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How so? CA doesn’t even have a lot of roads, unlike the east coast that is packed with US and state highways.

 

CA has issues no matter what gps is used. Even Google wasn't perfect. But it was close enough. Copilot had issues with the addresses in the wrong spot. Like making a left turn when you actually need to go right. Or passing destination (no biggie) or falling short of destination. Usually up to 1/4 mile.

It worked great for the rest of the country. And the routing was much more efficient then that other brand.

Sure, it don't have bells and whistles but at the time I was OTR. There were FREE apps to handle the rest of the duties the more expensive brand had.

For the price. It did the job. Without really needing an atlas.

 

That route is good for trucks.

 

This problem of the address not matching the exact location is still ongoing even in Google maps. Most of us solve this by searching for the name of the shipper/receiver in Google maps, reading the comments for additional info, and using Google satellite maps to know where exactly is the truck entrance. If all fails, you can call the shipper/receiver or your dispatcher/broker. Sometimes the BOL helps clarify the name of the customer and the address.

 

Yep

Except calling was not an option. Most don't answer and those that did. Didn't understand english.

 

Ok, here is the ultimate resource: PA Publication 411. You can find it here. It takes long to load up the document. I have the relevant documents on the images below.

Forms, Publications and Maps

 

I used the Truckers Atlas and called every customer for directions. Never used GPS. Didn't trust it.

Now, I am a yard jockey at a warehouse and there are 3 ways into my place. 2 of them are legal truck routes. 1 is not. The one that isnt is only wide enough for 1 vehicle to drive it as there are cars parked on both sides. It has signs on both ends that says no trucks.
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Yet, every week there is at least 1 driver that gets pulled over by cops for traversing that road. $300 fine. All the ones that I talk to about it all say the same thing. Their GPS told them to go that way.

 

I was referring to highways. I know I said roads.

 

Most truckers who say they use a GPS device are not following it blindly, or at least I hope not. I use Google maps primarily for the best routes. Then I use Rand McNally road atlas to weed out the roads restricted to trucks.

I remember using the atlas a lot when I was a rookie, but now not so much as I already know most routes.