Choosing the Right GPS System for Trucks

GPS system should be a portable and one that offers good quality reception in almost all settings and locations mapped into it

Vehicular GPS systems have made life a lot easier for people who need to travel long distances on unfamiliar routes. Commercial GPS systems are designed to meet the needs of truckers. To choose the right GPS system for their trucks, drivers have to ensure that the unit includes all the features necessary to make their road trips safe, easy and economical.

The Right GPS System for Trucks – Factors to Consider

Ideally, the GPS system you choose for your truck should be a portable and one that offers good quality reception in almost all settings and locations mapped into it. Modern GPS systems come with a wide range of versatile and user-friendly features. Some of the important points you should keep in mind when investing in the GPS system for your truck are:

· Automatic routing, rerouting and turn-by-turn navigation

· Facility to add unlimited waypoints

· Flexible mapping – facility to import maps if more extensive mapping is needed than that which is already on the system

· Long-life battery and recharge capability

· Screen size that offers clear and easy viewing

· Advanced tracking system so that fleet owner can keep track of the exact location of the vehicle – useful during emergencies and accidents

· Multi-destination routing – for those with many destinations to cover, this time-saving feature will automatically calculate the optimal route to get to the location as well as provide turn-by-turn directions to all

· Price – in terms of features offered.

Compare Different Models

Before you invest in a GPS system for your commercial vehicle, compare the different models available in the market. Online stores are good places to shop as they stock reputable brands of GPS systems for trucks like Cobra, Delph, Garmin, Pioneer, Rand McNally, PC Miler, Goodyear, Roadmax, and WorldNav. Consider cost and features of the device as well as your needs to choose the right GPS system for your truck.

GPS for Trucks PC Miler Navigator 440 GPS for Truckers, Refurbished

This unit is Manufacturer Refurbished, and carry 90 day Factory Warranty, We are Authorized Dealer

PC*MILER Navigator, powered by CoPilot, is changing the way commercial truck drivers work, making it possible for spoken street-level directions to be generated anywhere within seconds. It's the first GPS navigation system specifically designed for company drivers, owner operators, and leased operators and the only way to get industry standard PC*MILER directions in the cab. PC*MILER is used by more than 22,000 motor carriers, shippers and logistics companies around the world.

Benefits

• Reduces out-of-route, empty and deadhead mileage.
• Reduces fuel costs.
• Improves driver efficiency and dispatcher productivity.
• Helps avoid costly fines and vehicle damage.
• Provides accurate pick-up and delivery times.
• Safe and stress-free driving on truck-legal roads.
• Improves operational consistency with PC*MILER in the cab and back office.

Features:

• PC*MILER Routing: Practical, Shortest, 53'/102'' Trailer, HazMat, National Network and Toll Avoidance
• 13' 6'' height, 48' length, 80,000 pound weight and 96'' width restrictions
• Large, clear 4.3” touch screen display
• Truck-specific, loud spoken Dock-to-Dock directions throughout the U.S. and Canada
• Easily detour around unexpected congestion and avoid specific roads
• Optimizes up to 50 stops
• Miss a turn? With fast automatic route recalculation, drivers will never be lost
• Truck stops, rest areas, weigh stations plus 6 Million additional Points of Interest
• Easy-to-see Driver Safety Screen; flexible and clear 2D and 3D map views
• Pre-installed software and map data, works out of the box

Specifications:

• Processor: Samsung SIRF Atlas 3
• Operating System: Windows CE .NET 5.0
• Memory: 64 MB RAM, 2 GB flash ROM
• Weight: 6.72 oz
• Display: 4.3” TFT widescreen touch display, 480 x 272 pixel resolution, Anti-glare
• GPS: Internal SiRF Star III GPS antenna
• Audio Output: Built-in 2W speaker, Earphone jack
• Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, Capacity: 1150 mAH
• Navigation time: 3hrs (average)
• Standby time: 180hrs (average)
• Expansion Slot: SD card slot; 2 GB Card preloaded with maps included
• Entertainment: Supports standard audio, video and photo files