what is the best Road Atlas to get?

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  1. crazybread

    crazybread Medium Load Member

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    What road atlas would you suggest to get for a new driver?
     
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  3. 25(2)+2

    25(2)+2 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Find a copy of the laminated spiral bound Rand McNally Truck Atlas, but be aware of the disclaimer, not everything is in there.

    It is the most correct map to plan routes. The newer the better.

    Large scale is overkill for most users, too many pages and too heavy and it isn't printed every year with updated information.
     
  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Yes, @25(2)+2 is right; that's also what I use. I use the laminated "Large Print" version though because my eyesight isn't what it used to be.
     
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    Hmm, in this day and age, I can't believe someone would actually ask that. Before electronics, the Rand McNally Motor Carriers Atlas was the book to have. We called it "The Road Bible". While no publication is going to be 100% accurate, they make every attempt to update it. Still can't believe it. Like old clothes styles that come around again.:dontknow:
     
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  6. Heathar

    Heathar Light Load Member

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    I've always gotten them, this is probably my 4th, I "give" them to other drivers. I also do have the GPS, atlas gives better view
     
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    201 Road Train Member

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    Years ago, they made a great seed cleaner,,,:eek: ( WHAT DID HE JUST SAY???)
     
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    p608 Road Train Member

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    I usually get the paper version and replace it every year
     
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    STexan Road Train Member

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    Here you go. This ought to do ya. No charge for the digital format.
     
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  10. Ubu

    Ubu Road Train Member

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    Rand McNally’s is the only real choose. Just make sure you get the “Motor Carriers” version.

    I also prefer the large laminated (Deluxe) one.
     
  11. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Trucker atlas sold at any trucks stop for like $30.00.Some have them on sale if its last yrs edition.
     
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