Navigation tool to help find truckstops in the offing, according to energy giant BP
April 29, 2013
Fuel giant BP says a downloadable app will soon be available to help long distance drivers find fuel, food and rest areas.
The tool is already available online to highlight the BP outlets that offer truck-friendly services on any route across Australia.
The “truck driver travel companion” draws on technology and data from digital mapping specialist MapData Services (MDS).
BP Australia spokesman Jan Willink says the tool helps drivers find things they need during long hauls, including weighbridges and parking areas.
“Truck drivers need to be able to stop at a single location to fill their tank, as well as take breaks in comfortable surroundings that enable them to rest up for the next stage of the journey,” Willink says.
“Our new tool enables truck drivers – and other motorists – to simply enter their origin and destination information to access a detailed map of the quickest route, complete with step-by-step navigation.”