Sat Nav apps

NEW AND WANNABE DRIVERS (INTERACTIVE)
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This has probably been asked before but can anyone recommend a good sat nav app for Android? I don’t need a separate device as the runs are to designated depots but I just need an app in case of diversions en route. Thanks!

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Google maps is best have used other apps are a little glithy that I have tried unless it’s for specific hgv restrictions in which case its specfic satnav or just use a proper physical hgv map and the mk1 eyeball.

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Some people rate Co-Pilot but never tested it myself. There are many others, but most seem to be missing crucial data or are using stolen / out of date maps.

You could just use Google maps, but it won’t show bridges and weight limits on the diversions which of course councils don’t mark until you’re 500 yards away and can’t turn round.

I do night trunking usually to the same 6 depots and still have one of those fancy machines (although bought it prior to this job), as mass diversions at night are guaranteed and not all are suitable for high trucks or even properly marked.

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I used Sygic…but you pay.
It works…but it will send you down questionable roads if you miss a turn.
Having said that so does my Tom Tom truck…

Never sent me to a low bridge though.
Stopped using it as it was awful at motorway exits that had 2 split lanes. Keep right keep right…turn left!!!

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Jeffrey32:
This has probably been asked before but can anyone recommend a good sat nav app for Android? I don’t need a separate device as the runs are to designated depots but I just need an app in case of diversions en route. Thanks!

I use Place Marker, it maps out the drops and shows you where they are placed, you just click on them and away you go. Can add up to 25 addresses on list. And its free!!!

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I use Google maps as a backup but I have the bridge heights also displayed in Google maps.

For those who are interested and have a android device please follow the below instructions.

  1. click on this link
    truckingjobs.co.uk/2018/10/ … .html?m=1f

  2. the section under the pic of the bridge will show a map with uk low bridges. Click on the share icon on top right
    ( 3 dots with lines connecting them)

  3. click on embed on my site

  4. this show now open google maps with the low bridge bridge maps. You can close maps and it should still be there 2hen you open it. Zoom i and click on the blue balloon and the bridge number and height will be displayed.

If anyone still needs.helps pls pm me.

All credit for the map of low bridges to Chris Minihan.

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Asad_uk:
I use Google maps as a backup but I have the bridge heights also displayed in Google maps.

For those who are interested and have a android device please follow the below instructions.

  1. click on this link
    truckingjobs.co.uk/2018/10/ … .html?m=1f

  2. the section under the pic of the bridge will show a map with uk low bridges. Click on the share icon on top right
    ( 3 dots with lines connecting them)

  3. click on embed on my site

  4. this show now open google maps with the low bridge bridge maps. You can close maps and it should still be there 2hen you open it. Zoom i and click on the blue balloon and the bridge number and height will be displayed.

If anyone still needs.helps pls pm me.

All credit for the map of low bridges to Chris Minihan.

Assad…you’re a star. Top tip as always from you. Smashing advice, and will pass it on to others.

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