Need a decent GPS

That driver that ran under the bridge because his GPS told him... he also missed the warning signs..the overheight red lights... he was using a car GPS... that does not indicate the GPS was at fault...simply the driver failed to use common sense... his eyes and brain.. load of batteries...

and the GPS is not perfect... the town Bullhaulerswife mentioned,, not on GPS yet..

most towns under a certain size usually do not get listed on maps...

A GPS is simply a TOOL. does not replace your ability to read an MCRA or use your brain and common sense...

Thanks,
Mark

 

465t has it, first result even.

 

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True. I admit you're right there. I just dont like it how gps has become the end all be all. I so often hear "just give me the address, ive got gps!" almost as if they are ripping off their shirt to show underneath they are a secret super hero whos power happens to be... GPS lol.

I far more trust a person that i am speaking with. And if i am speaking with a person i can probe that person. I use my ears, if something doesnt sound right, i question it. If they dont sound like they know what they are talking about, i ask to speak with someone else.

Oh even worse than gps... google directions. i cant stand them.

and come to think of it, you know, i havent often picked shipments up at the front door of a location. "yea, just bring them pallets on out!" usually its at a loading dock, where gps directions or google maps will take me to the wrong location (need to get behind the place)

 

So I am wondering... Do i need a gps unit ... i know it seems a bit premature but i guess i just want to know what to plan for so i know where my paychecks are going before i get them lol!

for anyone who has pm'd me, i cant respond yet, im not cool enough lol

 

Anyone know if the worldnav 3300 is any count? Thanks

 

I was hoping there was a GPS for trucking that was hands down the best!?

I have a Garmin NUVI 260 for my car and it has never steered me wrong.

When I rode motorcycles (before GPS) i used to use maps. I would get lost on purpose and sometimes that required buying a map from a gas station.

IS THERE A HANDS DOWN BEST TRUCKERS GPS?

 

I don't know if there is or not. But no matter how good it is, it is no better than the brain of the person using it.

It is a great tool. Even though I'm not driving (professionally) anymore, I have come to rely on mine very much. But no matter how great it is, it can not replace your eyes, and common sense.