GPS FOR TRUCKERS

...Garmin's Dezl 760. I'm not a professional trucker but I pull a large trailer and the 760 saved my bacon on a few occasions.

The large 7" screen is easy to read from a distance and the voice command feature reduces the need to constantly reach for the touch screen.

You can create a profile with the height, weight and dimensions of your vehicle which is used by the 760's trucker friendly database to recommend routes and suitable places to stop.

The unit uses Bluetooth to link to your smartphone for traffic, weather and hands free calling. I don't care much for the performance of the 760 for cell phone use though. The volume is low and can be difficult to hear in a noisy cab. I much prefer to use a Bluetooth headset.

There is a newer version of this unit, the Dezl 770 for $30 more.

There are also two 5" models available for around $100 less. The Dezl 560 and Dezl 570 are similar in performance but I find the 5" screen a bit small.

A comparison of the four units is available here:
https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/catalog/product/compareResul...

You can view Garmin's complete line of trucker friendly units here: https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/cOnTheRoad-cTrucking-p1.html

Whatever truck GPS you are considering, it is absolutely necessary to include a feature to enter the dimensions of the rig into the GPS. The weight, height, width, total length, and trailer length all key into route selection.

In the area around New York City there are different restrictions for all these dimensions for various interstates, bridges, and tunnels. You may risk a summons of thousands of dollars or drive needlessly hundreds of miles out of your way if these dimensions are not considered.

There is even a "fudge factor." If you are hauling an 8' 9" wide trailer, you mught risk going over the George Washington Bridge (8' 6" width restriction) from New Jersey to New York City. To plan the route, just enter 8' 6" into the GPS instead of the real width.

Never rely solely on the GPS for route planning. Do your homework using books and the internet, and READ THE SIGNS!

See this thread -

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/41914

I don't drive over-the-road. I drove a trailer rig for nine years for the New York City Fire Department. We spent a lot of time extracting big rigs from low-clearance underpasses. There are thousands of them in the city. Those drivers didn't do their homework!

dobs108

Having used the Garmin Dezl, I can say that's definitely the way to go. Garmin products are excellent and more accurate than Magellan or TomTom. The new 770LMTHD model is worth the extra money especially when on the road a lot. You will not be disappointed.

http://sites.garmin.com/en-US/dezl/

Thanks everyone ,, Have any of you any experience with the rand McNally gps?

whats the best gps system out

One of my trainers with Roehl had a Rand GPS..

We put my C330 (which has truck mode available) up next to it and compared the two.. My old C330 out routed it 9 times out of 10.

I've never used a DEZL, but if I was to go back on the road I'd have one in a heartbeat.

tagged for interest in the topic.

ILL most likely go with the DEZEL.. I really like Garmin, I have a Nuvi 3590 and a 660, neither id use for trucking lol. I been driving trucks 36 years so Ill go with the DEZEL and still do homework, call for directions and google maps. better to be safe then sorry

There are reports on this site from some RM users complaining about poor customer service and no map updates for over a year. I'd do some research on other websites looking for better and/or more current information.