GPS Navigation for Truckers

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Truck GPS & Navigation

Not all GPS apps are created equal. These are designed with truckers in mind—routing around low bridges, weight limits, and tricky roads that four-wheelers never think about.

Truck-aware routing (height/weight/HAZMAT), lane guidance, POIs (truck stops, scales, parking), and Wi-Fi map updates. No monthly plan required for offline maps.

Truck GPS units let you set your rig’s profile (height, weight, axles) so routes avoid low bridges and restricted roads. Connected features like traffic/weather can use your phone’s hotspot or built-in LTE.

GPS Vehicle Navigation Systems (Current Picks)

Garmin dēzl OTR820 (8″)

Same core routing in a compact 8″ unit. Easier to mount, less glare, lighter on power and budget.

View at Garmin Garmin Truck GPS Lineup

TomTom GO Expert Plus

Professional large-vehicle routing, frequent map updates, truck POIs, rugged build. Choose your screen size.

View at TomTom TomTom Truck Sat-Navs

Truck-Aware Navigation Apps (Phones/Tablets)

CoPilot Truck

Offline maps, truck profiles, turn-by-turn routing tailored to your rig.

Get CoPilot CoPilot Truck Info

TomTom GO Navigation (Android)

Frequent map updates, offline mode, clean interface.

View on Google Play App Overview

TomTom GO Navigation (iOS)

iPhone/iPad version with downloadable maps and traffic.

View on App Store App Overview

What to Look For

Truck routing: height/weight/axle/HAZMAT restrictions.
Screen size & mount: 7–10″ is typical for easy glanceability.
Updates: Wi-Fi map/software updates; active manufacturer support.
Connectivity: phone tethering or built-in LTE for live traffic, weather, fuel prices.
POIs for truckers: truck stops, weigh stations, service, parking.
Add-ons: dash cam, backup cam support, ELD/log tools (on tablets).

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