Rand McNally Offers Truck Navigation Device
March 15, 2010Rand McNally has launched the IntelliRouteTND700, a truck GPS device with a seven-inch high-definition screen and enhanced software features.
This new device provides greater mapping detail at each zoom level, a larger viewing screen, additional Trucker Business Tools, enhanced features, and 363,000 data updates.
The larger screen is designed to enhance the in-cab navigation experience, allowing drivers to be able to see more at a glance, as well as provide a quick, thorough understanding of the road ahead, said Dave Muscatel, CEO of Rand McNally.
The IntelliRoute TND700, like the IntelliRouteTND500 unit launched in 2009, was developed for professional truck drivers and tested extensively by professional drivers on the road. Many of the new and improved features in the IntelliRouteTND700 were developed as a direct result of driver feedback.
The IntelliRoute TND700 unit includes louder-than-normal speakers, custom designed mounting features such as an oversized suction cup and extra-long cable, as well as a suite of specialized Trucker Business Tools to assist drivers in managing the business aspects of trucking. Two new Trucker Business Tools are:
- Notepad. Drivers can type out a quick note such as "Call Dock with ETA 15 miles out," or "Good parking availability."
- Calendar. Drivers can reference the day, week, and month with this built-in calendar.
These features are easily accessed and used with an oversized stylus provided with the unit to extend reach in cab.
Enhancements include access to points of interest such as truck stops, rest areas, and retail locations, with just a few clicks. Advance notification is now available for Norpass and Prepass availability at weigh stations. Border crossings can be pre-set to prohibit routing across country borders. Multi-stop routing has been improved to include on-the-fly vias and additional stopovers.
The 700 series unit includes more than 363,000 data updates derived from users of the IntelliRouteTND500 ìTell Randî feedback feature as well as proprietary research from Rand McNally. Overall, IntelliRouteTNDdevices provide 35% more truck routing information than other GPS units.
"Accurate, truck-specific road data and restrictions help avoid accidents and substantial fines, improve asset utilization and arrival times, and keeps insurance costs down for drivers," said Danny Sack, Senior Product Manager of Rand McNally.
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