Review of the Rand McNally GPS for truckers (7" screen model).

[@northwoodspatriot32]

Retired from trucking for 10 years now, always used maps. I would have given my left nut for one of these back then. Better technology, better equipment, you guys got it made.( lol ) All you need now is better wages!

[@Angel-yw1hy]

lol

[@cgarmier99]

mine has never taken me down a street with a low bridge on it but the is always a first for everything i watch for signs always no matter what the GPS says.

[@huvesthowle9155]

Great video 👍 as well thanks .

[@Tjtjboy]

I work for Stevens transport. They train us to trip plan but I'm to lazy to do so. I rather use that gps and have an atlas for backup.

[@huvesthowle9155]

Thanks Brotha 👍

[@jaspreet112233]

no GPS is perfect

[@thejmcsr]

I have had 2 of these. The first one had the speaker fail. I dropped it before I could send it back for repair. I foolishly bought a second one. The power plug in the unit failed. They replaced it. Now the speaker is failing and it is going back. I love the software but the unit is weak. I bought a Garmin for a backup as I cannot trust this unit.

[@chriskowalevicz5547]

Rand Chat 2: [18:03] Welcome to our real-time support chat. How can I help you today? Chris: [18:03] I had an issue with my 720 speaker went out. You were gonna fix that but I had to go 2 weeks without my truck gps serial # 720-******PS do I buy another Rand Mcnally or just go with the Garmin Dezl? your choice on my decision. Rand Chat 2: [18:04] buy a Rand McNally Chris: yeah 4 what? Rand Chat 2: [18:04] Sorry our office is now closed. We will open back up at 7am central time tomorrow [18:04] Please call us for more assistance on your decision at 877-446-4863 Chris: ok cool I'm going garmin Rand Chat 2: [18:04] between 7am and 6pm central [18:05] Have a good day Sir. Chris: I'll save this chat and post it all over the net

[@scottmaclean3533]

I bought the 7" screen TND730 model. I am not happy. If it isn't freezing up it keeps shutting down or advising me it has to shut down for whatever error! It is virtually useless in Canada! I keep going online for updates and fixes but nothing is helping. BUMMER!

[@jdt831]

@smd5231 Thanks for the fast reply. I'm looking to purchase one of these units. I think I may take your advice, and go with the 5" display. Just want to check what the difference in features are. Thanks again!!!1 Stay safe bro!!1

[@SAWVLIGDHAUU]

Excellent review! I have a PC-Miler 440. Not the best but will do for the time being. I will think about owning this one day. Time to save up!

[@montez292]

@conjon11 let me ask you a question,can you enter the directions from the qualcom to the rand mcnally gps.and then get a map?

[@andygoulet68]

I couldn't disagree more. It's a horrible piece of shit. I absolutely hate mine and can't wait to get rid of it for the Garmin.

[@andygoulet68]

I couldn't disagree more. It's a horrible piece of shit. I absolutely hate mine and can't wait to get rid of it for the Garmin.

[@conjon11]

@conjon11 customer service told me that "I cannot choose my route".. I normally add a via point when I want to go a certain way with S&T but with rand, only when you've reached the via point, do you see rest of the route planned.. wouldn't want the gps to guide me without knowing/chooing exactly where I want to go either. other than that.. I love the HOS countdown timer (looking to replace that on the laptop now), and the gps looks good and has a nice touch screen.. too bad for me, huh.

[@conjon11]

Good Review but after purchasing & testing it.. I learned it does not navigate well.. I've tried calling customer service and following their advice of changing the route preferences (prefer freeway, shortest/fastest route, and even changing from truck to car) but, I couldn't ever get it to route me as Microsoft S&T would on my laptop. I kept on getting routing with extra miles over routes I wouldn't take with a truck. There doesn't seem to be a Long way, Prefer turns preference so, I don't kno

[@foreverangel12]

Does it work for Canada ? Im stuck with a regular GPS and its horrid

[@Dwright2020]

Good ol' petro.. I live about 3 miles from there.. Lol its funny, cause like 2 weeks ago i asked if u ever ran thru here... i guess u do! haha Keep on truckin!

[@BiggAlSwagg2012]

Don’t buy this. Worst gps I ever owned and they have so many problems

[@AmericanTrucker4Life]

I got the 7" too, I don't know what I'd do without it! lol American Trucker

[@NEOSHOST]

One i have is Garmin 350,is a outdated but still working. Thinking to get one of MC Nelly soon,but am still guessing is it good at least 95 % ?? By the way thanks for the video.Any idea for something better but similar ?

[@MORES1971]

I love this one but the new one T80 a lot off problems see link below

[@Tjtjboy]

Will this gps guide away from the many low bridges in New York City? My company will send me there very often.

[@HHTV60]

Well, the one I had worked fine but I didn't keep it too long because it was too big for me. I'm now using a regular TomTom 1400 and I'm quite happy with it. There's a review about it somewhere on my channel too.

[@HHTV60]

When I started trucking I was 42. So the age is not a problem. Icy conditions exist but you can always say NO to driving in bad weather just to be safe. Do I enjoy this career? Yes and no. Yes - when I drive few miles (say, 1000 miles a week), and I get a big paycheck ;) NO - when I drive too many miles in one week, get cheap freight, the truck breaks down, and then DOT gives me a ticket! Each day is different. It's a love-hate relationship, just like any other job. No job is perfect.

