ALK Technologies introduced the PC*Miler Navigator 430 portable navigation device, designed for owner-operators, leased operators and company drivers.

The device provides spoken truck-specific directions in a lightweight, stand-alone device that attaches to a truck windshield. The solution is powered by ALK's CoPilot Truck GPS navigation technology and is designed to improve safety and reduce operating costs for both drivers and fleets.

The portable device with built-in GPS antenna and speaker features a 4.3-inch, color touch-screen that displays directions simply and clearly as they are spoken. Upcoming turns are displayed so they can be quickly understood at a glance, and the driver's attention can remain focused on the road. The navigation software and map data are pre-installed.

It provides dock-to-dock directions for the United States and Canada. Its map database features over 7 million street-level miles and 850,000 miles of truck restrictions such as bridge clearances, load limits, and dangerous turns. PC*Miler routing options include Practical, Shortest, 53'/102" Trailer, HazMat, National Network, and Toll Avoidance with 13'6" height, 48' length, 80,000-pound weight, and 96" width restrictions. The system also allows users to enter custom vehicle dimensions for optimal routing.

The non-glare touchscreen allows drivers to enter up to 50 stops easily. Multi-stop route optimization and various trip planning features allow for routing comparisons and previews. The system also provides trip and fuel-cost estimations that help drivers and dispatchers determine the most profitable loads.

The device provides automobile, motorcycle, and RV navigation options for personal and recreational use and acts as a portable entertainment system supporting standard movie, music, and picture file formats. An e-Book reader is also included.

More info: www.pcmilernavigator.com