Best phone for package car driving?

[Ashell]

Its been a while since I did driver helper, so I don't know what technology has gone into cars as far as GPS. But are there any phones out there that have better features for drivers? durability, signal, helpful apps, carrier? I know handling your phone and driving is a no no, but voice commands and Bluetooth, or is that even allowed?

 

[TooTechie]

We don't need phones. If we did, UPS would issue them. I keep telling my on-car that.

 

[Future]

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Our PCM yesterday was about the updated policy on distracted driving. Basically we are not supposed to touch our phones or DIADs whether the wheels are rolling or not. I bring my iPhone4 to work everyday but rarely if ever use it, certainly not for navigation or "turn by turn".

 

[Wally]

This worked well.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

This worked well.

The rare, almost extinct species.

 

[oldngray]

This worked well.

When was the last time you saw one of those? And if you saw one, was it working?

 

[Richard Harrow]

When was the last time you saw one of those? And if you saw one, was it working?

There are 3 on my route!

 

[jaker]

My phone is in my pocket all day but that is because I stream pandora while I am working

And don't buy a phone based off this job , buy a phone based on the reason you want it

 

[Ouch]

e="UpstateNYUPSer, post: 1306185, member: 12570"]Our PCM yesterday was about the updated policy on distracted driving. Basically we are not supposed to touch our phones or DIADs whether the wheels are rolling or not. I bring my iPhone4 to work everyday but rarely if ever use it, certainly not for navigation or "turn by turn".[/quote]
Didn't you post that you use your phone to call pickups and your helper and whom ever else you needed to call to make your day run smoother? Now your posting you rarely if ever use it?

 

[joeboodog]

My phone sits in the cup holder on the dash. It sits there untouched until the end of the day. A few customers have my number but they rarely call. It's there for emergency use only.

 

[bluebiker]

There are 3 on my route!

Have you checked to see if they work?

I've tried them at the railyard 4 phones, none work. Probably the only place where payphones work are airports or outside bodegas in the city where they sell phone cards to immigrants to call home.

 

[brownmonster]

e="UpstateNYUPSer, post: 1306185, member: 12570"]Our PCM yesterday was about the updated policy on distracted driving. Basically we are not supposed to touch our phones or DIADs whether the wheels are rolling or not. I bring my iPhone4 to work everyday but rarely if ever use it, certainly not for navigation or "turn by turn".

Didn't you post that you use your phone to call pickups and your helper and whom ever else you needed to call to make your day run smoother? Now your posting you rarely if ever use it?[/quote]
I use my phone at work as needed. Oftentimes to make my day go smoother.

 

[Future]

When was the last time you saw one of those? And if you saw one, was it working?

The ones i see have needles or crack pipes next to them.

 

[Marne Vet]

This worked well.

Yup, and always dial the 1-800-865-XXXX free number FIRST, then your centers number, and never pay for a call.

 

[Marne Vet]

Its been a while since I did driver helper, so I don't know what technology has gone into cars as far as GPS. But are there any phones out there that have better features for drivers? durability, signal, helpful apps, carrier? I know handling your phone and driving is a no no, but voice commands and Bluetooth, or is that even allowed?

Any phone is fine. You won't need the phone for work, meaning you don't have to use it to call customers that leave notes asking you to call them, and signal strength in the area you work is Carrier based, so look at coverage maps before buying a phone. The only useful apps I need for work are SiriusXM, and Podcasts.

 

[rod]

For the majority of my career cell phones weren't even around. We had to use our brains. --------------------------ok--I asked for it--bring it on.

 

[soberups]

Whatever phone you wind up with, buy an Otter Box for it. A package car is a harsh enviornment and at some point you WILL wind up dropping your phone. I have a 3 yr old iphone 4 that is in mint condition because it has spent its whole life in an Otter Box. Plus they have a clip on the back so you can attach the phone to the metal lip above the sun visor or some other convenient location.


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[bleedinbrown58]

When was the last time you saw one of those? And if you saw one, was it working?

I saw one the other day...minus a receiver..lol

 

[scoutlover]

My suggestion is a Droid Razr Maxx HD. It has the longest battery life of any phone out so it's awesome for streaming music on those 12-14 hour days.

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