GPS: stand alone or on iPhone?

On craigslist you should be able to find a hooker selling one, you could kill two birds with one stone.

 

I wouldn't trust GPS off iTunes. Between my Rand McNally Atlas, GPS and Google maps... the last time i got lost is a very, VERY distant memory

 

Not trying to jack an old thread, but I don’t want to be that guy that starts a new thread over the same topic. Thought I would revive it seeing as how it’s 5 years later. How are IOS apps now? I plan on buying an iPad (unlimited data when added to my plan) for use with a logging app. I keep reading about copilot, but the reviews are mixed. Would I be better off buying a 500-700$ rand (best reviews out of the truckers gps) or is a 150$ gps app going to give me the same effect? Just don’t see the point in having multiple devices in the same vehicle if they can do the same thing. And reason why I’m not using my phone and using an iPad is so if I can use my phone for it’s normal functions without affecting the running apps, plus the battery is bigger on an ipad

 

I run quite a bit of city loads, auto parts with a sleeper. So, getting things right is crucial for me, not easy turning this rig around in city conditions. I run primarily in Michigan and Ohio, with a bit of Indiana.

I have the large Garmin DZL, not the camera one, just the GPS. To supplement that, as it is say 80% accurate, if that, I use my iPhone 8+ with Google Maps on satellite view. Google Maps gives me alternative routes and I can zoom in to the shipper or consignee's lots and see exactly where the docks are and where I can enter and the best way in.

The one thing I like about the Garmin, not only the size, but I use it for the speedometer function along with miles to go. The Rand units, I have never owned one, but have had more than a few drivers ask me if I knew how to operate one. I have tried, and for the life of me have never been able to operate one successfully. And I ran with a buddy of mine down to Texas, and that Rand unit of his was all over the place in regards to routing and distances. I would stay away from those units. Garmin is just intuitive and to me, incredibly easy to use, and with the Google Maps, I will keep her.

Just my .02

And on edit, I would go with a truck GPS, as my Garmin is still the go to if I have questions in a city in regards to where I am allowed to drive the truck. That function has kept me out of trouble, as it does work. That alone is worth the price tag. Google does not show truck routes.

 

I loved copilot when i was otr. Don't think I'd recommended it now. The updated app leaves a lot to.be desired. It's slimmed down in features and routing options sre gone. Now it does the short cut thing. No way to change it. Pretty stupid.

 

I see. Yes google earth/maps is made for cars. I’m doing oversized loads now and want something I can run that will aid me in getting my loads safely to the drop off. Like I said I will be using and iPad regardless for the logbook and most likely weigh station locations as dot hates oversized. Just wanted to save myself a few hundred dollars and another electronic device in the cab if I could. I’ve always read that rand was better but for reasons I do not remember. I need one more suited for oversized ag equipment.

 

I have the newest rand tablet and the newest Garmin. For OD route plotting the Garmin is hands down the winner. It has a route shaping feature that makes it easier to plot all your turns and routes. I pull more OD than legal and it has served me well.

 

Smart truck route is one. One20 maps is another which is free And another claims truck nav is coming soon is truck maps. Other than those and copilot they are still slim pickings

 

Just get a stand-alone TND 730 or TND 530. Dump the phone for navigation. And whatever you do don't get the combination tablet and GPS, you'll end up regretting it.