Trip planning software

We assume that you don't know how to because you didn't say you did. Also reading a TRUCK Atlas isn't like reading a normal map. We have 10,000 things to take into account.

Seen alot of new drivers just in my first year instantly rely on a gps and that put them in a bad predicament. I just don't want to be at a country pride one day running into you and listening to how you followed your gps and got a ticket.

Information is power.

 

I use a rand McNally map, a gps unit, google maps. I always view the sattelite pic of my destination to see how to get in with a big truck. And finally, if I have any doubts I call the receiver. Any questions?

 

You sir, are my hero. Plus google maps has made my job alot easier. Until you get that one customer who WAY back in the woods and google maps does not take you to their place. You call them and get directions then follow it on google maps and boom, there's the customer while you google maps shows some crazy dirt road with the same name like 1 mile off.

 

All things are nice, but after getting the GPS, it sure has made my life easier, Especially when in Quebec and their french road signs.

 

Got lost in Canada on with my gps. That is what taught me to not rely on it. Though it was out of date so it comes back to being on me for not updating it.

Dang frenchys!

 

I use Microsoft streets and trips to first give me the right miles. then I see where x number of hours of driving will put me then I use my truck stop book to see where there is a truck stop in the area. my new tool that I just started using is an app. called "truck stop pro" it was $3.99 at the app store. it shows you a map of all truck stops and you can move the map to see where you will be. also has listings for walmarts that will let you park, home depots, lowes, and rest areas. found to be very usefull and cheaper then a truck stop book.

 

There is a difference between being street smart, and relying on more than just technology to hold your hand for you.

 

Look at Truckmiles.com

 

It looks like part of the software the trucking companies use without all the options.

But the practical route isn't working properly.

Test Spring City, TN to Ringwood, IL and you'll see what I'm saying. No way should a truck take the route given through TN from exit 301 on. I can beat it by 30 minutes easy running I-40 to Mount Juliet, TN and catching TN 109 up to I-65.

The rest of the route was okay. Experience over someone programming.