Custom POIs for GPS improve efficiency and safety

I can make a strong case for the fact that after downloading FREE custom POI (points of interest) database files from http://www.poi-factory.com/ that my driving has been more enjoyable, efficient, and best of all safer.

I've downloaded the following POIs that are invaluable for a GPS, especially a truck specific GPS like the one I own:

- Truck/RV fuel Stations (all the major truck stops such as Pilot/Flying J, Love's, etc.)
- Weigh Stations - USA (extremely thorough)
- Independent Truck Stops (Shell, Exxon, mom and pop, etc.)
- Rest Areas Combined (every rest area in the US)
- Low Clearance Underpasses (contains about 2500 locations)

I'm sharing this information for 2 reasons: 1) I like to help other drivers and I believe in the importance of these files for more safe and efficient trucking, and 2) the more people who download and use these files, then perhaps update them by submitting new/corrected entries back to The POI Factory website, the more thorough and accurate these files will be for me as well as others. It's a win-win for everyone!

Cheers, and safe driving!

Vito

 

Then start downloading. They are free, that was mentioned. All you gotta do is register which is free. Then start downloadiing.

 

Well if that's the case that is a very powerful GPS. I'd love to compare the database of POIs in it versus the databases available from the POI factory, to see if they are similar or if one set of POIs is much more current and thorough than the other.

My suspicion is, however, that any GPS that comes stock with these POIs cannot possibly be as up to date or as thorough as the ones found on TPF. The work involved with maintaining these POIs are incredible and I can't imagine any company staying on top of their databases since they are always changing. And time is money which affects their bottom line.

Cool. I create my own files as well. And yes it's very easy to do. I've just started a POI on The POI Factory that is entitled "Giant Roadside Crosses". I'm hoping others will download it and help me build it. There are at least 2000 roadside crosses that are missing from the file and I can't be everywhere.