Using GPS Devices for routing

[Tunnelratt]

Does anyone who uses GPS have trouble with it routing u on NO TRUCK ROUTES or it just the type I us.......

[Roadie]

I have had a few problems with Microsoft streets and trips.....my own fault tho` I just need to pay attention and I wouldn`t end up on some goat trail on the side of a mountian in Kentucky

I had it set for shortest route and thats where it took me, too bad the road wasn`t big enough for me and I ended up getting an escort off the hill by a very nice guy in a pickup truck with a CB......he drove ahead of me to clear traffic coming around the curves, some curves that were not meant for a truck :) Wont do that again!

[Familyman]

There is software made for routing trucks but it is expensive, like 300 bucks.

If you use streets and maps from Microsoft it is around 50 dollars just set the types of roads in it so it doesn't take those goat trails.

FM

[Tunnelratt]

Im talking more GPS then streets and trips,streets has u do the route point A to point B but GPS does it for u and I find it puts u on non truck routes or into low bridges or light bridges. is there software for semi truck GPS only......T

[GLAD TO BE_UPSF]

Originally Posted by Tunnelratt

Im talking more GPS then streets and trips,streets has u do the route point A to point B but GPS does it for u and I find it puts u on non truck routes or into low bridges or light bridges. is there software for semi truck GPS only......T

I use a Garmin M-5 with Mapsource and there is an option for trucks.
I am very pleased with it.

[Tunnelratt]

Originally Posted by UPSF_GLAD TO BE NON-UNION

I use a Garmin M-5 with Mapsource and there is an option for trucks.
I am very pleased with it.

What might be the price.....T