Best GPS for over the road driving in a semi.

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by Kimia2005, Jul 31, 2022.

  1. Professor No-Name

    Professor No-Name Road Train Member

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    I still use mine occasionally. I found that i use to use it so much when i started driving that i just never am comfy not having it in the truck. Heck I didn't buy my first GPS till 2017.
     
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    idriveaholden Super Heavy Hauler

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    Anyways, I have a garmin dezl, Its a car gps, but I’m pretty good at reading maps. I got it because its one of they few that allow you to input your own route for oversized permits.
    Mines a few years old they probably have upgraded versions now
     
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    Well you must be very popular , or it was a real slow media day ..LOL just kidding , I think it is a great idea. that or put that powder that's instantly stains the thief ,and it doesn't come off easy. I think that would be funny to see, a thief for sure deserves it. I would like to get a bunch of those tiny gps's and stick it on everything i misplace , keys, glasses, purse......etc. etc.
     
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    Google maps for route planning and traffic notification, than verify in your road atlas that it's taking you on a truck route and hazmat restrictions. Beyond that, GPS on the dash is unnecessary for the 150 miles to your next interchange. Google earth for finding the best entrance into customer and shipper facilities.
     
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    idriveaholden Super Heavy Hauler

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    Google maps sucks , just use the iPhone maps as a secondary or primary
     
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    skallagrime Road Train Member

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    Do you live in an alternate universe?

    Google vs iphone for mapping isnt even close, and it aint the fruit thats been winning that game ever
     
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    That new Rand McNally 1050 takes up the whole windshield I never seen such a big gps
     
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    We had a case in which it was difficult to prove which stolen items were ours, so we seriously considered stenciling our stuff with something that would only be visible in ultraviolet light. I left the company and I think they abandoned the project
     
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