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What maps are best?
I just bought a Rand Mcnally atlas. The smaller version. Is that good enough or shiould I look at something else?
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I just bought a Rand Mcnally atlas. The smaller version. Is that good enough or shiould I look at something else?
They are just fine, maps are maps long as they are current and its "MOTOR CARRIER"/commercial trucks.

Now I do like the binder ones over the typical book style.
I also like the laminated pages over the plane paper one
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All I ever used was the deluxe motor carriers atlas Rand Mcnally. I like the laminated pages. Packed with info. They list for about $80 bucks, but I have found that Pilot has them on sale for about $20-30 from time to time. That and a good truck stop directory will go far. Many use a lot of PC tools. I was always old school with my trucking tools, except for cell and qualcomm.
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Type in Google or Yahoo search....maps for trucking and also Microsoft Streets and Maps as well.
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All I ever used was the deluxe motor carriers atlas Rand Mcnally. I like the laminated pages. Packed with info. They list for about $80 bucks, but I have found that Pilot has them on sale for about $20-30 from time to time. That and a good truck stop directory will go far. Many use a lot of PC tools. I was always old school with my trucking tools, except for cell and qualcomm.
I buy the regular Rand Trucker Atlas for $5.95, mark it up, tear it up, and throw away every year!! Too cheap and can get them on sale!!
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I like mine. I can use a dry erase marker on it, can't tear it and can spill coffee on it! With yours you might turn left at the mustard stain when you should have went right!
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I like mine. I can use a dry erase marker on it, can't tear it and can spill coffee on it! With yours you might turn left at the mustard stain when you should have went right!
I knew those laminated pages were for more then just looks!
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I like mine. I can use a dry erase marker on it, can't tear it and can spill coffee on it! With yours you might turn left at the mustard stain when you should have went right!
But your spiral binding rips your pages..so there, Monkey Breath!!
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But your spiral binding rips your pages..so there, Monkey Breath!!


Well if your page falls out it still won't tear! Now if you can't figure out what state it is, because it fell out; better stay local!
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Well if your page falls out it still won't tear! Now if you can't figure out what state it is, because it fell out; better stay local!
I only drive '1' state.....the state of 'confusion.' Thx for caring...!
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