Rand McNally Releases 2027 Trucker MapWho said print is dead? Today, Rand McNally Publishing has officially released the 2027 edition of its highly acclaimed Motor Carriers' Road Atlas, a staple for commercial truck drivers since 1982.This freshly updated guide offers critical, truck-specific navigation tools that digital maps and standard GPS platforms frequently lack, the publisher said in a statement. It is built for long-haulers. It was developed and printed entirely within the U.S., the company said, adding that the resource acts as both an essential trip planner and a dependable physical backup during unexpected digital signal drops.AdvertisementAdvertisementMore from WWDAmazon Bets on Lower-Cost Freight as it Opens LTL Network NationwideFuel Costs Are Slowing Trucks Across the US, but Not DeliveriesFedEx Freight Is on Its Own. Now It Has to Prove It Can Win.The publisher said safety remains the focus. Beyond broad national route coverage, the atlas is packed with updated regulatory information covering low clearances, hazardous materials and weigh station locations, alongside a massive 22-page city-to-city mileage directory.Concrete road changes are noted throughout the country, including new interstate designations in Oklahoma and a recently completed loop in North Carolina. Drivers can grab the atlas in paperback, a laminated spiral-bound deluxe format or a large-scale version boasting 37 percent larger maps. It is available right now at truck stops, bookstores and online retailers.AdvertisementAdvertisementRand McNally first published this specialized atlas because professional truck drivers needed navigation tools designed strictly for commercial vehicles—information that was completely absent from standard consumer maps. Standard road maps show the shortest path from point A to point B, but they do not account for the physical constraints of a semi-truck. Rand McNally stepped in to fill this critical gap.Best of WWDEverything You Need to Know About Digital Product PassportsDTC Explainer: Everything You Need to Know about Direct-to-Consumer
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