Trucks hitting low bridges could finally be a thing of the past thanks to a satellite navigation unit designed for HGV drivers, and supported by the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
All you do is enter the vehicle weight and dimensions, and the unit provides data on clearance heights, weight restrictions, speed restrictions and problematic sharp turns. There is also a map share function that allows drivers to make corrections to their maps.
For those already equipped with TomTom GO units, there is a Truck Navigation SD card converter for trucks.
Says FTA policy manager James Firth: "It was over two years ago that FTA challenged the SatNav industry to develop a product aimed at HGVs.
"The result is a product that will help drivers avoid obstacles, saving money and time and preventing chaos. It also has a greater bias for motorways and major roads – meaning it will tend not to send large vehicles down small country lanes even where there is no statutory restriction."
