We bought our first GPS in 2005 and almost as soon as we turned it on we knew we had found GOLD.
Over the years using the company-supplied directions, a motor carrier atlas, and then looking up the directions on the Internet, which did not have truck routing, could be very frustrating. In time, though except for the company supplied directions all of the aides have a place.
When we get a load we first look to see if we have the address stored in our GPS address book and if not then we add the address for the pickup and the delivery. We then compare routes to see if which way makes the most sense on the GPS. If possible we turn off toll roads and then if needed we turn on what type of HAZMAT we are carrying so that we will be routed accordingly. At times the toll roads make more sense then to go cross-country.
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Over the years using the company-supplied directions, a motor carrier atlas, and then looking up the directions on the Internet, which did not have truck routing, could be very frustrating. In time, though except for the company supplied directions all of the aides have a place.
When we get a load we first look to see if we have the address stored in our GPS address book and if not then we add the address for the pickup and the delivery. We then compare routes to see if which way makes the most sense on the GPS. If possible we turn off toll roads and then if needed we turn on what type of HAZMAT we are carrying so that we will be routed accordingly. At times the toll roads make more sense then to go cross-country.
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