Garmin VS Rand McNally Truck GPS 2025

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  • Опубликовано: 5 янв 2025

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  • @TruckerCurtis
    @TruckerCurtis  3 года назад +6

    Garmin OTR710 👉 amzn.to/3DQyUWG
    Rand McNally TND750 👉 amzn.to/3HoLf2I
    🛰Garmin Dezl OTR710 Vs Garmin Dezl OTR700 Truck GPS - ruclips.net/video/n1KJwCVuOjI/видео.html

  • @rayfriedman6107
    @rayfriedman6107 Год назад +7

    Nice video--I'm a Rand guy, tried all the Gamins and decided they just don't cut it in the final analysis. By the way, the Garmin units are pronounced Deezel (no Desill). It's a play on the word--you know--same as the fuel diesel truck run on?

  • @cuz1027
    @cuz1027 2 года назад +6

    The Randy McNally Truck driver GPS I love it it always works and I also have the dash camera that always works I know there’s other people that have problems with their Randy McNally but I’ve never had any issues

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад +2

      When I had one, it was fine to. I didn't know about Garmin then and decided to try it out. Never looked back lol.

    • @corey7348
      @corey7348 Месяц назад

      @@TruckerCurtis you will when it puts ya up under a low bridge in ny lol, i bought the otr 720 a week ago and returned it for refund today, it constantly tried to get me in bad situations low old railroad bridges in ny the garmin dont even warn ya bout them. never had that issue with a single rand mcnally had ever owned

  • @iwapele697
    @iwapele697 2 года назад +23

    I had a 7" garming and several times it didn't recognize the directions, now I'll try Rand McNally, let's see how it behaves, because the most stressful thing is being lost with a semi and not being able to turn 🤢

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад +2

      Tell me about it! that is super stressful lol. Happened to me a few times before I ever got a truck gps.

    • @honeyhillapiary3421
      @honeyhillapiary3421 2 года назад +7

      You'll be 1,000 times happier with the RM. Used RM for years and tried the Garmin on a friend's recommendation. The Garmin is junk and there's no comparison.

    • @corey7348
      @corey7348 Месяц назад

      @@honeyhillapiary3421 yup i had the otr 720 that thing will hang you on the old low railroad bridges that new york state is plastered with

    • @KalchykDen
      @KalchykDen 28 дней назад

      I personally only used Rand McNally gps and I love them. Yeah, in the past when Rand just started making these gps they were made poorly and would break every year but now they make good stuff.
      And any gps with time freeze or has malfunction and while it’s stuck you can download an app on your phone called Truck Map, it’s very good navigation app, very precise and accurate

  • @jamesaddie4895
    @jamesaddie4895 Год назад +11

    I've used both and I like the rand McNally best but it's gps has not worked well in the past. If you buy a gps that's the one think that needs to work. The garmin gets the job done but it's anal once you set your destination that's the only way it wants to go and it will keep trying to put you back on track which is ok but if you know a better way it does not care it will still be telling you to go the way it wants. The rand McNally would recognize you're going a better way and pick up that route to get you to your destination.

  • @ro-landocalrissian4633
    @ro-landocalrissian4633 2 года назад +6

    Hi I’m going to start driving a straight truck in NJ & NY. My biggest concern is staying away from the parkway & certain highways in NY where I can’t drive. Should I just keep my regular car GPS & turn on “No Tolls” on the settings to stay away from the parkway or just buy a truck gps?

    • @jeffjohnson3847
      @jeffjohnson3847 2 года назад +5

      If your car GPS will allow you to input your vehicles specs and automatically comply with designated trucking routes for height restrictions, weight restrictions and dangerous goods routes (if applicable) etc then the safety aspect is mostly covered. If you're expected to travel new routes consistently, the convenience of having a GPS designed to provide you all truck related data and locations immediately after you input your destination, just might be worth your money. Good luck!

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад +1

      Exactly what Jeff Johnson just said.

    • @unclebenny9028
      @unclebenny9028 2 года назад +2

      My Garmin Nuvi 2595 has a feature called "custom avoidances"... I can an "area" or "road" to avoid... I haven't used it but I can definitely see how it would be useful for known roads with low bridges... Especially if you drive in the same area all the time...

