I looked up this question and all the topics are from years ago.
I got a dedicated day cab job. It has the peopleNet in it no gps I have a car gps the route is through west point virg to Maryland for gm.
So until I learn the route is there a gps under 300 someone can recommend. I know most va roads really well. So it's not a huge deal.
trucker gps question.
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Nirvana, Aug 30, 2014.
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Rand Mcnally TND 520
http://www.amazon.com/Rand-McNally-...-1&keywords=Rand+McNally+Intelliroute+TND+520
I have the 7" and it's great. -
If you have a smartphone, android, or apple. There are trucking GPS apps. They are not as good as the real thing, but good enough to get you by. I use smarttruckroute. Paid $50 for a 1 Year subscription, it is ok, doesn't have a lot of features, but gets me by.
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I use a Garmin truck gps and it's ok. Just remember that no gps is fool proof and may route you where you may not want to be.
If you are dedicated and are mostly familiar with the route, use your car unit for now BUT stay on the big roads, watch your signs, scope out first on Truck Miles.com (it's free but kinda difficult to use), Google maps, Mapquest and use common sense. If you go OTR, get a real truck gps and still scope it out. -
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I use a Rand McNally 520 and it's pretty reliable. Try a google search for reconditioned or remanufactured truck GPS. Can save some good cash.
Not to advertise, but here is a link to a brand new unit for a reasonable price: http://www.truckgpsstore.com/rand-mcnally-intelliroute-tnd-520-lm/Last edited: Aug 30, 2014
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Use any of the Truck specific GPS units. None of them are perfect. Be sure to go through ALL of the settings, and make sure they are all set correctly for the truck you are driving. Height, width, length and weight. All of those settings will affect the route that it suggests for you. Until you learn the best route, and should you choose to actually drive the suggested route, make sure that you look out the windshield while you are driving the route. Keep your phone turned off. Take off your headphones. Eliminate all distractions. Read ALL the signs along your route. Understand them, and take action when you see something that would make you think things would go horribly wrong if you continue along that route. Like a 11'4" clearance sign when your truck is 13'6" high. Or a truck detour. Things like that.
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