Truck Sat Nav
Love them or hate them the majority of drivers do own a sat nav, even if you know the route before setting off having the live traffic updates and a fairly accurate ETA for the customer is always handy.
There are many different makes, screen sizes and features on offer so we have shortlisted a few here. In our opinion the 7″ screen is the ideal size and the Garmin Deal LGV710 ticks all the boxes, however the choices range from 5″ to 10″ and it really is down to your personal preference and budget.
Regardless of which sat nav you decide on we would always recommend having a copy of a truckers atlas in the cab with you.
Trucker’s Atlas Britain
Which ever sat nav you may choose a truckers atlas is always an essential to have in your cab.
The 11th edition of the AA Truckers Atlas Britain includes over 3,600 bridge height restrictions, 23 port plans, roads less than 4 metres wide and a special feature in conjunction with Network Rail’s campaign to provide useful information to avoid bridge strikes.
Additionally, there is a 12-page section of London street mapping with height, width and weight restrictions clearly marked, as well as large scale district maps of London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester and Tyne & Wear.
1. Editors Choice
Garmin Dezl LGV710, EU MT-D Truck Sat
- 7” touchscreen truck sat nav offers a bright, crisp high-resolution display
- Get custom truck routing based on the size and weight of your truck, and see alerts for upcoming bridge heights, weight limits, sharp curves, steep grades and more.
- Leading-edge arrival planning with BirdsEye Satellite Imagery provides high-resolution aerial views of loading docks, truck entrances and security gates.
- The route planner feature helps drivers review their complete routes and determine the best places for fuel stops, comfort breaks and overnight stays
- Locate truck parking along your route with data from Truck Parking Europe. While connected with the Garmin dezl mobile app, check on parking availability to prevent crowded places
2.
Garmin dēzl LGV700 MT-S Truck Sat Nav
- Large, easy-to-read 7-inch touchscreen offers a bright, crisp, high-resolution display
- Get custom truck routing based on the size and weight of your truck, and see alerts for upcoming bridge heights, sharp curves and more
- Truck Parking Europe data display along your route and allow you to filter by preferred amenities or security level. Check on parking availability while connected to the Garmin Drive mobile app
- Industry-best load-to-dock guidance shows potential loading zones or storage lots when approaching your destination
- See popular routes used by fellow truckers to navigate new areas and increase situational awareness
3.
Garmin Dezl LGV810, EU Truck Sat Nav
- Large 8” touchscreen truck sat nav offers a bright, crisp high-resolution display in landscape or portrait view
- Get custom truck routing based on the size and weight of your truck, and see alerts for upcoming bridge heights, weight limits, sharp curves, steep grades and more
- Leading-edge arrival planning with BirdsEye Satellite Imagery provides high-resolution aerial views of loading docks, truck entrances and security gates
- The route planner feature helps drivers review their complete routes and determine the best places for fuel stops, comfort breaks and overnight stays
- Split-screen view shows drivers an overview of their remaining route and impending wind and weather conditions alongside their active map screen
4.
Garmin dēzl LGV1000 MT-DTruck Sat-nav
- Large, easy-to-read 10-inch touchscreen offers a bright, crisp, high-resolution display in landscape or portrait view
- Get custom truck routing based on the size and weight of your truck, and see alerts for upcoming bridge heights, weight limits, sharp curves, steep grades and more
- Preloaded Truck Parking Europe data display along your route and allow you to filter by preferred amenities or security level. Check on parking availability while connected to the Garmin Drive mobile app
- Industry-best load-to-dock guidance shows potential loading zones or storage lots when approaching your destination
- Several mounting options, including powered magnetic mount with heavy-duty suction cup, screw down mount and a 1-inch ball adapter with AMPS plate compatible with RAM mounting systems
5.
Garmin Dezl LGV1010, EU MT-D Truck Sat Nav
- Extra-large 10” touchscreen truck sat nav offers a bright, crisp high-resolution display in landscape or portrait view
- Get custom truck routing based on the size and weight of your truck, and see alerts for upcoming bridge heights, weight limits, sharp curves, steep grades and more
- Leading-edge arrival planning with BirdsEye Satellite Imagery provides high-resolution aerial views of loading docks, truck entrances and security gates
- The route planner feature helps drivers review their complete routes and determine the best places for fuel stops, comfort breaks and overnight stays
- Split-screen view shows drivers an overview of their remaining route and impending wind and weather conditions alongside their active map screen
6.
TomTom Truck Sat Nav GO Expert, 7
- Large 7 Inch HD Screen, Enjoy clear guidance and navigate effortlessly with your TomTom truck sat nav highest resolution 7 Inch HD screen on the HGV sat nav market smartly combined with a powerful speaker .
- Professional Large Vehicle Navigation: Receive custom routes and POIs for your bus, truck or coach, plus live alerts for bridge heights, ADR tunnels, UN Class restrictions and more.
- Stay Ahead of Traffic and Speed Cameras: Outsmart traffic and find the fastest routes with TomTom Traffic updates. Drive safer with jam tail warnings and 1 year of speed camera alerts.
- Unbeatable TomTom Maps: Access the most accurate, up-to-date World maps on the HGV sat nav market. Know you’re always on the right road with reliable routes designed for your vehicle.
- 4X FASTER Responsiveness: Get the info you need from your lorry sat nav fast with a modern interface and map view. Swipe, zoom and use features smoothly on an ultra-responsive touchscreen.
7.
Snooper TRUCKMATE S6900
- CLEAR 7″ LCD TOUCH SCREEN – One of the largest displays on the market, S6900 delivers clear and easy to read navigation instructions and is ideal for large vehicles where the windscreen may be further away from the driver.
- Snooper Truckmate specialist GPS products are specifically designed for Truck, Lorry and HGV use, helping commercial vehicle drivers get to their destination quickly, safely and economically.
- MULTI-ROUTE TECHNOLOGY – Input up to 16 destinations by searching via postcode, junction number or destination. Truckmate then calculates the most economical route for you to save time and money
- HGV LANE GUIDANCE AND JUNCTION VIEW – Driving larger vehicles is difficult; Truckmate shows the optimum lane helping you safely navigate through upcoming junctions
- USER DEFINED ALERTS FOR 10 VEHICLES – Input the Height and Width limits and Truckmate will alert you before reaching an impassable bridge or tunnel so that an alternative route can be taken.
- FREE LIFETIME UK & EUROPEAN MAP UPDATES – As all map data is provided on the 8GB Micro SD card included, any future UK and European map updates can be downloaded hassle free, ensuring your Snooper Sat Nav is always up to date
8.
Snooper TRUCKMATE S5100
- Snooper Truckmate specialist GPS products are specifically designed for Truck, Lorry and HGV use, helping commercial vehicle drivers get to their destination quickly, safely and economically
- LEAR 5″ LCD TOUCH SCREEN – Easy to read to read while driving, text size can be adjusted. Truckmate uses GPS data to display route speed limits, current speed and the height restrictions of upcoming bridges and tunnels
- MULTI-ROUTE TECHNOLOGY – Input up to 16 destinations by searching via postcode, junction number or destination. Truckmate then calculates the most economical route for you to save time and money
- HGV LANE GUIDANCE AND JUNCTION VIEW – Driving larger vehicles is difficult; Truckmate shows the optimum lane helping you safely navigate through upcoming junctions
- FREE LIFETIME UK & EUROPEAN MAP UPDATES – As all map data is provided on the 8GB Micro SD card included, any future UK and European map updates can be downloaded hassle free, ensuring your Snooper Sat Nav is always up to date