  • @jmaegm
    @jmaegm Год назад +3

    Pretty good review. I have a RM tnd 500 since 2014 still using it. Had cord issues and I thought it died so bought the RM Tnd 1050 after half day use returned was too big overkill couldn't get refund exchange only. To kinda equal the return I upgraded my Headset, Dashcam and GPS to: RM Cleardryve 220 Skulls black n white, RM Dashcam 500, RM tnd 750. Both RM and Garmin dropped the ball these past years with their GPS upgrades Both have lots of negative reviews. Still using my old tnd 500 next to the new tnd 750 until I get used to the new platform. Lots of good old stuff they left out like the brightness, auto day and night on the old you could select each level of brightness on both day and night with the little shades of grey squares. Also the map view is too tablet like but maybe both Garmin and RM had no choice in order to upgrade processors they needed faster screens platform. WE JUST GOT TO ADJUST AND ROLL WITH IT UNTIL THEY GET IT RIGHT.

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  Год назад

      Great review as well from you, thank you. Your right we just gotta roll with it.

  • @Brararaf101
    @Brararaf101 2 года назад +4

    I do a lot city driving my garmin be taking me no truck zones roads where I can't turn I work in NJ CT nyc area

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад +2

      Always double check your routes, I use google earth and look around that

  • @renelioeanjie1485
    @renelioeanjie1485 2 года назад +3

    Hi thanks for the video. What camare can I put on my trailer to use when blind side parking.

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад +4

      If you are using the Garmin check out the BC™ 30 Wireless Backup Camera

    • @angieg4811
      @angieg4811 2 года назад +1

      Did you get a backup camera and hows it working for you? Getting a camera but haven't bought it yet.

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад

      @@angieg4811 I have not bought a backup cam but thinking about it!

  • @illdoctrine9329
    @illdoctrine9329 Год назад

    Can you run it vertical??? I don’t need to see left and right of my position I need to see forward

  • @dudelivestrong
    @dudelivestrong Год назад

    My garmin keeps freezing it is up to date on software. Thinking about rand

  • @corneliuswells182
    @corneliuswells182 2 года назад +5

    I have a Rand TND750. It's about 3 years old and has worked fine. I pull a 45' long, 102" wide, 13' 6" tall 5th wheel camper. I rely on my GPS to avoid height hazards and small roads as I am 70' hitched. Coming home from Myrtle Beach my Rand died, the touch screen stopped working. We called the help line and they were useless. We later found out that there is a class action suit against Rand McNally. I will be switching to the Garmin OTR series, good luck to all those Rand McNally users.

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for that information! It's super helpful. Is it hard driving those oversized rigs? I always wondered. looks hard even with your pilots.

    • @jamessmallwood8488
      @jamessmallwood8488 2 года назад +2

      Rand McNally gps that came out b4 or after pandemic have really bad issues with battery charge or shutting off for no reason..this morning s why I bought a Garmin otr750...little expensive but no issues as with rand...qc with rand has gone downhill big-time over the yrs

    • @unclebenny9028
      @unclebenny9028 2 года назад +1

      Good to know! Thank you!

    • @SalsHQ
      @SalsHQ 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@jamessmallwood8488 ARE YOU STILL USING THAT GARMIN OTR750??? IF SO HOW ACCURATE HAS IT BEEN HELPING YOU AVOID LOW CLEARANCE???

  • @Sting6200
    @Sting6200 Год назад

    I only have to mark miles state and route when I cross over the state lines.

  • @TruckerOak
    @TruckerOak Год назад +1

    Excellent video! Thank you.

  • @paulking20
    @paulking20 2 года назад +1

    I have the garmin and it does everything I mean everything that he displayed and the picture looks horrible on the Ran . I still want to try the Ran but after this video I’m not so sure

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад

      I agree, the Garmin is the best. I'll never go back to the Ran.

  • @arky1117
    @arky1117 2 года назад +2

    I bought garmin 800 before I use old garmin is just broke drive to New Jersey and new garmin show road route truck with max 10 tones restrictions old garmin even better show map them new one maybe I need to try rand McNally and also garmin don’t see other address in small cities

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад +1

      That's strange! is it updated? I use to use the rand and I switched to the Garmin and its way better IMO but you could try it to see how you personally like it

  • @jasonmiller9495
    @jasonmiller9495 2 года назад +6

    As a garmin user for the last 15 years I switched to the McNally TND85 and in my opinion it’s better then the Garmin otr700

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад +1

      Nice! Glad you like the Rand McNally!

    • @dk-ku4tc
      @dk-ku4tc 2 года назад +1

      It reads all the bridges ? Sounds crazy if it does. My rand McNally 7 pro doesnt.

    • @JatinSharma-zk7vu
      @JatinSharma-zk7vu 2 года назад

      Hello friend
      Plz tell me which model is rand McNally best I need

    • @angieg4811
      @angieg4811 2 года назад

      Can you tell me what issues you had with the garmin? I just bought one for someone getting ready to truck drive.😲

  • @inkman411
    @inkman411 2 года назад +2

    Question I don’t do OTR mainly city driver sometimes out of state like Jersey New York Massachusetts do these both route you around low bridges?

