Cell Phones in Cars May Soon Be Illegal

| December 14, 2011 | 4 Replies

Distracted driving is a problem for nearly everyone. It kills thousands of people every year. Now federal safety groups are demanding all cell phone use be restricted.

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Mobile WiFi Hotspots for the Open Road

Mobile WiFi Hotspots for the Open Road

| December 13, 2011 | Reply

Don’t get trapped on another downed web network at that roadside rest stop. Bring your hotspot in the cab with you and surf the net on an affordable plan.

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Hand-Held Cell Phone Ban for Truckers Now In Effect

Hand-Held Cell Phone Ban for Truckers Now In Effect

| December 7, 2011 | 108 Replies

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood issued a final ruling on the federal hand-held cell phone ban for commercial carriers. Is it a good idea, and more importantly, can it be enforced?

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Financial App Review: MINT

Financial App Review: MINT

| December 5, 2011 | 1 Reply

CDL Life links you to a review of MINT, an award-winning finance app for mobile phones. Watch a video of how it works.

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Text Auto Correct – Helpful or Hilarious?

Text Auto Correct – Helpful or Hilarious?

| December 2, 2011 | 1 Reply

Texting while driving is dangerous, but so is sending your mom a text while your smartphone uses auto-correct.

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5 Free Financial Apps Truckers Need

5 Free Financial Apps Truckers Need

| December 2, 2011 | 2 Replies

Long haul truckers should always keep their money on their mind. No one wants to go broke while on the road! So which mobile apps are trucker-friendly according to CDL Life?

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Survey: Mobile Phone Use for Truckers

Survey: Mobile Phone Use for Truckers

| December 1, 2011 | Reply

This August 2011 survey by uShip found there was a growth of nearly 3/5ths in mobile phone use by truckers in their daily business operations.

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Home Security & Surveillance for Truckers

Home Security & Surveillance for Truckers

| November 23, 2011 | Reply

New home security systems make it easy for long haul truckers to keep watch over their home and family. It doesn’t cost as much as you might think!

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