Garmin International Inc. is a common name when it comes to satellite
navigation, and this time round they show that they do not only care
about ordinary drivers like you and I, but they also have the interests
of over-the-road, long-haul navigation and delivery trucks in their
hearts by announcing the new nüvi 465T. Unveiled at the Mid America
Truck Show that is currently going on till the 21st, the Garmin nüvi
465T is able to support multiple truck profiles and features advanced
routing and guidance to support truck-related road restrictions
including height, width, length, weight and hazardous materials. All
you need to do is clue in the device by entering the truck’s dimensions
and load restrictions, and the nüvi 465T will get to work straight away
by adjusting the many routes ahead based on your truck’s profile.
Pretty neat - hopefully the map data is updated though as you wouldn’t
want to drive into a tunnel or under a bridge that is too low for your
rig just because Garmin says so.
In addition, the nüvi 465T holds the distinction of being the first
navigational device that offers locations in the National Truck and
Trailer Services (NTTS) Breakdown Directory, whihc is actually a
comprehensive guide to semi-truck repair facilities nationwide. This
preloaded guide offers drivers access to over 30,000 repair and heavy
duty towing services for the continental United States, making it easy
for drivers to easily find truck-specific points of interest, such as
truck repair, towing and recovery, tire sales and repair, glass repair,
fuels stops and more.
Each purchase of the nüvi 465T will be accompanied by
subscription-free lifetime traffic alerts in most major metro areas
nationwide courtesy of NAVTEQ Traffic, and drivers will be better able
to plan their route by being notified of traffic delays and road
construction in order to detour around the incident. Warnings of
upcoming road conditions will also help drivers be more careful of
possible hazards right up ahead including sharp curves, steep grades
and road narrows among others. In the rare event where the driver loses
his/her co-ordinates, there is the nifty “Where am I?” feature that
will display one’s current exact latitude and longitude coordinates,
closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations and nearest address
and intersection.