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад +3

      Yes they do. I know the Garmin also lets you set the height of your tractor and trailer. I use it for the city as well

    • @inkman411
      @inkman411 2 года назад +4

      @@TruckerCurtis Thank you for the reply I think the Garman Dezl 800 will be The better choice for me

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад +1

      @@inkman411 You're welcome my friend. Great choose! You will not be disappointed!

  • @wand3r3r72
    @wand3r3r72 2 года назад +2

    The 800 is a nice GPS and I has live weather and traffic and you can updates off Wi-Fi or Hotspot

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад

      Yes that is a great one! Huge screen too lol

  • @jeremyl9974
    @jeremyl9974 2 года назад +3

    Does this GPS have a hazmat route option?

    • @krystaljohnson5971
      @krystaljohnson5971 2 года назад +1

      Yes

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад +1

      Yes

    • @jeremyl9974
      @jeremyl9974 2 года назад +2

      Thanks for your help. I'm a new driver an just got my hazmat so I'm looking for any and all information with hazmat route navigation.

  • @Jester_KillzEm
    @Jester_KillzEm Год назад

    Can you go over the “Edit Route” feature please 🙏🏾

  • @КарінаКатерняк
    @КарінаКатерняк 10 месяцев назад +1

    How about garmin 710 ?

  • @ro-landocalrissian4633
    @ro-landocalrissian4633 2 года назад +3

    Are these good for HAZMAT?

  • @MildredHichez
    @MildredHichez 2 года назад +8

    I personally love the Rand on the search, accurate location, choices on truck stops, fuel and more…but software issues is a most with this gps. It’s time for rand to give us a better lasting gps. Software is great but hardware sucks.
    Garming sucks, searching for address. I work from the states to Canada and is it a total mess. On a route (287 north) I know it kept telling me to go back because it wasn’t a truck route. It’s not accurate for when you are running out of time and needs a truck stop. Also every time you turn it on you have to set the truck info, I don’t know but it can’t be set for good. Hardware is a 💯

    • @jamessmallwood8488
      @jamessmallwood8488 2 года назад

      Common blunder of most drivers is not reading Manuel and putting in truck information as it states!

    • @Cerdo_asqueroso
      @Cerdo_asqueroso Год назад

      So you recommend rand McNally over Garmin?
      I ask you this because I don't know which one I should choose.

    • @MildredHichez
      @MildredHichez Год назад

      @@jamessmallwood8488 sorry to tell you it wasn’t my case. 🤦‍♀️

    • @MildredHichez
      @MildredHichez Год назад

      @@Cerdo_asqueroso Hey there. If you are new to trucking industry get yourself a Rand, it will help you get around and find accurate locations and trucks stop even in Canada. Buy yourself a small one, the inexpensive it will work perfect.
      Garming only pro is the hardware and the one I have won’t work now without being on the charger.
      One tips I give you is what I did with my Rand, I bought it at QVC online and they give you option to buy an insurance, so I returned when it die on me, like twice and the last I gave a try to a garming with the same money of the Rand. But I tell you this, many times Rand helped me specially in Canada.

  • @jdmsir231
    @jdmsir231 2 года назад +3

    I grew up on Tom Tom and Garmin I just keep seeing these rand McNally everywhere but honestly with all the complaints I think I will stick with garmin

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад +1

      Yeah, those are pretty much the 3 that dominate the market but out of the three Garmin is the best Imo

  • @axelthetrucker7691
    @axelthetrucker7691 2 года назад +7

    I purchased the Garmin DEZL OTR1000 (10 INCH GPS) last weekend for $799.99 after taxes it came out to $847.98. For the price I paid for the GPS it is not worth it in my opinion. The device itself does not feel of high quality, the map display is lacks quality as well, there is no weather radar on the map that would be color coded as the Rand McNally Overdryve 8 Pro 2. The GPS also does not allow me to 100% make road changes in the trip planner to manipulate my directions because there are cities & towns that I do drops at which could of saved me driving time, but the GPS always takes me the longest way possible for some reason. I am going to return my GPS & purchase the Rand McNally Overdryve Pro 2 which is less expensive & I get more options & abilities out of it that would suit me best.

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад

      Great detailed review! I would like to try the Overdryve to, please come back and let me know how you like it

    • @philipdru9290
      @philipdru9290 2 года назад +6

      All I can say is that the Garmin has never failed me, and Rand did. Rand is a crap shoot when you go to update it as well.

