DAC Report implications - what would you do?

The Rand McNally Motor Carrier Road Atlas available for $16 at any truck stop. Near the front, by state, are the restricted routes you can't drive most trucks on and a list of low clearance points to avoid.

If you keep using Google as your GPS this will keep happening. Google routes for cars, walking, & public transportation

Get a new or used 5 inch truck GPS and enter your vehicle info. Get a Rand McNally or Garmin, it makes no difference. New, these units are about $350. You can get a ticket for much more than that if you aren't careful. I found the Qualcomm GPS to be a little better than nothing, but not much.

 

Did you ever think about calling a shipper/receiver to get best directions in there?

I have GPS, but I don't always follow it...I always double check with Google Earth to see a satellite view of where I will be going, double check what i see with my GPS, and if something looks fishy, then I call ahead, and get the directions from them.

Even these megas can give you messed up directions...and it's still your responsibility to get there safely.

If no phone number on your Qualcomm, then do a Google search for the Company...

It's really pretty easy.

I'd also be willing to bet that you missed a sign somewhere along the way about no trucks, or low clearance...especially being new.

 

Asking for directions from the shipper/receiver is a bad idea if you plan to rely on their data completely. Your best best bet is use a reputable source for low bridges from those mentioned above. Trusting someone else for that information is not a wise choice.

 

Uhh, yeah, I didn't say I relied on it completely, and shouldnt...but, those people going in to work everyday know the route better than a driver...unless thatvdriver goes there all the time, and then, it's a moot point anyway.

 

I didn't say YOU did. However, if you seriously trust another person for that information then again you'll get what you deserve.