Does anybody know of a good website to get driving directions. I am looking for directions to get some where the easiest way pulling a large rig. Most of the standard sites only give you fastest or scenic. I want to travel large hiways and stay on bypasses and truck routes. Any help? I even tried some of the truckers sites but most all used mapquest or google. There has got to be a better way.
Posted 2008-10-09 3:42 AM (#92807 - in reply to #92800) Subject: RE: Driving directions
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Posts: 3802 Location: Rocky Mount N.C.
I thought those little GPS things were the answer to everyones traveling needs!! I use Mapquest to get a base line, then trace it out on the map so as to keep me on the interstate or four lane road as much as possible.
Posted 2008-10-09 5:20 AM (#92811 - in reply to #92800) Subject: RE: Driving directions
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Posts: 681 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
the GPS gadgets are probably the best.. They'll tell you about traffic up ahead also.. I have a live search feature on my cell phone that has mapping/directions/traffic capabilities.. I find it very useful... where is the nearest gas station, feed store, auto service station, pub, etc...
I think the tom-toms and garmins and such also have the same or similar features.. I would also download a map from google or mapquest just to have a overall picture of the trip.. AND of course, there's the old-fashioned MAP!!! You should be fine with several resources to fall back on..
Posted 2008-10-09 7:37 AM (#92820 - in reply to #92800) Subject: RE: Driving directions
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Posts: 317 Location: Barnesville, Ga.
Actually we do use a tom-tom in the truck when we travel and it is very useful; especially for finding major stores or restaurats. But, before we leave on a trip I try and get a detailed direction from a map source online. We were just wondering if anyone knew of an online map service that would allow you to customize the route you wish to travel.
Posted 2008-10-09 10:35 AM (#92831 - in reply to #92800) Subject: RE: Driving directions
Location: Colorado
Rand McNally puts out a Motor Carriers' Atlas that highlights highways in the "National Network". That's the Interstate Highway System and designated primary highways. I refer to it if I'm headed somewhere I'm not familiar with. I don't know if there is an on line version.
Posted 2008-10-09 10:50 AM (#92833 - in reply to #92800) Subject: RE: Driving directions
Location: Where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain...
Whichever one that Yahoo maps uses will give you a route then allow you to grab the route and change it around to fit what you are wanting. I use it and then change it over to the major roads.
Posted 2008-10-09 1:34 PM (#92836 - in reply to #92800) Subject: RE: Driving directions
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Posts: 19
Location: Pennsylvania
Most of the time we use Mapquest or Yahoo Maps. I've found them to work pretty well for us. When we know we are going to a new place and we are unsure of the roads, we take a road trip to the place in the car, this way have an idea of what we are getting into. I guess if you are traveling a long ways for a trip this probably wouldn't make sense to do. Good luck and happy trails
Posted 2008-10-09 7:15 PM (#92844 - in reply to #92800) Subject: RE: Driving directions
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Posts: 383 Location: Texas
The Commercial Motor Carriers Atlas is pretty good, gives low clearances, narrow bridges, weigh and check stations, highlights the major roads and truck routes. A paperback version is around $20.
Driving directions
Map quest and such are not always correct. 
