Why checking with Google Maps is important.

we'd like the Swiss Army knife of devices that has:
Google satellite view
Google live traffic view
Google traffic history by hour and day
Weather radar + forecast + 511 info
Truck stop locations
Truck GPS, Hazmat and detours
Built-in in Atlas w/ restrictions + weigh
stations, etc...
Custom route maker with ability to save route
Police radar
Strip club, bar, stakehouse locator

am I missing anything?

 

Lot lizard locator
Nail/hair salon locator
Pizza joint locator
Spa locator
Tanning bed locator
Built-in General Lee CB
Police scanner
Built-in dash cam
5th wheel bar position sensor
Tire gauge
Ice scraper
Makeup mirror

... that should do it.

 

ME NO ESPANIOL.

 

I remember a brand new customer screw up and put his house address instead of his business address, so all the bol were screw. Lucky google maps save me and a call to the customer gave me the right address

 

busy lil thing

 

Whenever I deliver customers in Midland/Odessa Google Maps is invaluable. Many are on streets that aren't in my Rand McNally GPS. Some of them can't be found if I type in the address, then the best way is to search for the customer name.

My normal routine for trip planning is to use Google Maps and compare results with my Rand McNally GPS. Then I use MyRadar to look at weather and RigData to double check location if I'm going to a rig. I rarely consult the Rand McNally atlas anymore, unless I'm going somewhere unfamiliar and Google doesn't give me a good overview of the route.

Satellite View and Street View are great for determining best approach for getting into a tight dock or entry into a narrow yard. This has saved many headaches. Nothing like being able to read the sign on the entrance to the address that says, "NO TRUCKS!!! Truck entrance is on 10th Street." You can even see the paint and scrape marks on the building from truckers that can't read English.

 

I've never seen anything more accurate than up to date information on traffic wait times. I use it all the time. If they say 15 minutes well you bet it's within that time. The only thing I've noticed can be off is a fatality where the road is shut down for a few hours it will often say an hour and 34 minutes.

As for street view, yes very thankful for that. Anytime I pick up in a new place I look down the road a bit to see the entrance, correct address and if there is anywhere I could pull off and burn a break. I used to just use it in downtown city pick ups but if you got the supplies and don't need a shower you can really maximize your drive time on elogs.

 

That's because Google gets their traffic statistics from peoples phones. So, your phone provides accurate info on whatever road your on for anyone else who's looking at that roads traffic. Ever notice some roads with no traffic signals? Lack of info. How about those small yellow and red areas? Stop and go traffic.