The new versions of Rand McNally's Motor Carriers' Road Atlas are now available.
Despite the use of GPS devices, professional truckers continue to rely on the atlas as a tool to provide specific truck route information not available on GPS devices, Rand McNally said. It serves to confirm routes, provide a comprehensive big-picture reference, and function as a reliable backup in case of GPS and/or online mapping failures.
The new editions of the atlas are available in paperback for $34.99; a spiral-bound, laminated Deluxe version for $59.99; and a Large Scale edition with maps that are 37% larger and printed on laminated pages with a tough spiral binding that allows the book to lay open easily for $99.99. All are designed and printed in the USA and are available at randpublishing.com, travel centers, e-commerce outlets, and bookstores.
In addition to updated maps, the atlas features a detailed front section with listings that include:
- Fuel tax information: Essential for managing fuel expenses and tax reporting.
- Tractor-trailer inspection procedures: Guidelines to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Hazmat route regulations: Updated tips, facts and resources for transporting hazardous materials.
- Updated restricted routes and low clearances: Enhanced details to avoid obstacles and plan safe routes.
- Weigh station locations: Current information for checking compliance with weight regulations.
- Population values in the index: Revised demographic data for accurate planning.
- Mileage directory: A 22-page section with over 40,000 truck route-specific, city-to-city mileages.
- State and national route coverage: Comprehensive details on designated routes.
- Road construction and conditions hotlines: Contact information for real-time updates.
- Permit agency contacts: An easy-to-use chart listing state and provincial permit agency phone numbers and websites.
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Road-specific updates include:
- Interstate 69: Added south of Indianapolis with expected completion by the end of 2024.
- U.S. 30: Rerouted northwest of Omaha, Nebraska.
- West Davis Highway: Added near Ogden, Utah.
- Interstate 691 and State Highway 2 in Connecticut: Updated to reflect mileage-based exit numbers.
- Highway 417: Added east of Wilmington, North Carolina.
- State Highway 249: Extended in Texas near Houston.
