Following the release of the popular Navman MY Truck GPS in 2012, Navman has announced the launch of the MY Truck II that it promises to be bigger and better than ever.
The sat-nav, which specifically incorporates features tailored to truck drivers, now includes improved guidance for B-doubles and HAZMAT-restricted vehicles, access to free lifetime monthly maps updates, as well as a large 7-inch screen designed especially for larger vehicles to help drivers clearly view map details.
"The MY Truck II incorporates some big advances in terms of the appearance and functionality of the device that, we believe, will really help improve driving for truck drivers – for example, the bigger screen just makes sense as it means GPS maps and instructions are more convenient to view, while the most up-to-date mapping information is crucial for truck drivers who cover many kilometres and spend so much time on the road,” said Navman Australia country director Wendy Hammond.
"Updates to the device also include vigorous testing to significantly enhance and enrich the devices’ professional truck mode, which provides special guidance for B-doubles and HAZMAT restricted vehicles.
"The function takes away the need to have to boringly plan a trip using road gazettes – simply enter your truck’s dimensions and loads, and the Navman MY Truck II will offer routes suitable for your vehicle. This will help you steer clear of areas not appropriate for your truck such as roads, tunnels and bridges with height, width, length, weight, load, large vehicle and hazardous material restrictions,” said Ms Hammond.
Navman is also offering truck drivers the latest mapping information for free with its rapid map refresh function that gives access to free validated and verified monthly maps updates for the lifetime of the sat-nav. This feature is said to provide the most up-to-date information regarding new roads, safety alerts, speed cameras, school zones and red light cameras – as well as new points of interests such as hospitals and airports.
In addition landmark guidance plus directs drivers by pointing out objects they see through their windscreen such as the colours and names of buildings and geographical features to guide them, making navigation instructions easier to understand.
Free lifetime live traffic updates from SUNA are also updated continuously on the MY Truck II to help truck drivers avoid suburban traffic at any given day or time. A fuel type search additionally allows truck drivers to find a petrol station that stocks the right fuel for their truck.
