I have been scouring the internet looking for some kind of database or directory for low bridges. Nothing quite as much fun getting to a blind bridge and finding that you dont fit under it then having to back out and find a way around. Running your entire route on google maps just isnt doable every time. Where can a driver look for this kind of information?
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Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by fr8wurx, Feb 11, 2013.
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Your road atlas has all bridges under 14 feet and restricted routes for trucks
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I bought a Garmin Truck GPS when I started hauling cars, since you very seldom left out with a load that was under 13'8. I tried it out in my pickup by driving to numerous low overpasses in my city. You can set your height and adjust as needed. I still look at the atlas and never go under an overpass without looking at the height on the sign first. The GPS hasn't let me down yet and I have delivered many loads in the Chicago area.
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dont get freaked out in NYC all bridges are maked 6-12 inches lower then they actually are to account for snow since they cant move the crap
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Ive always hated how NY and NJ do that "curb height" crap. Throw u off if not paying attention...lol.
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not all more like a few
go in to south atterboro mass. and tell me how accurate the RM atlas is. i was stuck there driving around in circles for 3 hours trying to find my way out of theyre after making a wrong turn with a load of mulch blah!!!!! truck route signes were faded to nothing but a blank piece of metal and a 11 or 12ft bridge what seemed like around every corner -
There are also truck routes in Mass that when your empty in a van, you will scrape the rear of an air ride trailer. I have first hand knowledge of this. It was ok in a van, but wouldn't work so well in a carhauler.
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i almost messed myself one night when i went in to brooklyn on the highway cant remember which one and a sign said all trucks over 12' must get off this exit as i flew by doing about 50 it was 2 in the morning
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