Teletrac Navman has launched a new journey planner tool available through its TN360 artificial intelligence software that enables transport operators to build an exact route for their task.
The solution allows a transport operator to create routes for drivers including exact roads to follow including any specific heavy vehicle infrastructure.
Paired with the SmartNav: Route application on the driver’s in-cab device that provides turn-by-turn navigation, it helps businesses meet contract requirements, specific company or customer safety requirements, permit conditions, vehicle standards or load compliance.
“Our Journey Planner tool is a major step up from traditional navigation software which is not designed to keep drivers on a prescribed route,” Teletrac Navman chief product officer Andrew Rossington says.
“Traditional software often redirects drivers to a route that is not desirable, causing compliance or safety issues when truck drivers are sent onto light vehicle only routes or across protected infrastructure.
“We design technology with the aim of solving everyday issues for transporters – it’s a direct response to what our customers are asking for. This level of control is going to make operations smoother and more productive for busy transport operators,” Rossington says.
When considering loads that transport operators undertake, such as hazardous substances or valuable goods, planning the exact path ahead of time helps to ensure a safe trip.
This includes vehicle considerations, road considerations, infrastructure such as bridges and tunnels, and permits when building journeys.
A driver can be deviated from the route due to a range of obstacles such as road closures, accidents and road works.
The SmartNav: Route application, which displays the route on the driver device, will notify drivers if they leave a designated route and automatically redirect the driver back to the planned journey via the safest and most compliant roads and will simultaneously alert the back-office.
The tool also enables transport operators to provide more accurate quotes based on a chosen route and plan better driver schedules with more precise route timing.
*Go to teletracnavman.co.nz/tn360 for more information.
