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Stupid question right? Well maybe but the word truck can mean different things to different people. Some only think of large, long-haul trucks. Others think of SUVs commonly seen around town like a Chevy Suburban or Toyota Sequoia. Or there are pickup trucks with a flatbed on the back. If you're from the U.K. you'll probably be thinking lorry.
At TruckGPS.org it means all those things. It looks at how commercial truck drivers and their fleet managers face unique challenges, challenges that can be met using GPS technology.
Truck GPS can help with turn-by-turn navigation, dispatching, preventative maintenance as well as monitoring the mechanical health of your vehicle. Fleet managers can use it to keep their trucks secure, operating efficiently and fully utilized.
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GPS Units Archive
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How useful is truck GPS on an iPhone?
Posted on June 14, 2011 | 1 CommentYou might have heard of a navigation app now available for iPhone users that is aimed at the truck GPS market. The CoPilot Live Truck GPS-nav app is similar to... -
Texting while driving – Just as dangerous for truckers
Posted on March 31, 2011 | No CommentsOver the last few months we’ve seen a lot of campaigns to build awareness about the dangers of texting while driving. The DOT included it as part of their push... -
EOBR ruling signals death of Driver Log Books
Posted on February 8, 2011 | 4 CommentsA recent decision by the FMCSA will make EOBRs compulsory for all truck drivers sometime before June 4, 2015. This is because the rule will come into effect three years... -
How flexible is your truck GPS software?
Posted on January 25, 2011 | 1 CommentWhen it comes to navigation and mapping tools, the only constant is change. Something that is up-to-date now will be obsolete in the near future as roads change, new highways... -
What’s the best Truck GPS on the market?
Posted on January 11, 2011 | 43 CommentsGetting the right GPS for your truck is critically important When you’re looking to buy a GPS device for your truck the first thing to realize is that it’s not... -
Truck GPS is more than just navigation
Posted on August 11, 2010 | 2 CommentsGPS devices built specifically for truckers are growing in popularity, and it’s no surprise. Truck drivers spend most of their working day driving so it makes sense if they make... -
How can truckers deal with road restrictions?
Posted on July 29, 2010 | 6 CommentsAll roads are not always an option for trucks. Some roads have may have weight restrictions. Some may pass under bridges or other objects thus creating height restrictions. Others may...
