Finally going over the road

@DexterSaintJock - you might be interested in this thread.

 

That Rand NcNally (if it's the trucker version) will have listings for -- low clearances -- and restricted routes -- in the states you will visit.

Be sure to look at/through those lists when you do your trip planning; it's YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to avoid those traps, as a professional truck driver.

Those lists will save you A LOT of wasted time, hassle -- & $$$$$$$$.

That atlas (truck vsn) will have A LOT of other really handy info in it, as well; familiarize yourself with what's there. It's a well-organized "gold mine" of info for a truck driver.

Make sure you have the correct address/location for each delivery/stop you make. Then study the layout/entry/exit for each one using Google maps (both street & satellite views). Make sure your GPS navigation device is in fact guiding you to that SAME address (sometimes they won't -- don't assume they always will; double-check this before you depart, & adjust your planned routing as appropriate).

Even as a fuel hauler, doing "local" area (ha! -- NOT ) deliveries, I use a combination of info sources to ensure I get to the right destination, make the best entry -- & on the first try: Google maps, Garmin truck GPS nav system, "Trucker Path" app, & the Rand McNally trucker atlas.

When used judiciously together, as appropriate -- they are the "A Team"....of the nav world.

-- L

 

You're basically good to go then LOL

 

Kinfolk always told me, it takes 1000’s of nuts to hold a car together but it only takes 1 to scatter it all over the country side.


Be careful out there, you will unfortunately find many $$ hungry 4 wheelers with lawyers on speed dial.

As mentioned in an earlier post, do your homework look at your route before releasing the brakes. Stay safe and good luck….

 

Get what gear you'll want ( frig , coffee mugs/ thermos , tools , etc ) before you go if you can . Prepare for cold weather clothing wise and driving wise. They are plenty of suggestions on this site and others too. Good luck