GPS for trucks

When selecting a GPS navigation system for a big-rig truck (or RV for that matter), there are three key things to consider:

• Screen size
• Ability to route based upon restrictions such as height, width, length, weight and hazardous materials
• Inclusion of truck service points of interest

To be honest, GPS navigation systems are new, and no model is perfect. There will be routing errors, so it’s important to cross check routes against truck-specific maps, discuss “last mile” options with the delivery site, etc. But these units can be helpful and assist you in avoiding hazards, finding truck services, etc.

A couple of other notes before we get into the specifics of each brand and model… Some models are simply more intuitive than others. Garmin is famous for this. Follow the Amazon links below to read hands on reviews of many models.

Listed below are current models that we are aware of.

Garmin dezl 760LMT

• 7″ screen
• Garmin dezl 760LMT review
• Garmin dezl 760LMT manufacturer’s webpage
• Garmin Dezl 760LMT at Amazon

Garmin dezl 560LMT

• 5″ screen
• Garmin dezl 560LMT review
• Garmin dezl 560LMT manufacturer’s webpage
• Garmin dezl 560LMT at Amazon

 

Garmin nuvi 465T

• 4.3″ screen
• Garmin nuvi 465T review
• Garmin nuvi 465t manufacturer’s webpage
• Garmin nuvi 465t at Amazon

 

PC Miler NAV540

• 5″ screen
• PC Miler 540 manufacturer’s webpage
• PC Miler 540 at Amazon

PC Miler NAV740

• 7″ screen
• PC Miler 740 manufacturer’s webpage
• PC Miler 740 at Amazon

Rand McNally Intelliroute TND 500

• 5” screen
• Rand McNally Intelliroute TND 500 manufacturer’s webpage
• Rand McNally Intelliroute TND 500 at Amazon

Cobra GPSM 7700

• 7″ screen
• Cobra GPSM 7700 manufacturer’s web page
• Cobra GPSM 7700 at Amazon

 

Goodyear GY500X

• 4.3″ screen
• Goodyear GY500X at Amazon

Magellan + CoPilot

While the above units come with pre-loaded truck specific software, Magellan has taken a different route, choosing to offer the add-on CoPilot software (from the company behind PC Miler) for the units listed below:

Magellan RoadMate 1470

• 4.7″ screen
• Magellan RoadMate 1470 review
• Magellan RoadMate 1470 at Amazon

 

Magellan RoadMate 1700

• 7″ screen
• Magellan RoadMate 1700 review
• Magellan RoadMate 1700 at Amazon

 

Magellan CoPilot software at Amazon