[@HHTV60]

That's 2 tools I use too. #3 I always have in addition to these is "Truck Stop Directory". It helps with trip planning and finding stops. I usually try to stop every 120 miiles to stretch the legs...

[@conjon11]

@montez292 that' sounds complicated.. i have no idea about that sorry.

[@deandremahadeo9559]

Garbage Rand McNally. Slow, freezes and would take you on any road if you ever hit detour.. Do not buy.

[@SlimToFit]

I've been using this for 2 days and it's pretty good and has great features like trip planer and stuff but the gps has tried to take me under a 8"0 and 11"2 under pass. So don't trust it 100% also some of the speed limits aren't correct

[@HHTV60]

did you set up dimensions of your rig on the GPS? i never had issues with bridges but it can sometimes send you on a detour you didn't need to take because it thinks there's some kind of a truck restriction on the route (eg, weak bridge or no-trucks area)..

[@tokyojapan6734]

Sergei Dratchev! Thank for the video very helpful. Umm as an aspiring trucker am I going to get lots of tickets as a new driver, an how many years will I have to drive before I can afford to eat.

[@ksingh631]

sergei. I've been using rand mcnally for almost 6 years and am happy with it. with that said even if it is accurate 80 percent of the time I'm still happy I only have to worry about 20 percent of my trip. good choice getting that.

[@joeplayer1772]

what about traffic, does it warn about traffic-work zones, accidents etc? If it doesn't warn about traffic its not worth all that money.

[@AWoodworkersLife]

Thank you Serguei for this review! I have been thinking that as a new driver it would be a good idea to get one of these to help take the pressure off navigating and driving in tight areas. Rand McNally needs to start stocking these up in Canada too instead of having to, would make the customer service aspect easier.

[@footalee2]

Sergei nuff respect, I am viewing from Kingston, Jamaica..

[@AWoodworkersLife]

@smd5231 Thanks, I'll see where the nearest one is and check that out. I didn't figure on being able to save that much on it.

[@raulchavez4039]

Thank you good review jam looking forward to buy one for my brother he is just starting to drive a tractor trailer

[@Hazara26]

So Sergei I am planning to get my class 1 truck licence. So what do you think of this career?. Is it good career and do you enjoy it. The only think I am afraid of is icy street conditions. Give me some advice based on your experience. By the way I am 40+ guy and is my age is right now for this career.

[@Snowbird_89]

where are you originally from?

[@strawberryrhubarbpie]

they make a TND 510 which is a perfect size. The power cord for mine stopped working but I just went to a Radio Shack and got a new power cord and it's worked perfectly

[@masonic777]

GREAT VIDEO SERGEI!!!!!WHAT YOU DOING NOW????STILL RETIRED?PEACE!!!

[@jdt831]

Great Review bro!!!! Thanks for the info!!! I was wondering if you could tell us how good it's going now, and if you've had any other issues with it? Thanks again!!!

[@jonathanlang4610]

Which model is it?

[@sleepingwiththedog]

Sergie, excellent job with this video... I currently have regular TomTom will be purchasing a truck unit in near future. Thanks again

[@Cruiser007]

Sergei, I was wondering if it has a women's voice or man?

[@TheJosa007]

I wonder what GPS do you use today. Do you see the use of the old world atlas? or do you prefer to use a GPS enabled Laptop. Thank you very much.

[@HHTV60]

+E Galindo Funny enough, it's 2015 now and I got back to Rand McNally GPS. I have pretty much the same 7" model only the new version that was releases - I believe - last year. Between the time this video was made and now, I used mostly car-specific GPS, and you keep your head about you and pay attention to signs, they can work too. What made me switch back mostly is because the company I work for requires me to fill out IFTA reports. These reports have to contain road names and numbers, and mileage I ran in each state. A truck specific GPS make preparing IFTA reports much easier because it keeps track of all your miles by State and Province. An extremely handy feature ... plus of course it's good to know that the GPS will not send me on a truck-restricted road ... I like it. Watch me testing and unpacking the new Rand McNally I just got: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn6Wq4KHhK14bKc

[@ChrisMcEvoy]

hi i missed ya great to see you making new videos

[@JOHNDOEX11]

I TRIP PLAN BUT I STILL USE MY GPS FOR THE BULK OF THE TRAVEL,,

[@sourmanofcoal]

GOOD JOB

[@shoveljunk-americanpatriot7603]

Does it have lane assist like the garmin?

[@MrVWQ]

thank you for sharing this! =)

[@huvesthowle9155]

Does it record video ?

[@HHTV60]

NO. that's an old video. they might have something different now...

[@a476716048]

Thanks for the information!

[@CharlieJulietSierra]

Very good review!!!

[@Mahgwa]

Thank you for making this video

[@calvinwilliams5927]

I have one its trash

[@daxiang1978]

Nice video !

[@MrDonny27]

Cobra is the best

[@flyingscotsmanreport]

great review. thanks!

[@MrAndryushka]

Спасибо Сергей!

[@MrGmail69]

as long as the driver does not dependent to gps i seen young drivers that can only follow gps and cant read maps or have sense of direction