Soon-to-be-CDL student here. Just got my Learners Permit and was looking for extra info to prepare myself for school and the career (in general). I wanted to thank you for a very informative video that goes over things simple and for being down to Earth! Thank you!
I’m just finished trucking school and now I’m waiting to take the real test very soon. I hope that I pass and get my CDL class A. I’ve downloaded them 2 apps you was talking about. Thanks for the tips 👍🏽
Currently I'm using a combination of Google maps and a garmin Truck GPS. Typically I use the GPS for navigation and and Google maps for the satellite viewSo I know what gate I need to go into at the customer.However this may change in the near future, Up until this Monday I was using a Samsung Galaxy S5 So trucker's path was unusable And Google maps struggled on that phone , but now that I have a newer one I can explore other options such as trucker's path.
The best way is the map believe it or not. Double check your route and the go with confidence with the gps. Low bridges, small streets, no trucks allowed…it happens
I prefer google maps but the one problem I have with them is I very often (every day) go areas where I have no cell service and that leaves me without info. So I use a combination of gps and apps
For me personally, the biggest issue with Google Maps is driving in Chicago. Chicago has a lot of low bridges due to their metro/train system, and in many areas, there’s only certain routes that will get you under the railroads. Without knowing these routes, you will get in big troubles. 90% of times other than Chicago is somewhat reliable.
just remember that google maps is not an end all app it also can be wrong you need multiple apps to really get an idea of whats going on. i have had satellite views that where old and showed no business but a field ....that happens. You also need to double check before you approach your last stop to verify your going to the right place and not some random neighborhood ALL gps's can send you to an incorrect location(google maps is great but it doesn't know your in a semi if your not paying attention you'll end up in a very dangerous situation like a low bridge for instance) if your not 100% sure call you dispatcher and find out or don't move an inch.
I do too rand McNally bugs out sometimes and it doesn’t know where construction areas hence the Google maps I mainly use McNally only for low bridges and non truck roads another top use coordinates to exactly where you want to go ie truck entrance
Trucker path is what you need to use along with google maps for satellite views. Google maps are meant for cars and it can lead to roads not suitable for trucks and low bridges is going to get you in a lot of trouble
Does google maps have a truck route? Because I’m a new driver and I wouldn’t want to take a route that’s not efficient for a semi truck to drive on? And I’m sure that a lot of peoples fears
Can't even use Google maps in my car. It's just bad. If you know where you're going and type in an address it will almost always send u a direction that isn't direct. I used to think it was due to traffic but then traffic would be fine when I ignored the map. It also tends to reroute me mid drive several times to the right it wants me to take even if I selected an alternative route due to wanting to avoid tolls that day. Shouldn't have to select or deselect avoid tolls in the settings everytime. Google maps n Waze will also take u through alleys and low bridges. I used GPS Google street view to spec out the place I'm going or any residential areas.
Thankyou Sir ! How do I get Trucker Path, for free ? Without having to pay for it after the 7 day trial for free. Or without giving them any of my card info.
NEVER DEPEND ON GOOGLE MAPS FOR ROUTING UNLESS YOU LIKE DRIVING A CONVERTIBLE SEMI IN BAD WEATHER. IT will send you places meant for cars only!! It is good for satellite view of shippers or receivers etc.
Appreciate you cuzzo ima take your advice for sure cause you like one of the main reasons I’m for getting out here. Tell Benjii to get his lol ass out here to man 🏆
My AT&T service went down last week causing me to loose Google Maps capabilities and since I do multiple pickups in the Chicago area, I was forced to buy a trucker's GPS. OMG they are still as bad as they were 20 years ago. Why can't they be as smooth and user friendly as the FREE Google Maps??? If Google came out with a trucker only version that worked exactly like the standard version, I would gladly pay $500 for it instead of the $500 crap Garmin I just bought. And what's up with the female voice in Garmin? She sounds like she's on drugs, all sad and depressed sounding.
I use the Google maps as well with a truck app..You MUST ALWAYS CHECK WITH A MAP..YOUR RIGHT! IF GOOGLE MAPS MADE A TRUCK APP IT WOULD BE KING!
What truck apps are accurate but free I'm not a commercial driver. I'm new to trailering I simply have a 16 ft enclosed trailer towing with a pick up
Hammer
Soon-to-be-CDL student here. Just got my Learners Permit and was looking for extra info to prepare myself for school and the career (in general). I wanted to thank you for a very informative video that goes over things simple and for being down to Earth! Thank you!
Thank you for this video! New driver here 🙋🏻♀️🙌🏼
Good stuff bro I use google maps myself can’t go wrong
Cb and maps were used mostly by me ,things have changed it's awesome
I’m just finished trucking school and now I’m waiting to take the real test very soon. I hope that I pass and get my CDL class A. I’ve downloaded them 2 apps you was talking about. Thanks for the tips 👍🏽
My trainer is telling me google maps will lead me to bridges that are too low for the dry van
Man I use Google Maps too, I forgot to study some routes had some hairy roads I drove on 😂
KEEP TRUCKIN
Good info. Soon to be driver here
Currently I'm using a combination of Google maps and a garmin Truck GPS. Typically I use the GPS for navigation and and Google maps for the satellite viewSo I know what gate I need to go into at the customer.However this may change in the near future, Up until this Monday I was using a Samsung Galaxy S5 So trucker's path was unusable And Google maps struggled on that phone , but now that I have a newer one I can explore other options such as trucker's path.
