Truck stop guides

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  1. Tarheel005

    Tarheel005 Bobtail Member

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    Can anyone point out which app(s) are best to use to locate truck stops? I've used Trucker Tools and Trucker Path. Trucker path seems to be the easiest to use and I don't like Trucker Tools. Just wondering if there are any others that are available. And I already have the majors truck stops loaded up.
     
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  3. Lav-25

    Lav-25 Medium Load Member

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    .....hmm...without getting snarky , either google where to find one , use the t/a , loves, pilot - flying j app , or if they still sell truck stop books , one of those.
    As you stated , you have most of the t/s apps , so should be no issue
     
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  5. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    before Trucker Path I carried 2 different books. One book was a truck stop guide for the Easter/Western US. The other book was an exit guide for the US interstates and state highways. First book told you where each listed truck stop was located, plus what amenities they had. The second book told you what amenities were at each exit or town across the country.

    Trucker path is the easiest and most comprehensive, IMO. You just need to learn how to interpret the parking status and the reviews. Trucker Path provides Google Traffic maps in addition to routing, if you use the paid versions. If you use routing on the free version it gives you car routing info, not always a safe bet in a big truck.
     
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  6. Brandt

    Brandt Road Train Member

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    Trucker Path is the best one I have have seen so far. Went to renew my $50 a year plan. They only have Gold and Platinum levels and now want $100 a year minimum. They give you the parking prediction and truck GPS navigation but $100 a year is expensive for 1 app. The old $50 plan just had the parking prediction/history
     
  7. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    There used to be an app that had em all listed. Not just the chains.

    I don't remember what it's called or if it still exists.

    It had the scales too.
     
  8. Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    They're all in my head...
    The names may change but the location remains the same.
    I recall back in the day all the majors had a location's guide at the cashier.

    And I still have a low bridge guide for Chicago and New York along with a binder type county street atlas for Los Angeles.

    I guess most printed matter is obsolete today but for me it helped in getting the bigger picture.
     
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    tscottme Road Train Member

    Last edited: Jun 7, 2023
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