SmartTruckRoute Truck Routing iPhone App Adds Truck Specific Points of Interest, Fuel Pricing, and Odometer Function

    BOSTON, MA, July 12, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- TeleType continues to develop their SmartTruckRoute cloud based routing for commercial drivers by adding truck specific points of interest such as Truck Stops, Weigh scales, Rest Areas, Truck Parking, Repair services, as well as real time Diesel gas pricing. Version 2 of the SmartTruckRoute iPhone app offers location based search and display of truck stops that meet drivers' service requirements such as having wi-fi, showers, truck wash, and allows drivers to drill down to specific truck stop brands as well as specific locations. Alternatively a driver can simply display the services and fuel pricing while travelling. The latest software also offers drivers the ability to preview routes to and from a specific point on the map. A recently added Odometer function allows drivers to track mileage per state travelled.

The TeleType in house servers based in Boston, Massachusetts allows SmartTruckRoute users to calculate truck specific routes instantly and use the built-in GPS of the iPhone or iPad for navigation. The company maintains both permanent and temporary truck restriction data on their servers and updates the information daily on a pro-active basis as well as incorporating driver feedback. The software takes into account commercial truck restrictions as well as the vehicle height and weight. SmartTruckRoute helps drivers avoid costly tickets and provides additional safety. Turn by turn visual and voice instructions allow the driver to use the phone hands free when navigating.

According to Marleen Winer, Vice President, TeleType, "TeleType is focused on providing the best possible in-cloud navigation for commercial drivers, and the implementation of truck specific points of interest and diesel gas pricing propels SmartTruckRoute to be the most advanced Smartphone based truck navigation solution."

SmartTruckRoute iOS Key Features and Benefits:
*Daily live map, routing, and restriction information updates
*Quickly validate truck route with the convenience of iPhone
*Use built-in GPS for turn by turn navigation
*Instant activation, no lengthy map downloads
*Unlimited truck specific routing upon purchase
*Fast routing, even long routes take less than two seconds to complete
*Visual and Voice turn-by-turn instructions
*User configurable navigation panel displays Distance to Go, Speed, and more
*Dynamic routing based on size and weight of vehicle, and hazmat
*Odometer function allows drivers to keep track of state mileage for tax purposes
*Truck specific points of interest display and search
*Live diesel fuel pricing
*Displays hybrid, street mode and aerial views
*Speak destination information for convenient hands free operation
*Maps automatically cached to conserve data usage

The app is subscription based (for a few pennies a day). Drivers can test routes and use the fully functional app free of charge from 1-2 PM EST seven days a week. SmartTruckRoute www.smarttruckroute.com is available for Android and Apple iOS. Contact TeleType for corporate licensing and route integration applications. For further information contact TeleType Company at 1-800-717-4478, 1-617-542-6220, [email protected], or visit www.smarttruckroute.com.

Established in 1981, TeleType has emerged to become a leader in the field of Global Positioning Systems and was the first company to offer a portable GPS solution for commercial truck drivers. For further information, please contact us at 617-542-6220.

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