The 5 Best Truck GPS Systems October, 2018 (And 10 Other Models)
Truck GPS units make it easy to go to locations one has never gone to before. making routes based on hazmat restrictions, semi-truck size limits including bridge clearance, speed limits meant specifically for truckers, and truck-specific points of interest like truck stops, weigh stations, convenient parkings, and lodging accomodations with large parkings.
The models listed here are specifically tagged by their manufacturers as truck-specific with features beneficial for truckers and large displays.
The List:
Considering this trucker GPS's average ranking of 76%, we believe that the Garmin Dezl 770LMTHD is currently Alphachooser's best trucker GPS 2018. Furthermore, we think that our sample of 429 reviews from our sources gives us a high confidence level (more on confidence levels) that justifies labelling it a "no-brainer best choice."
Special: Foursquare, Customized Truck Routing, Easy route shaping
Because most trucks have large dashboards, the dezl 760LMT (like other 7-inch truck GPS units) addresses this issue by simply being more visible with a display size of 7 inches while also featuring a few bells and whistles designed to meet the needs of today's truckers.
While the dezl 760LMT's large display makes it easier to see what's on the screen, Garmin also claims that the "extra loud" enhanced speakers are designed to make it easier to listen to spoken turn-by-turn directions. The GPS device is supported by lifetime map and traffic updates catered to truck drivers who want to locate relevant points of interests and find alternative routes to avoid restricted roads and delay-causing traffic jams. Other features that truckers may find handy include wireless camera compatibility (for keeping an eye on the truck's rear when moving in reverse) and customized truck routing which allows users to plan their trip while factoring in the vehicle's weight, profile, and type of cargo.
The dezl 760LMT is not without its flaws. Many users critical of this GPS unit complained about inaccurate routing (a complaint, however, that is common to most GPS units and illustrates how important it is to take GPS routing with a grain of salt), with some having been directed to take unnecessary detours. Some users also noted that it also freezes occasionally, which could keep it from telling a driver to make a turn at the right time. It's also interesting to note that it's not advisable to mount the device directly on the windshield as drivers could run the risk of getting ticketed because of the unit's size, as one reviewer found out the hard way. After analyzing over 417 reviews (both positive and critical), our system gave the dezl 760LMT an adjusted score of 4-star.
Easy to see, easy to hear, and being trucker-friendly has allowed the dezl 760LMT to rank as one of the best truck GPS navigators.
More truck GPS systems, sorted by the latest model first:
With specs such as a 6-hour battery life, double speakers (the mount has its own speaker), Bluetooth connectability, and internet browsing, this feature-overloaded truck GPS also sports cameras of two (dashcam) and eight (front cam) megapixels, Wi-Fi, and SiriusXM radio (with a 3-month free trial).
Display size = 8 inches
Rand McNally TND 740 Commercial Gps
The TND 740 truck GPS sports a 16GB storage capacity, toll costs, audio-out capability, as well as trucking-specific features, like routing based on one's vehicle's size and load type, a virtual dashboard, plus lifetime map and traffic updates.
Magellan Roadmate Commercial 5370T-LMB Truck Route Gps
This commercial truck GPS comes with a log and status reporting feature, PhantomALERT premium, and customizable truck routing, on a display size of 5 inches (which can be limitative for truck users).
Display size = 5.0 inches
Special: PC and MAC Compatible
Rand McNally TND Tablet Gps For Truck Drivers
Android KitKat quad-core device that blurs the line between GPS and tablet, yielding a multi-functional device for truckers with an 8-inch 1280 x 800 display, 4000 mAh of battery power, and 16 GB of memory.
Special: Tablet, 5 MP rear camera
Rand McNally TND 525 Commercial Truck Gps
On top of its basic specs, the TND 525, which Rand McNally claims to have 35% more truck routing information than other GPS units, sports trucking-related tools, such as markers for truck stops and service locations, maintenance or service alerts, and lane assist for junction view, but does not include free map updates.
Rand McNally IntelliRoute TND 730 LM Truck Gps
Aside from the Rand-McNally truck tools, this truckers' GPS also has an AV input for cameras and a feature that estimates toll costs and compares non-toll routes.
Display size = 7.0 inches
Magellan RoadMate RC9485T-LMB Commercial Gps
A 7-inch screen, an HOS and IFTA logbook, Bluetooth 4.0, and SmartGPS Eco cloud content (weather forecasts, fuel prices, etc.) are some of the main features of this truck GPS.
Special: Advance Weather & Alerts, Yellow Sign Alerts, Toll Booth Alerts
Magellan RoadMate Commercial 5190T-LM Truck Route Gps
This 5-inch truck GPS adds free lifetime map and traffic updates to its set of features, which include truck POIs, lifetime traffic camera alerts, and a battery time of up to four hours.
Special: OneTouch Favorites Menu
Garmin dezl 560LMT Gps For Truck Drivers
Smaller truck GPS (Garmin also offers a 7-inch unit) with a Dashboard mount and a 5-inch display.
Special: Customizable main menu, Where Am I? function, Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos)
