Garmin® introduces advanced driver assistance features for professional truck drivers with its newest dēzl™ series
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today
announced an exciting new generation of 7-inch truck navigators – the
dēzl™ 780 LMT-S model and the premium dēzlCam™ 785
LMT-S that boasts a dash cam with cutting-edge advanced1
driver assistance features2 for truck drivers. Both
navigators are designed to help big rig drivers stay connected, alert,
and on track during long hours of service thanks to new built-in Wi-Fi®
and free live services3 for traffic, weather, truck parking,
and more.
“For the very first time, the trucking industry will have the ability to
receive advanced camera-assisted warnings from their truck navigator,”
said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “Road
safety has always been a priority for Garmin, which is why we’re pleased
to introduce features that can warn truckers of potential incidents.”
The all-in-one dēzlCam 785 adds the built-in dash cam4 to
automatically record the drive and save video files of detected
incidents. The dash cam provides advanced driver assistance features,
such as forward collision and lane departure warnings, to encourage
safer driving behavior.
Featuring high-resolution 7-inch displays with powered magnetic mounts,
the dēzl series pairs with the new subscription-free Garmin eLog™
compliant ELD5 to wirelessly control, view, and record Hours
of Service on the dēzl navigator’s display. What’s more, the Garmin eLog
app is preloaded into the dēzl 780 and dēzlCam 785 navigators,
eliminating the need of smartphones or tablets to complete the
FMCSA-compliant solution. The modernized feature-set adds built-in Wi-Fi
for truckers to easily update software, maps, and points of interest
(POIs) without needing to use a computer. By downloading the free
Smartphone Link app, truck drivers will also receive free live services
for traffic and weather updates in addition to time-saving live parking
information that finds available 18-wheeler parking spaces at truck
stops. TripAdvisor® allows owners to easily see ratings for
travel POIs along the haul, such as restaurants, hotels and attractions.
The Dispatch and Track feature is beneficial as an easy route monitoring
solution that lets dispatchers send text messages and addresses to truck
drivers while tracking their routes.
Core navigation features from the new dēzl series include custom truck
routing6 options based on the size, load, and weight of the
truck. Helpful route warnings provide alerts for upcoming hazards such
as bridge heights, weight limits, sharp curves, and steep grades. The
new dēzl series also offers voice control, while Bluetooth®
technology is available for hands-free calling7, and smart
notifications on the dēzl’s display. The dēzl series arrives preloaded
with detailed maps of North America8, millions of new and
popular points of interest thanks to Foursquare® data, as
well as a preloaded directory of Truck and Trailer Services, an
important feature that gives truck drivers the ability to filter truck
stops by brand or amenity – “Flying J” or “Showers,” for example. Break
planning has been simplified on the new dēzl series with on-screen break
notifications in conjunction with recommended trucker-friendly stops
like restaurants or upcoming rest areas along the route.
In addition to pairing with the Garmin eLog compliant ELD, the new dēzl
navigators are compatible with the Garmin BC™ 35 Wireless
Backup Camera (sold separately) for customers to easily see behind their
truck when in reverse.
The dēzl 780 LMT-S has a suggested retail price of $399.99 and the
dēzlCam 785 LMT-S is $499.99. Both devices are expected to be available
in June. For more information, visit garmin.com/dezl.
The Garmin dēzl 780 LMT-S and the dēzlCam 785 LMT-S are the latest from
the consumer automotive segment of Garmin, the leading
worldwide provider of portable navigation devices for automobiles,
motorcycles and trucks. The company’s user-friendly navigation solutions
have innovative features that provide time- and fuel-saving benefits to
meet the demands of everyday driving.
For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation, advancements with
camera solutions, wireless devices and applications that are designed
for people who live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary
business units, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and
outdoor recreation. For more information, visit Garmin’s virtual
pressroom at garmin.com/newsroom,
contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200, or follow us at facebook.com/garmin,
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1dēzlCam 785 only.
2Certain conditions may
impair the warning function; visit Garmin.com/warnings for details.
3To
access Garmin Live Services, you must download the Smartphone
Link app to your compatible Bluetooth® and GPS-enabled
smartphone (sold separately); see Garmin.com/spl for details.
4Notice:
Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit use of a dash cam. It is your
responsibility to know and comply with applicable laws and rights to
privacy in jurisdictions where you plan to use this device.
5Garmin
eLog compliant ELD is sold separately.
6Not available in
all areas. Entering your truck’s profile characteristics does not
guarantee your truck’s characteristics will be accounted for in all
route suggestions. Always defer to all posted road signs and road
conditions.
7Requires Bluetooth®-enabled
smartphone (sold separately).
8Map coverage includes
preloaded street maps for the United States, Mexico, Canada, Puerto
Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Bahamas.
About Garmin International Inc.:
Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN).
Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal
subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United
Kingdom. Garmin is a registered trademark and dēzl, dēzlCam, and Garmin
eLog are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Wi-Fi®
is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Bluetooth®
word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license. Foursquare®
is a registered trademark of Foursquare Labs, Inc. ©TripAdvisor
LLC. All rights reserved. All rights reserved.
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