[pelicn]

For those that have a laptop and email access while out on the road might be interested in eFax. It elimates the need to go in search of a fax machine.

www.efax.com

[LDB]

I looked into this a little bit. It's a good system for some things. The biggest flaw is when something requires a signature. My solution was I bought an all in one like this http://tinyurl.com/pmqso for the same cost as 5 months of efax.com service. I can print out whatever and then scan it back in and email it back.

Leo Bricker, 73's K5LDB, OOIDA 677319
Owner, Panther trucks 5507, 5508, 5509
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[pelicn]

I forgot about the signature part. We have an "all in one" printer/scanner/copier that we use to do the same thing. Sure makes it nice to be able to do paperwork while relaxing rather than back and forth running to the truckstop.:)

[heel4you]

Leo,
When you use the all-in-one, how do you fax from the truck? There are no phone lines. I do have a sprint PCS internet connection card to use along with my laptop. Could this be used in conjunction with the all-in-one? Just don't understand how this would work.
Thanks!
Laura

[LDB]

I can't fax from it but I can email back after printing and signing. There is a way to use some cell phones as a modem so you could even fax through the computer. I don't have that (that I know of) but your cellular provider should be able to tell you how to do it if your phone will do it. If I have to fax I go into a truck stop. I just get everything emailed to me rather than paying the t/s to receive the fax and then fax it back. It cuts the cost in half and if I can email it back it cuts it to zero.

Leo Bricker, 73's K5LDB, OOIDA 677319
Owner, Panther trucks 5507, 5508, 5509
Highway Watch Participant, Truckerbuddy
EO Forum Moderator
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[heel4you]

I'll check the cell phone out to see what can and cannot be done. As for faxing and copying at the truckstops.....man, they are a rip-off in my opinion. $3.00 to fax 1 document to an 800 number?!?!?!?!? They should be ashamed!
Soon as my budget allows I am going to go purchase the all-in-one!! Thanks for the info.
PS..When I find out what my cell phone company will do on faxes I'll post an update.
Laura