TomTom WORK Introduces Truck Navigation

HANOVER, GERMANY – TomTom WORK, the B2B division of TomTom, presented the newest trends in connected navigation services for vehicle fleets at the IAA Commercial Vehicles exhibition in Hanover, Germany, which was held Sept.25–Oct. 2, according to www.tnn.co.uk.

TomTom WORK’s solution will feature route information optimized for transport and logistics companies featuring relevant information, such as clearance heights and weight restrictions. With new routing algorithms, TomTom WORK’s truck navigation solution makes it possible for trucks to be kept away from small town roads and narrow residential areas whenever possible. Typical or maximum truck speeds are also taken into consideration and so the expected arrival times are realistically calculated. All users have to do is enter their vehicle parameters, such as vehicle measurements or axle and total weight, into the TomTom WORK navigation solution.

TomTom WORK provides truck navigation as an optional accessory on an SD card, so that a simple upgrade is possible at a low price. The accessory comes with maps for Central and Western Europe, whereby truck navigation is available for the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Benelux. The solution will be available at the end of 2008 at a price of £119 excluding VAT, with the TomTom GO x30 series. There will also be an attractive introductory offer available at the IAA.

Also, TomTom WORK’s truck navigation solution with its routing algorithms is designed to direct trucks onto larger roads whenever possible. This relieves town and residential areas from exhaust fumes and excess noise. The more economic and continuous driving style on main roads prevents stop-and-go traffic and also results in less fuel consumption.

With TomTom WORK, fleet managers have the opportunity to track vehicles around the clock and profit from extensive reporting tools. This includes reports on working times, speed profile and the number of journeys and stops of the individual drivers. The new TomTom WORK WEBFLEET is the core component of the connected navigation solution from TomTom WORK. Connected navigation enables the swift allocation of work orders and information exchange between the office and its drivers, automated reporting, and simple navigation.