What GPS is recommended

one is just as good as another, some even claim they made for trks, do not trust any of them completly, always check your map for restricted routes, call the shipper or con for directs, and if your gps coincides with above said info.........go for it

 

I don't have a GPS . . . even if I was still driving, I wouldn't have one. I don't need some stupid little computer talking to me!

My hubby uses mapquest or one of the other online ones to check his directions along with his atlas.

 

I love my GPS in my 4 wheeler. They did not have them when I drove trucks.I have found that they make you lazy as you don't have to concentrate so you easily forget. I find it is best to plan the main rout using a road atlas and use the GPS once you are close to destination.

 

I use the Rand McNally TND-500, their smaller unit. Those guys make a heck of a road atlas, I figured their GPS would be great too. It didn't disappoint!

Remember though, a GPS is just a tool, like a road atlas. I also use google maps and the gps on my iphone. With all that, I don't get lost!

 

I prefer tomtom units, they are cutomisable
And you can update easy. I use the 740 unit
Which gives directions in c-3po's vioce. What
Can I say. I am a star wars fan. Garmins are ok but
Tomtoms are better.

 

None. GPS will run you into places you shouldn't be, like Downtown DC or certain streets in Chicago. As a new driver, use your atlas, directions from your carrier or customer and your head.

I've spoken with 20-year vets who got a GPS within the past few years and suddenly can't remember how to get to places they've been dozens of times.

 

I couldn't do this job without the GPS. Well, I could but the stress level goes up by 100. My company gives me the general route and the addresses of the shippers/receivers. I can also request fine tuned directions over the qualcomm for each shipper/receiver which I do every time because sometimes there are little details that are critical to know that the over confident GPS user would get into trouble ignoring that invaluable tool the carrier offers.

The main thing I like it for is when getting off at the exit of the main route the company had me follow and the GPS will help me find the place out in the middle of knowwhereland. I've gone into places late at night, rain, without the GPS I would be in deep doodoo. No place to pull over to look at a map, or call for directions. GPS is right there to help.

My GPS lists all the truck stops, rest areas, various eateries, Walmarts etc within about 100 mile radius. About an hour before I know I need to shut it down I perform a search for a places to park within about 60 miles. This way I can effectively stretch my driving time to the max. It also can tell me local time arrival time, my yard time arrival time, hours and minutes left to target and current local time. Tells me the City and State so my logs will be accurate and I won't have to ask on the CB 'what town is this here fellas?' Tells me what the speed limit is, route me around tolls, ferries and freeways if I choose that option. Calculator, logs, timers, male and female voices (I keep it on mute).

It is the Rand McNally 5 inch. A few months ago I tried to download the 2.5 gigabyte update but the thing blew up. Got on the GPS forum here and chatted with a very helpful fellow who sent a brand new update on SD card to my home and as soon as I plugged it in that $400 unit is back up and running perfectly-- did I mention he sent me that card for free?