TruckPC


Leading-edge mobile communication technology and navigation for the cab

Rand McNally TruckPC is a robust, Windows® Embedded Standard platform featuring unparalleled fleet management technology and award-winning navigation. With a simple user interface, TruckPC makes key tasks easy for the driver, ensuring user acceptance while providing managers with critical information.

Among other things, the TruckPCsystem provides:

  • Rand McNally's award-winning truck navigation - found in the company's IntelliRoute® TND™ truck GPS devices. Featuring proprietary Rand McNally Truck Data, the navigation has 35% more truck routing information than other GPS units. In addition, there are driver-oriented features such as a simplified user interface, text to speech directions, multi-stop route optimization, lane guidance, posted speed limit warnings and automatic driver assistance (ADAS).
  • A comprehensive Hours of Service program, compliant with the latest FMCSA 395 guidelines. A flexible Windows® Embedded Standard platform that supports peripheral devices such as scanners, printers, back-up cameras, and tire pressure monitoring systems.
  • Established integration with leading third-party dispatch and transportation management software systems.
  • Cost-saving mobile communications and automatic vehicle location capabilities. The system contains three methods of communication – via wifi, wireless, and satellite – and determines the least-expensive method to transmit data and provide true ubiquitous coverage.
  • A workflow application that allows fleets to streamline mobile communications, track key milestones throughout the transportation process, and simplify the interaction between dispatcher and driver.
  • In-cab video training and content sharing on the device that allows fleets to wirelessly send documents and training materials that drivers may access in safe, non-driving conditions.

In-cab computing platform

  • Flexible Windows XP operating system
  • Powerful computing platform – 1.6 Ghz processor and 40 GB hard drive
  • Vivid 7-inch, high-resolution display
  • Simple user interface
  • Easy integration with peripheral technology – simply plug in other devices to multiple USB and serial ports in the device

Route management

  • Driven by Rand McNally's IntelliRoute® TND™ truck navigation
  • Multiple warning settings to notify drivers when posted speed limits are exceeded, sharp curves are ahead, and dozens more options
  • Optimized turn-by-turn routing and spoken directions
  • Automatic Driver Assistance System (ADAS)
  • Includes proprietary Rand McNally Truck Data

Compliance management

  • Electronic driver logs and Hours of Service (HOS) management
  • 395.15 and 395.16 compliant
  • Ability to manage Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) through flexible messaging capabilities
  • Fully compliant Electronic On-Board Recorder (EOBR)
  • Integration with leading dispatch and transportation management software systems

Fleet performance analysis

  • Vehicle monitoring including mpg, idle, mechanical condition
  • Driver behavior metrics including hard braking, acceleration, speeding
  • Powerful customizable reporting engine
  • Critical event reconstruction – second-by-second analysis
  • Robust web-based toolkit that allows managers to easily tap into performance metrics

Fleet communications

  • Least-cost tri-mode transmission (WiFi, cell, satellite)
  • Text-to-speech message playback
  • Frequent data updates between truck and office
  • Over-the-air updates
  • Fleet-wide document and video sharing through the library feature

Other key features

  • Workflow application
  • Drive Safe mode – limits driver activity when the truck is moving
  • In-cab scanning
  • In-cab training
  • Fuel tax integration

Award-winning navigation redefines mobile communication

Fully integrated into the TruckPC, Rand McNally's IntelliRoute® TND™ truck navigation provides a powerful tool for both drivers and fleet managers. Already used by more than 40,000 over-the-road drivers, Rand McNally's IntelliRoute® TND™ truck navigation routes drivers efficiently and safely while providing managers with an array of tools to assess and monitor driving activities.

With today's emphasis on cost control to squeeze every penny out of every load, Rand McNally's IntelliRoute® TND™ truck navigation is an additional weapon that helps fleets to:

  • Reduce fuel costs by minimizing out-of-route miles, empty or deadhead mileage
  • Improve driver and dispatcher efficiency and productivity
  • Avoid costly fines and tickets with advanced warnings - such as exceeding the speed limit - for both driver and fleet
  • Reduce any non-compliance activities by monitoring HOS and driver logs

Key features

  • Truck information: Customized routes based on the truck length, height, width, plus HazMat
  • Enhanced text-to-speech: Spoken turn-by-turn directions
  • Junction view: Enables drivers to see complex highway interchanges in 3D with lane guidance prior to arrival
  • Truck POI: Detailed information on thousands of truck stops, truck washes, truck repair locations
  • Multi-stop routing optimizer: Enables optimization of a route with up to 25 stops
  • Avoid and prefer roads: Allows the creation of detours, avoidance of road segments, and receipt of warnings for upcoming hazards
  • Enhanced voice warning system: Audible warnings include sharp curves, steep hills, state boundaries, road construction, time zone changes, and on/off duty changes
  • RoadWork™: Ongoing construction updates pushed over the air
  • Driver controlled auto re-route: Can be paused and then resumed later, reducing unnecessary voice and direction activity
  • Speed warning system: Driver is verbally notified when speed limit changes occur; driveris also alerted when exceeding the posted speed limit

The basics

  • Driven by Rand McNally's IntelliRoute® TND™ truck navigation
  • Routing tailored to vehicle size, configuration, and load type
  • Multiple warning settings
  • Software includes road data updates pushed over the air
  • Optimized turn-by-turn routing and spoken directions
  • Automatic Driver Assistance System (ADAS)
  • Includes proprietary Rand McNally Truck Data

Fully compliant EOBR reduces Hours of Service issues and improves fleet efficiency

Results for fleets. Trusted by drivers.™ Fleets and drivers can lower the risk of potential Hours of Service (HOS) violations by leveraging electronic driver logs in the TruckPC. Fully compliant with the latest FMCSA rules as an electronic on-board recorder (EOBR), the TruckPC system offers a standard HOS application that provides peace of mind and saves drivers more than 40 minutes per week in manual logging time.

Built with years of input from leading fleet customers, and then tested with over-the-road drivers, the Rand McNally TruckPC HOS application helps fleets to:

  • Reduce non-compliance activities and maintain regulatory compliance
  • Protect fleet safety ratings by reducing the mistakes and potential violations that may be associated with manual logs
  • Better manage drivers
  • More efficiently manage operations; eliminate auditing and log retention expenses

Key features

  • Driver alerts and warnings: Alerts notify drivers when hours are running out or when logs need to be certified
  • Over-the-air updates: As rules and regulations change, TruckPC receives updates "over the air" to eliminate fleet and driver installation time
  • Automatic e-logs: The HOS tracking is fully automatic based on the truck moving; drivers only need to click if off duty or heading to sleep
  • Driver safety features: TruckPC goes into Drive Safe mode when trucks are in motion, showing only a clock with available on-duty hours remaining
  • Enables driver transition from paper logs: Certification and corrections are available within the program - the same as with paper logs - dramatically cutting learning curve on the e-log technology
  • Asset efficiency tracking: Using reports, fleet managers can optimize load planning and reduce out-of-service events while eliminating driver paperwork

The basics

  • Automatic driver logs
  • 395.15 compliant
  • Log certification and correction capabilities - just like a paper log
  • Basic and expanded alerts for drivers
  • Drive safe mode shows available hours
  • TruckPC system includes required EOBR hardware and connectivity (WiFi, USB Type A)
  • FleetWatcher portal provides web access to current status, HOS history, and irregular activity