Navteq has released a road transport specific Australian digital map designed for truck and fleet applications
Navteq, a global provider of maps, traffic and location data enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world, has announced the availability of Navteq Transport.
Said to be unique among truck navigation map products in Australia, Navteq Transport is offered as part of the digital map and includes truck specific attributes to support efficiencies in the transportation industry.
Designed specifically for trucks and large vehicles, these attributes enable Navteq customers to develop a wide range of solutions in the areas of truck management and navigation.
Incorporated in the product are over 20 attributes such as physical and legal restrictions including bridge heights and weight, traffic signs, truck speed limits, hazardous material and preferred truck routes.
These attributes are available for all the major highways throughout Australia. Additional coverage in the metro areas of Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth, and Adelaide, includes arterial and secondary roads.
To keep the product relevant to today’s trucking industry, Navteq says it conducted interviews with truck operators globally, including interviews in Australia.
Information about low bridges, which are a part of the Navteq Transport data set, was found to be of critical importance to truck drivers across all regions. In Australia, drivers are particularly time conscious, indicating a strong desire for GPS-based solutions that can save them time on the road.
“Our interviews revealed that drivers plan their routes so that it takes them to their destination in the quickest manner,” says Aaron Dannenbring, vice president, Asia Pacific Map and Content Products, Navteq.
“By utilising the attributes in Navteq Transport, applications can provide routes that take into account restrictions that impede truck movement, thereby slowing their destination arrival time.
“Creating routes that avoid these obstacles can lead to greater driver satisfaction saving them both time and money.”
In addition to the more than 20 different map attributes included in the Navteq Transport product, advanced content can be used to further improve navigation functionality.
By working in conjunction with other Navteq products, such as 3D visual content and imagery, truck drivers are provided with meaningful visual cues to enhance their navigation experience. This includes realistic 3D representations of real world surroundings, such as Australian landmarks, points of interest and renderings of complex intersections.
As a result, truck drivers are given greater map clarity in unfamiliar locations, allowing for improved trip times and more efficient routing.