Trucker’s Tools User Manual
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Contents
Getting started
Open Trucker’s Tools from AxleGate.com. Select a utility from the menu in the upper-right corner. Allow location access only when needed for location-based tools. Verify all results before driving.
Back to contents ↑Standard Calculator
Use the number keys and arithmetic operators to calculate expenses, mileage and other values. AC clears the entire expression; C clears the current entry; the backspace key removes the last character.
Back to contents ↑Unit Converter
Convert distance, speed, temperature, weight and liquid volume. Select the relevant category, enter a value, and read the converted result. Check the units before using a result.
Back to contents ↑Truck Axle Weight Calculator
Enter steer, drive and trailer axle-group weights, or use the first, second and third weighing method. Select pounds or kilograms. Gross weight is the sum of axle groups; for sequential weighing, drive = second − first and trailer = third − second. Compare with the applicable jurisdiction and equipment limits.
Back to contents ↑Trip Planner / ETA Calculator
This is a driving-duration and estimated-arrival-time calculator, not a general trip organizer. Enter departure and destination, local time zones, departure date and time, driving-day starting status and driving distances in Canada, the United States or Mexico as applicable. Review daylight-saving settings and planned breaks. Estimated arrival time is for planning only.
Back to contents ↑Route / Trip Distance Calculator
Enter the starting point and destination, review the suggested truck route and distance, and adjust route options and stops when available. Check road signs, vehicle restrictions, bridge clearances and official road information before following navigation.
Back to contents ↑Route Weather Forecast
Enter the route or load a trip’s locations where supported. Review forecast conditions along the route, not just at the destination. Use the map controls to zoom, recenter and expand the map. Forecasts may change and should be compared with official alerts.
Back to contents ↑Trip History
Open saved trips to review route information and reuse previously entered locations. Where available, use the navigation or route-weather actions for the selected trip.
Back to contents ↑Road Conditions
Use Find current location to identify nearby provinces and states. Review current road-event feeds and select a nearby jurisdiction or the Canada/U.S./Mexico information map to open its road-information service. Live event coverage may be incomplete; consult official 511 services.
Back to contents ↑Weather & Radar
Search for a city or use My location. View current weather and the recent radar loop. Radar colors indicate observed precipitation intensity, not a future forecast. Compare the radar with forecast cards and official weather warnings.
Back to contents ↑HOS Summary Comparison
Compare general Canadian, U.S. and Mexican commercial-driver hours-of-service rules, including driving limits, duty periods, rest and sleeper-berth concepts. This is a summary only; local rules, exemptions and carrier policies may differ.
Back to contents ↑15 Safe Driving Commandments
Review the 15 reminders, including defensive driving, speed limits, avoiding phone use, rest, sober driving, following distance, signals, pedestrian safety, traffic controls, lane discipline, calm driving, nighttime caution, vehicle inspection, weather and protecting people.
Back to contents ↑Conversion & Axle Weight Formulas
Refer to distance, speed, temperature, weight and liquid-volume formulas, plus axle-group and sequential weighing formulas. Confirm the selected liquid density when converting between volume and weight.
Back to contents ↑YouTube / Local Music Player
Choose YouTube or local music, then select the genre or playlist. Use Play/Pause, Stop, Previous/Next, skip controls, shuffle, repeat and speed as supported. Configure playback before driving and avoid screen interaction while driving.
Back to contents ↑Install on Home Screen
Use the available installation option for the whole tools collection or a standalone utility. On iPhone, use the browser Share menu and Add to Home Screen when supported. The installed PWA may display differently from the browser version.
Back to contents ↑Troubleshooting
If location is unavailable, review browser permission settings. If a map appears blank, check connectivity and reload. If a standalone tool differs from the main page, verify which version you opened. Do not rely on a stale weather or road-condition display.
Back to contents ↑Safety and legal notice
Driving hours, route restrictions, axle limits, closures, weather and carrier policies must be verified against current official sources. Maps, forecasts, driving times and calculations are planning aids—not a substitute for verified legal requirements.
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