Tag: GPS

Driver Blames Car GPS For Massive Mulch Spill

Driver Blames Car GPS For Massive Mulch Spill

| April 23, 2013 | 24 Replies

Driver blames GPS for incident.

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California Court Calls Cell Phone GPS Is A Distraction

California Court Calls Cell Phone GPS Is A Distraction

| April 10, 2013 | 6 Replies

If you rely on your cell phone for GPS guidance in California, you might be putting yourself at risk for a distracted driving citation.

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Rand McNally Introduces its Next Generation 5″ Truck GPS Device

Rand McNally Introduces its Next Generation 5″ Truck GPS Device

| March 22, 2013 | 6 Replies

Rand McNally unveiled its new IntelliRoute® TND™ 520 connected GPS device for professional drivers. The TND™ 520, which includes a new ruggedized case, Lifetime Maps, and a host of new features, will be available for sale starting in May.

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VDOT Warns Truck Drivers To Stay Off This Road

VDOT Warns Truck Drivers To Stay Off This Road

| March 15, 2013 | 20 Replies

VDOT wants drivers to avoid this shortcut.

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FMCSA Issues GPS Recommendations For Truck Drivers

FMCSA Issues GPS Recommendations For Truck Drivers

| March 11, 2013 | 16 Replies

The FMCSA has issued recommendations for GPS units.

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Truck Driver Gadgets: Gear For The Road- GPS, Dash Cams and More

Truck Driver Gadgets: Gear For The Road- GPS, Dash Cams and More

| March 11, 2013 | Reply

Which gadget could you not do without?

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Video: Truck Driver Jailed For GPS Error

Video: Truck Driver Jailed For GPS Error

| January 4, 2013 | 69 Replies

A truck driver makes a mistake and spends 5 days in jail because of it.

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UPDATE: Driver Led Astray By GPS Is Sentenced To Jail

UPDATE: Driver Led Astray By GPS Is Sentenced To Jail

| December 20, 2012 | 55 Replies

The truck driver who damaged a historic bridge learns his fate.

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Repeated GPS Error Leads Drivers Through Narrow Neighborhood

Repeated GPS Error Leads Drivers Through Narrow Neighborhood

| November 19, 2012 | 13 Replies

GPS error causes costly mistake.

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GPS Unit Designed For Trucks Leads Driver Into Low Bridge

GPS Unit Designed For Trucks Leads Driver Into Low Bridge

| November 1, 2012 | 84 Replies

Another GPS leads driver astray story.

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Lost Driver Makes Destructive Mistake

Lost Driver Makes Destructive Mistake

| October 17, 2012 | 46 Replies

Misdirection and mistake leads to destruction.

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Jailed Truck Driver Who Hit Historic Bridge Learns Reconstruction Total

Jailed Truck Driver Who Hit Historic Bridge Learns Reconstruction Total

| October 11, 2012 | 36 Replies

The truck driver who hit a historic covered bridge learns the finial total to rebuild the bridge he nearly destroyed.

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Rand McNally Introduces New EOBR Technologies

Rand McNally Introduces New EOBR Technologies

| October 9, 2012 | 2 Replies

Rand McNally unveils a device that turns GPS units, tablet computers and smart phones into a standards-compliant EOBR system.

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Software Update Available For IntelliRoute TND 510

Software Update Available For IntelliRoute TND 510

| September 2, 2012 | 2 Replies

A software update for the IntelliRoute TND 510 is sure to please drivers.

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Truck Driver Gadgets: Garmin Dezl 760 With Active Lane Guidance

Truck Driver Gadgets: Garmin Dezl 760 With Active Lane Guidance

| August 23, 2012 | 5 Replies

Check out Garmin’s latest navigation system designed specifically for trucks, with active lane guidance.

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Trucker GPS Units for the Smart Driver

Trucker GPS Units for the Smart Driver

| May 10, 2012 | 27 Replies

We take a look at some of the newest and best trucker friendly GPS units available. Which one is right for you?

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Trucker: GPS Sent Me Astray

Trucker: GPS Sent Me Astray

| April 11, 2012 | 2 Replies

While technology is helpful, it could also get you in trouble. More truckers having issues with GPS.

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Trucker: GPS Get Me a $7,000 Fine

Trucker: GPS Get Me a $7,000 Fine

| April 3, 2012 | 6 Replies

While your GPS may keep you from getting lost, it might not keep you out of trouble.

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Trucker GPS: Rand McNally Named Top System

Trucker GPS: Rand McNally Named Top System

| February 24, 2012 | 2 Replies

Rand McNally secured a big endorsement win from Heavy Duty Trucking and the ATA when their communication software made the Top 20 Trucking Products of 2011. Get a closer look at it here.

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Volvo VN 780 – A Closer Look

Volvo VN 780 – A Closer Look

| February 10, 2012 | 9 Replies

The new 2012 Volvo VN 780 semi tractor is one of the safest and most advanced heavy duty trucks on the road. Get a closer look.

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Truckers & Food Processors Team Up with Technology

Truckers & Food Processors Team Up with Technology

| February 1, 2012 | 1 Reply

Revised food safety standards have trucking companies and processors working together with technology.

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Trucker GPS: The Best in Navigation

Trucker GPS: The Best in Navigation

| December 2, 2011 | 5 Replies

Finding the best GPS for truckers can be overwhelming. CDL Life has reviewed some of the top GPS models for truck drivers. Trucker Navigation is crucial!

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Trucker GPS: Units for Long Haul Truckers

Trucker GPS: Units for Long Haul Truckers

| November 23, 2011 | 3 Replies

CDL Life reviews 2011′s top GPS units for professional truck drivers. There will be more reviews in Winter 2011 for truck-specific GPS models.

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