GPS Unit for Truck Drivers: Is there any specific model GPS unit anyone has used for a commercial truck driver?
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http://www.amazon.com/TeleType-740060-WorldNav7400-Resolution-Truck/dp/B004NNUDEI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1306692985&sr=8-5
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pat here. thanks for info. another ? i don't know anything about the gps's, so do you plug the unit up to the computer with the car charger cable or what do you use. thanks pbdoobie@atmc.net
207989
I'm sorry I'm not the person to ask...have not had good luck with this gps. Geo site still doesn't recognize this gps. Have not been able to use it since it was given to me as a gift (almost one year). Help line is useless. Again sorry, hope you have better luck.
57033
Thanks for telling me that. I haven't used the GPS much after that time. I think I need to read the manual when I have time. :)
1858597
In my opinion, yes. We have a regular GPS that I've used in my car but you can't program it for height and width/length and it doesn't understand that you can't go in tunnels carrying propane or on some small unpaved roads etc. This one also tells you where truck stops are and places to get RV parts and service.
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The best you can do is try to create routing using major highways. None of the portable satnav's have the necessary database of bridge heights, weight limits and truck restrictions needed for commercial truck driving. Some of the Garmin series have a "truck routing" feature, but that really only makes every attempt to stay on major highways and off local roads.
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do not buy a cobra truckers gps, coming from a trucker that did, it was a big mistake and i sent it back after a couple weeks, it sends you way out of the way of standard truck routes and says roads that are not restricted are (like interstate hwys and know us hwys) also they do not route you around the bad spots or low bridges they tell you once you are upon them and it's to late to exit to another route and you have to back out or what ever happens!!! DON'T BUY A COBRA TRUCKERS GPS!!!!!!!!
1258013
Mine was an upgrade, wanted a GPS on my truck.I bought mine for $399.It does come from China, so be ready to wait a while, unless Amazon has one that ships faster.
1116757
I recomend a 7" GPS unit for you nissan, I use one on that size and work perfectly on my nissan altima
2284243
8 wasn't able to find anything either. I took the risk and bought the unit. Turns out its a pretty good GPS. Only issue I have is the time on it is not always correct. Wish I could help more.
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I haven't been able to get it to work. I think its b/c we have a crappy tablet we were trying to use it with. When we can afford it, I'll get a better tablet that has a usb port and try again. Right now hubby is just using the gps on his phone. Hes a trucker and he uses a trucker gps app.
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I am not a technician, but I'm pretty sure there is no navigation or gps option on this model, one reason why its so cheap. I can hook my smartphone up thru the auxiliary input and using the gps on my phone screen the voice commands play thru the cars speakers. I think thats as close as you can get without spending a ton of money on a unit thats navigation ready or the gps adapter kit they sell for this model.
1996259
Darn it, I have never tried the gps; however, I have found customer service at 5 Star to be very helpful. Also, please consider if you find the gps is not satisfactory, return the unit to Amazon or go ahead and buy it from a local Walmart for a bit higher cost, try it out and see what happens. BTW, I only need to charge my unit once each week and the provided test to check the unit works quite well. I like mine and the only negative in the experience is that in 5 Star advertisement, they really should note that a monthly tax will be added just like any telephone system. Mine adds about $3. Harry
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Pretty much any of the Garmin hand held units will do that, even the older, discontinued models. When you say "GPS coordinates" there are several standards, inlcuding lat/long, UTM and MGRS. GPS Made Easy (GPS Made Easy: Using Global Positioning Systems in the Outdoors) is a pretty good book that covers all the basics.
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No, this gps never worked. It is a bad gps. I throw it in the trash. I dont recomend it.
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I'm a trucker, and use the PC Miler Navigator. Tell your Dad this GPS is made for truckers altho not perfect. I've used it for 2 years now and it's only had me on a road once that was posted no trucks. Can be bought in Loves or Pilot truck stops or can be ordered online. I dont think he will be disappointed.
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You will need a separate gps to direct you. It has no screen or voice guidance. Periodically pull unit and hook up to computer. It will upload data to webpage that gives mileage driven and where. I just use it to keep hours and to verify work for a sweeper truck each night.