What Garmin model do you have? Do you know where on the Internet I can read up on models with ‘Truck Routes’? It doesn’t have to be Garmin, any brand will do just as long it is portable and not laptop software. Also which is the cheapest one with the 'Truck Route' function? You know as well as I, when you're first starting off cutting corners is very important when it comes to saving money. If you have any more hints, tips or any advise I would appreciate it. Thanks.

hey, if you have a laptop there is a program called Copilot Trucks for laptop. Specially designed for truck routing. Has weight limits, low overpasses and routing for 53' trailers. I have the basic car edition and it works real well. But for 350 dollars you can get the truck routing software and a gps locater unit. As soon as I finish traing thats what I plan to get.

Siemens VDO is supposed to be releasing a truck-specific GPS shortly. Right now its being tested in Europe

Originally Posted by Captain67

And not sure what you mean by portable. Portable in the GPS world means handheld, as used by hikers.

I would assume, the type that you attatch to the windshield with a suction cup type device.

Originally Posted by TNtrucker07

Unfortunately the Garmin tech support people are a lot like the Dell tech support people -- they do not have a clue about their own products.

I laughed out loud when you compared the Garmin tech support to Dell tech support. I've been going in circles with dell for quite sometime now (what a joke), but that's a another story. You stated you had the Garmin 2730. Can you program your in own route so it will talk to you as it comes up on the screen? That way it's not how the computer wants you to go, it's how you want to go. Also where did you purchase your Garmin 2730? Walmart has that model for about $740.00 with tax and shipping. You stated that you payed about $500.00. Did you buy your new, used or refurbished? Thanks again for your help.