brewcrew 533 Posted December 7, 2018 Does anyone know of an app I can put on my phone to get directions that are truck route friendly? I found myself following google directions right through Winona Minnesota on a route marked no trucks but couldn’t do anything about it. I’d like to not make that mistake again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edwardporter1 63 Posted December 7, 2018 i got a rand mcnally truck gps. i dont reliay on it . always check a map. it has alot of features but may be a bit pricey if you dont use it often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandhiller 1,649 Posted December 7, 2018 Sorry, can't help with phone app but I run a Garmin Dezl 770 and like it. Big screen is nice, you can program it for the type of truck you drive. It doesn't like a lot of the streets I go down. It will direct me a long way around when I could just drive down a certain street to get to my destination. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tmtbob 55 Posted December 7, 2018 Do it like they had to years ago in the Stone Age. Look at a map and read the signs. Gps is for rookies. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wes806 265 Posted December 7, 2018 6 hours ago, Tmtbob said: Do it like they had to years ago in the Stone Age. Look at a map and read the signs. Gps is for rookies. When I drove truck cross country years ago had to read road altas then city map to get where had to deliver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nomorejohndeere 27 Posted December 8, 2018 gps is a digital atlas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edwardporter1 63 Posted December 8, 2018 4 minutes ago, nomorejohndeere said: gps is a digital atlas only as good as the people putting the info in the database 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nomorejohndeere 27 Posted December 8, 2018 atlas only as good as the people making it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jass1660 337 Posted December 8, 2018 9 hours ago, nomorejohndeere said: gps is a digital atlas Gps my address you end up three miles away... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nomorejohndeere 27 Posted December 8, 2018 gps my shop address you end up at the southern starting point of the road, about 5 miles south use a map or atlas to find my shop you only find the road Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lorenzo 2,461 Posted December 8, 2018 GPS has gotten lots of truck drivers screwed into tight places that become very dificult to get out of . Usually gives directions for the shortest route rather then the one that’s more truck friendly . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nomorejohndeere 27 Posted December 8, 2018 so you're saying they used the turn by turn directions without looking where it was taking them first and then blaming the gps does a paper map warn of tight spots? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ihfan4life 319 Posted December 8, 2018 43 minutes ago, nomorejohndeere said: so you're saying they used the turn by turn directions without looking where it was taking them first and then blaming the gps does a paper map warn of tight spots? Yes, No, paper maps don’t warn of tight spots, UNLESS it’s one designed/ printed for use with trucks. Even the best of directions can get you in trouble. Best to plan your route before you leave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ihfan4life 319 Posted December 8, 2018 On 12/6/2018 at 9:38 PM, brewcrew said: Does anyone know of an app I can put on my phone to get directions that are truck route friendly? I found myself following google directions right through Winona Minnesota on a route marked no trucks but couldn’t do anything about it. I’d like to not make that mistake again! I just did a quick google search and there’s a lot of apps that came up. First one was truck pro or something similar. If I recall, that one would allow you to preprogram your route and specific roads. I tried the desktop version but felt it too cumbersome for me to use. Personal preference thing. I’m using a Tomtom but not the truck version, which works but you have to be careful because it will send you down every back street, and residential street you go near🤬 If and when I upgrade I’ll probably get one that uses Rand McNally software as the Atlas I carry and reference often is very good about keeping me out of trouble. Personally I think I’d prefer a stand alone unit rather than an app, but maybe that’s just me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tmtbob 55 Posted December 8, 2018 17 hours ago, Wes806 said: When I drove truck cross country years ago had to read road altas then city map to get where had to deliver. I always called where I was going before I got into the cities and got a good set of directions but most of my loads was cattle and drove straight through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4x4ford 3 Posted December 8, 2018 I use rand McNally gps it does pretty good most of the time but you do have to watch it I’ll cross reference it with sattelite view on google maps if the directions seem a little sketchy also have my truck atlas handy at all times sometimes you need to make a quick detour 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bdse25 87 Posted December 8, 2018 Like any tech gps has its issues, but I sure like to have it handy. I know I’d be hard pressed to give up google maps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wes806 265 Posted December 8, 2018 6 hours ago, Tmtbob said: I always called where I was going before I got into the cities and got a good set of directions but most of my loads was cattle and drove straight through. Always planned my route myself to town then called. Ran dry van mostly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IH Forever 36 Posted December 8, 2018 On 12/7/2018 at 9:20 AM, Tmtbob said: Do it like they had to years ago in the Stone Age. Look at a map and read the signs. Gps is for rookies. People also used to drive there cattle to market with horses. Sounds like you’ve upgraded to a truck. Times change.😉 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tmtbob 55 Posted December 9, 2018 6 hours ago, IH Forever said: People also used to drive there cattle to market with horses. Sounds like you’ve upgraded to a truck. Times change.😉 But If I had my choice I'd still be doing it horseback. I'd need more than a couple days of clothes though. My normal georgia to Oklahoma run would of taken closer to 14 months than 14 hours Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ihfan4life 319 Posted December 9, 2018 15 hours ago, Wes806 said: Always planned my route myself to town then called. Ran dry van mostly. The directions from some of the people I had contact with would send you down one way streets with low clearance overpasses or bridges with a 10 ton weight limit😳 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wes806 265 Posted December 9, 2018 26 minutes ago, Ihfan4life said: The directions from some of the people I had contact with would send you down one way streets with low clearance overpasses or bridges with a 10 ton weight limit😳 Had that happen to me especially in Chicago Illinois when I called for directions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