    • @JatinSharma-zk7vu
      @JatinSharma-zk7vu 2 года назад +3

      @@TruckerCurtis hi friend
      Plz tell me which gps is best for Truckline garmin or rand McNally I want to buy and which model for truck routes bridges everything for truck driver

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад

      @@JatinSharma-zk7vu Hey Jatin, I personally recommend Garmin.

    • @angieg4811
      @angieg4811 2 года назад +1

      So you wouldn't recommend Garmin? Do you know of a better device ?

  • @MORES1971
    @MORES1971 3 года назад +3

    Hey Bud Rand McNally 740 is no more it is discounted!!!

  • @timobrien3287
    @timobrien3287 2 года назад +1

    Great comparison, thank you! Do these have Voice activation?

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад

      I'm not sure about the Rand McNally, but I know the Garmin has one.

  • @Cerdo_asqueroso
    @Cerdo_asqueroso Год назад

    So which one is better?

  • @TJ-100
    @TJ-100 2 года назад +6

    It hasn’t even been 72hrs and rand has giving me nothing but headaches

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад

      When I switched from the Rand to the Garmin I was not disappointed and still have it.

    • @angieg4811
      @angieg4811 2 года назад

      How so???

    • @Dingbobber
      @Dingbobber Год назад

      My Rand has been fantastic. Definitely a necessary tool

  • @professorBoulevard
    @professorBoulevard 11 месяцев назад

    I'm look for which one gives good routes

  • @tedc6694
    @tedc6694 3 года назад +8

    Time will tell but with Rand McNally being bought out a few months ago, Garmin may be better supported. I own a DEZL /DEE zahl/ and the original RND80 8" tablet. If it wasn't for the lack of memory in the RND, that the newer version fixed, I think the RND would be MY favorite. Unfortunately mine runs out of RAM if I try to do more than one thing at a time. But searching along the route for weigh stations, or truck stops, or rest areas, or WALMART.. RND wins. Garmin doesnt have walmart as a one touch preset to search for like RND. And i like the bigger 8" screen. Watching netflix, RUclips, and general web browsing on the RND is nicer than on my phone. Just my 2 cents.
    Oh, and i dont think my garmin overlays weather on the map (temps, cuttent or forecasted precipitation, etc) like the RND, which i use often. Especially in winter

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  3 года назад +2

      All very valid reason, I actually didn't know you can watch Netflix on RND thats pretty cool! Your right about the weather overlay that is a good thing to have especially now as you mentioned

  • @kingmegaone
    @kingmegaone Год назад

    I had a Rand and it was ok got the Garmin and IDk this MF stay taking me long ways for bo reason on routes that I know well I just ignore it and twice now in PA taking me back narrow country roads not sure why but Im starting to hate it😩

  • @philipdru9290
    @philipdru9290 2 года назад +19

    I will swear by Garmin, and never use Rand ever again.

    • @SemperShock
      @SemperShock 2 года назад

      Why what happened?

    • @Roadkiller101
      @Roadkiller101 2 года назад +8

      Before I switched to Garmin Rand McNally chose to take me down a NO TRUCK ROUTE neighborhood in Baltimore, MD to avoid a mile of Weight restricted road where my delivery was. Garmin notified of the restriction asked if I accept, I tap yes and took me through to location.

    • @JatinSharma-zk7vu
      @JatinSharma-zk7vu 2 года назад

      @@Roadkiller101 which is best garmin or rand McNally

    • @angieg4811
      @angieg4811 2 года назад +1

      Any issues with the Garmin?

    • @philipdru9290
      @philipdru9290 2 года назад +4

      @@SemperShock My Rand, when I tried to update it, went crazy on me, and I could never use it again. Also, it would take me out of the way routes etc. When I got the Garmin, it was spot on every time. No out of the way routes. Nothing. And, before anyone says, “ well you didn’t input this that or the other in correctly. “ I was a systems analyst and programmer for a fortune 20 company before I went into trucking.

  • @christopherpatton6896
    @christopherpatton6896 2 года назад +1

    Do it show where the truck stops at?

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад

      Yes, the Garmin Dēzl does that I know of.

  • @88Petry
    @88Petry 2 года назад +2

    Literally just sent my Overdryve Pro 2 back to RM for a refund today. Nothing but issues with the stupid thing. What a joke it was. Once the $ get deposited back in my account, I am getting the Garmin.

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад

      Hey RandomPerson88, yeah I've hear a lot of drivers had problems with those! Great choice on the Garmin I don't think you will be disappointed. Come back and let me know how you like the Garmin once you get it!

