TomTom launching trucker-friendly GPS

Aug 25, 2016

Updated Sep 14, 2016

TomTom announced at the Great American Trucking Show it will be entering the trucking industry by introducing a trucker-friendly GPS, the TomTom Trucker 600.

The GPS offers a six-inch screen, which is larger than most others currently on the marketplace, according to TomTom Account Manager Alex Choup.

Additionally, the system offers 16 gigabytes of memory, which allows for updates to maps to have space to install on the unit. TomTom also offers free lifetime map updates, along with TomTom Traffic through the mobile phone app that communicates via bluetooth to the GPS unit.

With the bluetooth connectivity, drivers can log into TomTom MyDrive either on the mobile app or a web-based browser and plan their routes ahead, which are then sent to the unit over bluetooth.

The TomTom Trucker 600 will be available in the coming weeks at www.tomtom.com.

DOT set to eliminate speed limiter proposal, keep pre-2000 ELD exemption in place

A DOT package aimed at improving truckers' working conditions would provide truck parking funding, withdraw FMCSA's speed limiter mandate proposal, establish pilot programs for hours-of-service flexibility and more.

Fleetworthy's new Expedited Inspection service is now available for select ELD users in Nevada.

New 'Expedited Inspection' service available through select ELDs

Sharp new glider additions to Rissler small fleet underscore driver, family value

Just five weeks left to enter Overdrive's 2025 Small Fleet Championship

When will owner-operators have to compete with truly 'driverless' trucks?

More episodes »

Pride & Polish

Overdrive’s annual Pride & Polish virtual truck show attracts entries from across the nation showcasing show-quality design, mechanical ingenuity and plenty of trucking-business pride. Find recent-history awards shows, in-depth features about the winners, and more.