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GPS Navigator for Truckers, CDL Drivers Coming from NCC
Nov 5, 2008
NCC, a manufacturer of consumer electrical devices, says it is developing a Goodyear-branded portable navigation device (PND) geared specifically for the trucking industry and for CDL drivers of other commercial vehicles, such as commercial vans, trailers, and large RVs and motor homes.
The GY500X features will include:
-up-to-date commercial routes
-height restrictions
-vehicle weight restrictions and weight per axle restrictions
-hazardous materials restrictions
-4.3-inch widescreen touch display
-Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free mobile phone calls
-FM transmitter for car stereo integration
-points of interest specific for commercial vehicle drivers
- weigh stations, truck stops, and diesel gas locations
The unit will also provide commercial trucking-specific routes based on factors the driver can input, including vehicle height, vehicle weight, and freight contents, according to NCC. Given these parameters, the unit can provide a targeted route that highlights weigh stations and avoids restricted roads, the company says.
"Right now the commercial trucking industry lacks a true portable navigation solution for their needs," said Barry Rosenstock, NCC vice president of operations. "Truckers have to resort to using laptop computers with specialized software, or a portable GPS that only does half the job. We're bringing a solution that knows truck-specific speed limits, identifies weigh stations, even calls out roads that certain chemical carriers can't travel on so that our country's commercial drivers can more efficiently move from one city to the next."
Nov 5, 2008
NCC, a manufacturer of consumer electrical devices, says it is developing a Goodyear-branded portable navigation device (PND) geared specifically for the trucking industry and for CDL drivers of other commercial vehicles, such as commercial vans, trailers, and large RVs and motor homes.
The GY500X features will include:
-up-to-date commercial routes
-height restrictions
-vehicle weight restrictions and weight per axle restrictions
-hazardous materials restrictions
-4.3-inch widescreen touch display
-Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free mobile phone calls
-FM transmitter for car stereo integration
-points of interest specific for commercial vehicle drivers
- weigh stations, truck stops, and diesel gas locations
The unit will also provide commercial trucking-specific routes based on factors the driver can input, including vehicle height, vehicle weight, and freight contents, according to NCC. Given these parameters, the unit can provide a targeted route that highlights weigh stations and avoids restricted roads, the company says.
"Right now the commercial trucking industry lacks a true portable navigation solution for their needs," said Barry Rosenstock, NCC vice president of operations. "Truckers have to resort to using laptop computers with specialized software, or a portable GPS that only does half the job. We're bringing a solution that knows truck-specific speed limits, identifies weigh stations, even calls out roads that certain chemical carriers can't travel on so that our country's commercial drivers can more efficiently move from one city to the next."