The best way is the map believe it or not. Double check your route and the go with confidence with the gps. Low bridges, small streets, no trucks allowed…it happens
I prefer google maps but the one problem I have with them is I very often (every day) go areas where I have no cell service and that leaves me without info. So I use a combination of gps and apps
Not sure if you go into the same areas everyday or not.. but if you do you could possibly download offline maps to solve this problem.
What up Glenn 🤣
Great video bro 💪🏽
For me personally, the biggest issue with Google Maps is driving in Chicago.
Chicago has a lot of low bridges due to their metro/train system, and in many areas, there’s only certain routes that will get you under the railroads. Without knowing these routes, you will get in big troubles.
90% of times other than Chicago is somewhat reliable.
Does Google maps show roads that have low bridge's and no go zones for semi
No it doesn’t. Don’t use it
I don't understand why Google Maps don't have a device like Garmin does or have a setting on Maps for Truckers.
just remember that google maps is not an end all app it also can be wrong you need multiple apps to really get an idea of whats going on. i have had satellite views that where old and showed no business but a field ....that happens. You also need to double check before you approach your last stop to verify your going to the right place and not some random neighborhood ALL gps's can send you to an incorrect location(google maps is great but it doesn't know your in a semi if your not paying attention you'll end up in a very dangerous situation like a low bridge for instance) if your not 100% sure call you dispatcher and find out or don't move an inch.
Thanks bro I'm a new driver you helped a lot
Thanks man good looking out
St. Louis in da building
I use both random McNally and Google maps!
😆🤣😂 random!
I do too rand McNally bugs out sometimes and it doesn’t know where construction areas hence the Google maps I mainly use McNally only for low bridges and non truck roads another top use coordinates to exactly where you want to go ie truck entrance
Thanks for the info bro very helpful information
Trucker path is what you need to use along with google maps for satellite views. Google maps are meant for cars and it can lead to roads not suitable for trucks and low bridges is going to get you in a lot of trouble
This is a great video
Don't use hammer. That app almost took me thru a small town in Texas that doesn't allow trucks thru. Would have gotten a hefty ticket
hammer sucks
Hammer is like the worst truck gps app out there 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️it sucksss
Atlas sounds good but how do you find an address with an Atlas?
Thank you sir!
👀Glenn…. I see you joined the trucker gang🚛💪🏾
Does google maps have a truck route? Because I’m a new driver and I wouldn’t want to take a route that’s not efficient for a semi truck to drive on? And I’m sure that a lot of peoples fears
No it doesn't you have to zoom in on the road and see if it's a state route or not
No truck routes on google maps…cross reference your google map route with a road atlas if necessary
I use google map all the time except northeast I use truck gps and google map
Thank you for this!! I was so worried smh lol
Can't even use Google maps in my car. It's just bad. If you know where you're going and type in an address it will almost always send u a direction that isn't direct. I used to think it was due to traffic but then traffic would be fine when I ignored the map. It also tends to reroute me mid drive several times to the right it wants me to take even if I selected an alternative route due to wanting to avoid tolls that day. Shouldn't have to select or deselect avoid tolls in the settings everytime. Google maps n Waze will also take u through alleys and low bridges. I used GPS Google street view to spec out the place I'm going or any residential areas.
Bro trucker path cost
Google maps is good garmin are good trucker gps app for me was hard to stop 🛑 them from charging me after I use the app soo
Thankyou Sir ! How do I get Trucker Path, for free ? Without having to pay for it after the 7 day trial for free. Or without giving them any of my card info.
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NEVER DEPEND ON GOOGLE MAPS FOR ROUTING UNLESS YOU LIKE DRIVING A CONVERTIBLE SEMI IN BAD WEATHER. IT will send you places meant for cars only!! It is good for satellite view of shippers or receivers etc.
Appreciate you cuzzo ima take your advice for sure cause you like one of the main reasons I’m for getting out here. Tell Benjii to get his lol ass out here to man 🏆
Looking for an app that tells me where the scales are at and if they are open.
Trucker Path apps.apple.com/us/app/trucker-path-truck-gps-maps/id782746890
6:13 in the video buddy...shows using the app listed
Hammer will tell you where scales are but the 📌 seems to be off. ALOT
@@Crooze88 use trucker path
I use truckmap its been pretty accurate
My AT&T service went down last week causing me to loose Google Maps capabilities and since I do multiple pickups in the Chicago area, I was forced to buy a trucker's GPS. OMG they are still as bad as they were 20 years ago. Why can't they be as smooth and user friendly as the FREE Google Maps??? If Google came out with a trucker only version that worked exactly like the standard version, I would gladly pay $500 for it instead of the $500 crap Garmin I just bought. And what's up with the female voice in Garmin? She sounds like she's on drugs, all sad and depressed sounding.
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I hate picking up or delivering in Los Angeles the streets are too narrow to turn just downloaded hammer hopefully it helps me out
Hello hello from Cali 🤗🦮🦮🐕🦺🐕🦺🐩