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A Global Positioning System (GPS) is a beneficial tool for any driver, but an absolute necessity for a truck driver. If you spend your days on the road, it is important to know exactly where you are going. A GPS will help up your trucking game! Sure many people have GPS systems on their phones now, but they aren’t as powerful as the GPS a truck driver needs. Here is our list of the best GPS for truck drivers. 

 

Garmin DezlCam LMTHD

This Garmin GPS is built for truck drivers and features a built-in front dashcam. It provides continuous video recording and has a built-in accident detection system. This GPS system has many desirable features, including alerts about sharp curves, high winds, restrictions, and more. It also has a built-in trip planner that allows you to plan routes with multiple stops to drive immediately or save for the future. 

 

Rand McNally OverDryve 8 Pro

The Rand McNally OverDryve 8 Pro is a popular truck-specific navigation system. This advanced system allows you to receive real-time updates about traffic conditions, weather, and fuel prices based on your route. It also has advanced lane guidance, warnings, toll costs, fuel logs, and so much more! 

This system has an app that connects to your device and helps you keep records and play SiriusXM radio. It also offers a front dashcam.

 

Garmin dezl 770LMTHD

This Garmin navigation system is affordable, user-friendly, and popular among many truck drivers. This GPS features a 7-inch touchscreen, clear navigation commands, and is designed specifically for trucks. This GPS even includes logging features to enable you to keep track of maintenance, hours, fuel, and whatever else you may need. 

 

TomTom Trucker 620

This system comes with updated truck-specific maps and is compatible with Bluetooth, Siri, and Google. It can even program specialized routes according to your truck. This GPS features a 6-inch touchscreen, real-time traffic updates, and a long battery life. This GPS was explicitly designed with truck drivers in mind. 

 

CARMATE GPS Navigator for Truck and Car

This GPS is designed for use in both a car and a truck. It features a sensitive touchscreen and a clear display. It can even sync with your phone to play music or make a phone call. This GPS offers a 7-inch touchscreen with overhead and street views and clear navigation. It is Bluetooth compatible and comes with a mounting bracket. 

It is a great multipurpose navigator; however, the only downside is it is not designed specifically for trucks. It doesn’t support truck data like locations of low bridges and weight stations, but is still a great GPS.

 

Closing

A GPS is an absolute necessity for truck drivers. These are five of the most popular GPS systems among truck drivers that will help improve your ability to plan your route ahead of time.

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