Rand McNally this week released the newly updated edition of its Motor Carriers' Road Atlas -- a longtime trusted resource for pro truck drivers nationwide, updated annually.
The atlas provides long-haul truck drivers with accurate, truck-specific navigation for routes across North America for those who rely on tried-and-true route planning with maps and otherwise.
Since 1982, drivers have depended on Rand McNally's Motor Carriers' Road Atlas for detailed routing information designed specifically for commercial trucking -- information unavailable in standard atlases, digital maps, or name-branded GPS software, the company said. The atlas offers a large-scale overview of routes for trip planning and serves as a reliable backup when GPS service is interrupted. Accuracy, dependability, and ease of use continue to earn high praise from drivers across the industry.
In addition to updated maps, the atlas features an extensive front section that includes:
- 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.
- Mileage directory: A 22-page section with more than 40,000 truck route-specific, city-to-city mileages.
- State and national route coverage: Comprehensive details on designated routes.
- Fuel tax information: An additional resource for managing fuel expenses and tax reporting.
- Tractor-trailer inspection procedures: Ensure compliance with safety standards.
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Road-specific updates in the 2027 edition include:
- Interstate 295: Completed the Fayetteville Outer Loop on the North Carolina map.
- Interstates 343 & 644: New interstate designations added to the Oklahoma map.
- Interstate 84 in Connecticut: Updated to reflect mileage-based exit numbers.
- U.S. Highway 15: Upgraded to Interstate 99 in Pennsylvania from Williamsport north to the New York State line.
- U.S. Highway 395: New 4-lane divided highway section added west of Olancha, California.
- Autoroute 35: New limited access section (Phase 3) added in southern Québec near the Vermont border.
The atlases are available in paperback; a spiral-bound, laminated Deluxe version; and a Large-Scale edition with maps that are 37% larger.
