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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Maxmx701, Dec 7, 2020.

  1. Dec 7, 2020 #1
    Maxmx701

    Maxmx701 Bobtail Member

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    Hello everyone I'm new on this forum :)

    I will like to get some advice on a good trucking GPS. I got an overdryve pro 7 but for some reason the gps think that I do not have internet. The RM website was hacked and I think they did stop the updating option on the gps, the live traffic, weather and fuel price is also not working for me.

    Does anyone have used Garmin truck gps?
     
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  3. Dec 7, 2020 #2
    JLMooreKCMO

    JLMooreKCMO Light Load Member

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    I've used Garmin and Rand. I have had much more luck with Garmin.
     
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  4. Dec 7, 2020 #3
    Jenn72

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    I have a Garmin and I don't have any complaints.

    I also use the hammer too. It is free and gives me google earth.
     
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  5. Dec 7, 2020 #4
    Blue Zombie Trucker

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    I have a Garmin DEZL 765. It's pretty good, but far from perfect.

    I've started using Hammer this past week, and it has gotten quite good over the last few months. And it's free.
     
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  7. Dec 7, 2020 #5
    Hazmat Cat

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    Welcome! We have company issued garmins at my job. They work pretty well for us.
     
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  8. Dec 8, 2020 #6
    Maxmx701

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    Thanks for the help. I just installed Hammer on my phone. I tried to use it on my tablet too but you can not use the same phone number. I Uninstaller it from my phone and I still can't use my phone number to activate it. I used my wife number and it work. I hopes this one does not send me to any low bridge like Google map, but works as good as it
     
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  9. Dec 8, 2020 #7
    kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    There is a forum here on TTR dedicated to Hammer. Several threads there about it. You can also ask any questions there and a Hammer rep will answer.
    HAMMER: Truck Optimized GPS App | Support Forum
     
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  10. Dec 8, 2020 #8
    racemaxx24

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    IMO Google Maps is the most powerful GPS available and it works perfect with trucks when used as it should be, a tool, plus it’s free. Run the route to your destination, study the final part via the map and substitute routing based on your judgement as needed. I have found that 75% of the time it will bring you in the most suitable route for a truck anyways, but I still always check and adjust as needed. Street view to check any questionable roads for signs posted, satellite view works great for finding the shipping/receiving docks and driveway before you even get there. I’ve used nothing but Google maps for years with no trouble. I did have a nice Garmin truck GPS but I eventually sold it because it just sat in the overhead cabinet
     
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