How to Plan a Truck Route: The 15-Minute Pre-Trip Check
A practical truck route planner routine for low bridges, safe parking, fuel stops, and realistic ETAs.
Robert Phillips
Highway Miles Blog
Truck GPS, route planning, and driver guides
Practical articles about commercial truck navigation, truck route planning, low-clearance awareness, weather, parking, road conditions, and life on the road.
Intelligent Truck GPS: What Smarter Trucking Navigation Should Do
The six signals that turn truck GPS navigation from a moving map into a safer, more useful co-driver.
Robert Phillips
Trucker Appreciation Week 2026: Free Meals, Deals, and Driver Giveaways
A verified guide to free meals, driver discounts, rewards offers, appreciation events, and sweepstakes running September 13–19, 2026.
Robert Phillips
Trucking Costs Hit a New High: Make Every Loaded and Empty Mile Count
Rising trucking costs make trip planning more important. Learn how to evaluate total miles, reduce avoidable detours, and build a stronger route plan.
Robert Phillips
Diesel Price Swings: Is That Cheaper Fuel Stop Worth the Detour?
A lower diesel price can hide extra miles and lost time. Compare pump savings with the full detour before choosing your next truck fuel stop.
Robert Phillips
The 2026 Truck Bottleneck List: Plan for the Delay Before You Reach It
Use the 2026 truck bottleneck research to plan realistic arrivals, review alternatives, and avoid turning traffic delays into unsuitable detours.
Robert Phillips
How to Plan a Multi-Stop Truck Route Without Losing Hours
Build a practical delivery plan around truck restrictions, appointments, parking, fuel and your available hours
Robert Phillips
Why Truck Drivers Use Garmin, Trucker Path and Google Maps at the Same Time
Why professional drivers run multiple navigation tools—and how to use each one safely
Robert Phillips
Tips for New CDL Drivers: Advice From Experienced Truck Drivers
Lessons every rookie should learn before their first long haul
Robert Phillips