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GPS or GPS program for trucks?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by biged169, Dec 18, 2010.

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  1. Dec 19, 2010 #11
    Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    Still good to have the atlas for the low clearances, etc. You don't get that on a GPS. And what if your GPS craps out on you?
     
    Lilbit, Dec 19, 2010
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  3. Dec 19, 2010 #12
    biged169

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    I have a portable Garmin for my car, but without it showing truck routes I'm not sure how much good it would do, but i guess i could alway's use it and double check with the atlas.
     
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  4. Dec 19, 2010 #13
    biged169

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    Usually that is what i do, but for some reason i had a brain fart and it never crossed my mind. Thanks.
     
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  5. Dec 19, 2010 #14
    Jbrake1960

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    Rand Mcnally TND 700. Specifically made for truckers. Also, if you go to the ELECTRONICS CONNECTION area (where this post should be) you will find info on every GPS and mapping program that is out there. This question has been answered a million times over there.
     
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  7. Dec 20, 2010 #15
    biged169

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    Thanks. I did go there a read up on it and it sounds like the old school atlas is still the way to go and use the gps for eta's and such.
     
    biged169, Dec 20, 2010
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    Lilbit Thanks this.
  8. Dec 20, 2010 #16
    Palazon

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    For the laptop route, MS Streets and Trips has a trucker add-on Truck Stops Plus. I haven't personally used it but have heard some very good reviews. It does come with an antenna for use with a laptop (usb port). Since I did logs on the laptop, I found having the mapping program (MS Streets & Trips , 06) there was useful.

    Regardless, never trust the GPS or map program, cross check vs the trucking atlas. You never know when someone screwed up at the programing company or the laptop poops out.

    Just providing an alternative to the expensive trucking GPS.
     
    Palazon, Dec 20, 2010
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  9. Jul 14, 2013 #17
    Grumppy

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    I wanted to bump this thread to see if anyone has used this MS Streets & Trips add on for trucks & your thoughts on it.

    Personally, I have used Streets & Trips regular 4 wheeler software for 8 or 9 years & I think its one of the best. I have always used it in the big truck & has also worked well. I am starting a new job with a new company in a couple of days & will be running some areas that I havent been running. I just upgraded to MS S & T 2013 so I thought I might get the add on if its worth it. The biggest thing I am looking for in truckers GPS software for a laptop is things related to truck routes like restricted or bridges, tunnels etc... I know where to stop (truck stops etc) I just need to know where to go & more importantly, where NOT to go.

    Any help would be appreciated.

    Thanks
    TC
     
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