Transport technology company EROAD is partnering with location data and technology platform HERE Technologies for commercial vehicle routing and navigation solutions in New Zealand, Australia and North America.
HERE and EROAD have jointly designed a navigation application that is integrated into EROAD Go+, a new solution in North America for enhanced pickup and delivery workflow.
The new system connects to a truck fleet’s transportation management system to mobilise dispatch and capture proof of delivery data digitally for better visibility, productivity and less paperwork.
The tool also optimises routes based on road attributes and conditions including truck restrictions, bridge heights, hazardous material restrictions and traffic. The app features live turn-by-turn navigation with lane assist, and audible guidance on upcoming turns, so drivers can safely stay focused on the road and traffic conditions around them.
“We place an incredible focus on ease of use and reliability because that enables drivers to operate their vehicles safely,” EROAD chief executive Steven Newman says.
“Our partnership with HERE made it easy to design and launch routing and navigation solutions that support our vision of safe and productive roads.”
HERE Technologies Asia Pacific and Japan senior vice president and general manager Stanmira Koleva says the partnership with EROAD will bring new innovations in fleet management and driver safety.
“We are really excited to be able to partner on EROAD Go as this solution will empower both business and drivers with real-time feedback such as alerts and traffic conditions and ensure truck drivers have the most optimized routes to travel on.
“With our complementary strengths in fleet management and location technology, a partnership between HERE and EROAD is a natural fit,” Koleva says.
HERE Technologies is based in the Netherlands and has over 8000 employees. The company is owned by a consortium of major automotive companies such as Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW.
