Anders Edenholm, chief project manager at Volvo Trucks, explains that the system now combines the cab’s audio and entertainment unit with the navigation and fleet management systems, creating an integrated system controlled via touch screen, voice and/or the steering wheel buttons.
“The new system allows drivers to personalise their workspace,” says Edenholm.
“For example, they can listen to their favourite local radio station no matter where they are, and they have hands-free access to both their personal phone as well as work phone,” he continues.
“Overall, this helps create an enhanced and safer driving experience by increasing the feeling of home when drivers are away for long periods of time.”
The new system also allows for easier and more efficient assignment handling, with the truck navigation system accepting a range of inputs for getting directions – including addresses, co-ordinates or simply touching the onscreen map.
Drivers can also access all Dynafleet OnBoard telematics services including Driver Times Support, Driver Coaching and Messaging.
“We’ve made it as easy as possible for drivers to navigate and complete their jobs,” says John Comer, head of product management at Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland.
“Because Dynafleet OnBoard and Navigation are integrated, drivers can receive messages with GPS coordinates and, in just with a few seconds, start navigating to their next job,” he adds.