New GPS Devices for Truck Drivers

For the long-haul truck drivers, Rand McNally has launched two new truck-specific GPS units:  the 5-inch IntelliRoute TND 510, and the large, high-definition 7-inch IntelliRoute TND 710.

According to the company, the new units incorporate user-requested enhancements, the ability to incorporate real-time traffic, and a newly designed, thinner hardware unit.

“Rand McNally is committed to the commercial transportation industry and to the professional driver. Our IntelliRoute TND line has been enhanced to provide further value to over-the-road driver,” said Dave Muscatel, CEO of Rand McNally. 

New enhancements include:

Virtual Dashboard – At a glance, drivers can view sunrise or sunset, odometer, speed, altitude and other key metrics.

Traffic Predictor (Available only on the TND 710) – Integrates historic traffic patterns into routing.

Real-time traffic compatible – Truckers can calculate driving time with congestion ahead, or seek alternate routes. An additional accessory is needed; that accessory will be available at www.randmcnally.com for the suggested retail price of $89.99 and includes a lifetime traffic feed.

View Current Location by Mile Marker – View location by mile marker along major interstates.

Enhanced Truck-specific Points of Interest – Now includes truck washes, towing and service, and truck repair information from Truck Down.

Find a Location by Latitude and Longitude – Useful when delivering to oil fields, solar windmill fields, new construction, etc.

Finding a Destination by ZIP Code – One of the most requested enhancements, the new feature includes three-character input for Canada

Enhanced Quick Planner – Now includes user-defined average speed to further specify the time required from point to point.

Multi-Stop Entire Route Preview – Now choose from Detail View, Highway View (New), Trip Summary and Summary Map View (New) to better review a planned route.

Enhanced Voice Warnings – Drivers can prepare for sharp curves, upgrade/downgrade, time zone, upcoming construction, border crossing, and speed limit changes with user-set warnings.

Loaded vs. Empty Option – Allows the driver to select whether he/she is carrying content; required for IFTA reporting purposes.

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The company says IntelliRoute TND line of GPS products is “Trucker tested. Trucker approved.”  Suggested retail price is $349 for the 510 and $449 for the 710. 

Both units are available at truck stops and at other online retailers. It was announced Wednesday, March 9.

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