User`s guide

User’s Guide
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National Network routing stays on the National Network to the maximum extent
possible. Given that many areas are not directly served by the National Network, the
origin and stop-offs of your route may not be on the National Network. In these cases
PC*Miler will take the shortest reasonable path from the origin and stop-offs to the
Network. Detailed Route Reports (driving directions) for PC*MILER National Network
routes provide a warning wherever the route is forced to use a non-conforming link.
These road segments should be checked before traveling, as National Network mile-
age tends to be higher than Shortest or Practical mileage.
These designated highways permit, at a minimum, 102” wide, single 48 ft. trailers and
28 ft. double trailers. The interstate system and most, but not all, remaining designated
routes are open to 80,000 pound vehicles. Certain states, notably Arkansas and Mis-
sissippi, have designated certain National Network segments with less than an 80,000
pound capacity.
In addition to the national Network highways, access routes and access policies are
components of routing STAA dimensioned trucks. The Federal government has man-
dated that no state may prohibit travel from the National Network for a minimum of
one road mile unless safety restrictions apply. Additionally, no state may deny reason-
able access to terminals and facilities for food, fuel, repairs, and rest.
Several states maintain more generous access policies and lists of specifically desig-
nated access routes to terminals and facilities. (For detailed information about pre-ap-
proved access routes, contact the individual states.) Should you need to travel beyond
the National Network and the access roads, you must acquire the proper permit.
: These suggested National Network routing are based on official highway
maps, the Code of Federal Regulations. Suggested National Network routing is based
on information provided by state governments. It is provided without warranty of any
kind. The user assumes full responsibility for any delay, expense, loss, or damage which
may occur as a result of its use.
53 Foot Trailer Routing: Because every mile equals money, PC*MILER now offers
enhanced routing specifically for 53’/102” trailers. The calculations for these routes are
based on National Network routing, with the addition of roads that permit 53’/102”
trailers.
Detailed Route reports for PC*MILER 53’ Trailer routes now provide a warning wher-
ever the route is forced to use a non-conforming link (a red exclamation point also
appears in the route window for the generated route).
Heavy/Light Vehicle Routing (Override Restrictions): In addition to the five basic route