    • @angieg4811
      @angieg4811 2 года назад

      Hows the Garmin working for you??

  • @Esotelien
    @Esotelien Месяц назад

    No offense, but i actually couldn't tell what the exponent was. 😅

  • @MickNJ1979
    @MickNJ1979 2 года назад +2

    I never once in 20 years had write down highways I took

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад +1

      Yeah, that's what a lot of drivers said as well. We actually no longer need to write down the highways. I wonder if they saw this video lol

    • @Simple_Worship_Guitar
      @Simple_Worship_Guitar 2 года назад +3

      @@TruckerCurtis I used to write down every road and street I would take from pick up to delivery, on every load, when I first started trucking. I did that to the city I was going to…Then had to call the customer, to get directions from the interstate to their location. That was almost 23 years ago.

  • @honeyhillapiary3421
    @honeyhillapiary3421 2 года назад +1

    The name should be garbage, not Garmin. Routing sucks, display options are less than RM, speed limit is always wrong, truck restrictions are inaccurate, and they haven't updated their phone connect app in 4 years. I've had both and definitely going back to RM.

  • @杨宝龙-u8k
    @杨宝龙-u8k 7 месяцев назад +1

    Battery problems with Rand McNally and it will shut down no reason.except this two Rand McNally is best truck gps.

  • @angieg4811
    @angieg4811 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for this comparison. 👍 Going with the Garmin.

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад

      My pleasure, I'm glad you found it helpful! 😊

  • @royalflush8173
    @royalflush8173 2 года назад +1

    why not just get a android tablet or ipod and use trucker tools for your gps?

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад +4

      I've tried that and in my personal opinion, it's not as good as a Trucker Specific GPS.

  • @Hellokinni
    @Hellokinni Год назад

    Rand McNally Said lifetime maps but never upgraded. Lower built quality too.

  • @DavidHamm02
    @DavidHamm02 Год назад

    Trucker GPS maps are always out of date even if you update them

  • @jesuschristislord9150
    @jesuschristislord9150 Год назад +1

    Matthew 6:19-21 NKJV 🔴
    "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; [20] but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. [21] For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

  • @georgeochletree5347
    @georgeochletree5347 2 года назад +1

    That's a lie,that magnet sucks,I had to purchase a cradle to properly hold my unit in place..

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад

      I've personally never ever had a problem with it but I do understand some people may

  • @8004william
    @8004william Год назад

    Definitely and Maya point of view I want recommend run McNally I had a 4 and they break their you see I got the one with the magnet and mulch a couple time but it's not working anymore if that's not that old intend years driving I already use four of them with the same issues satellite now I just purchase my new GPS and that's garminn I'm not sure how good is going to be we see I'm still learning to use it

  • @manbearchug
    @manbearchug Год назад +3

    DZEL=DEE-ZIL=Deisel. 😉

  • @garykuehn1081
    @garykuehn1081 Год назад

    Anyone can read what these offer. If you really want to make a video of the difference between the two, actually use them and tell how they preform.

  • @RidealongGang
    @RidealongGang 2 года назад +3

    Garmin looks better then Rand

  • @ricardoreyes9273
    @ricardoreyes9273 2 года назад +3

    Garmin Dzl 580 is the best.

  • @shawnpew9942
    @shawnpew9942 2 года назад +2

    Idk the map on the Garmin look like trash.. just looked cheap compared to the Rand

    • @TruckerCurtis
      @TruckerCurtis  2 года назад

      I noticed the opposite and found the Gamin to have superior map details over the Rand McNally but that's just me lol. Which Rand do you have?

  • @meminustherandomgooglenumbers
    @meminustherandomgooglenumbers Год назад +3

    Dezzle? Dude, it’s DIESEL.

  • @Newishrevolution1
    @Newishrevolution1 2 года назад +4

    Dezl is pronounced diesel lol

  • @Sinerwray
    @Sinerwray Год назад

    Garmin❤

  • @12GEBRU
    @12GEBRU Год назад

    Randy mc nalley doesn't even last a year anymore ..I switchng to Garmin.its like throwning ..600 in the Garbage

  • @krak-kingkrak3n943
    @krak-kingkrak3n943 Год назад

    I have a ran 740. Nothing but trouble. Would never recommend

  • @jesuschristislord9150
    @jesuschristislord9150 Год назад +1

    REPENT AND FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST BEFORE ITS TOO LATE 🔴

    • @sSs-pu3ez
      @sSs-pu3ez 5 месяцев назад

      I love jesus ,but i follow the prophet Mohammed because the last one ,read the quran ❤