Rand McNally Celebrates the 45th Edition of Its Best-Selling Atlas for Professional Drivers

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Jun 16, 2025, 10:00 ET

The 2026 Motor Carriers' Road Atlas is now available.

CHICAGO, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rand McNally, the #1 leader in atlases and maps, has released their annually updated 2026 edition of its best-selling Motor Carriers' Road Atlas, a trusted companion for professional truck drivers. Celebrating its 45^th edition, the atlas has earned a permanent place in the cabs of millions of well-prepared, over-the-road truck drivers. As always, it is produced by Rand McNally professionals and printed in the USA.

Drivers continue to depend on the atlas for detailed truck-specific route information that all other atlases and maps lack as well as virtually all GPS devices. It provides detailed route planning, a comprehensive big-picture overview, and a dependable backup in the event of GPS outages. This is why the atlas continues to elicit five-star reviews for accuracy, dependability, and ease of use.

The new editions of the atlas are available in paperback; a spiral-bound, laminated Deluxe version; and a Large-Scale edition with maps that are 37% larger. All are available at randpublishing.com, travel centers, e-commerce outlets, and bookstores.

Along with updated maps, the atlas is valued for its detailed front-section listings, which include:

Fuel Tax Information: Essential for managing fuel expenses and tax reporting.
Tractor/Trailer Inspection Procedures: Ensure compliance with safety standards.
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 over 40,000 truck route-specific, city-to-city mileages.
State and National Route Coverage: Comprehensive details on designated routes.

Road specific updates include:

Interstate 42: Added portions of new interstate to the North Carolina map.
Highway 540: Added a new section of the toll road in North Carolina south of Raleigh.
State Highways 8 & 15 and Interstates 291 & 384 in Connecticut: Updated to reflect mileage-based exit numbers.
US. Highway 169: Upgraded portion of highway to limited access northwest of Minneapolis.
Interstate 344: New designation added to the Oklahoma City map.
TN 690: New limited access section opened on bypass around Union City.