Garmin today announced the next-gen dēzl OTR series, its latest lineup of GPS trucking navigators. The new series is the first to integrate with the dēzl community, providing insights and ratings from fellow drivers to help users find best-rated parking spots and navigate to trucker-preferred destinations including loading docks and security gates.
To simplify life on the road, the new dēzl OTR series helps professional truck drivers work more efficiently. Features include:
- Custom truck routing: Find the appropriate routes based on the size and weight of the rig, with alerts for upcoming bridge heights, sharp curves and more
- Expert arrival planning: See high-resolution overhead views of the destination to plan for a smooth arrival
- dēzl community insights: Join fellow truck drivers to easily find and share the best-rated truck parking and preferred trucking locations, including security gates, loading docks and more
- Wind speed alerts: Learn about potentially hazardous conditions and receive alerts when high winds are detected with a new map overlay
- CAT Scale locator: Find nearby CAT Scale locations to ensure the truck is within the legal weight limit before departure
- PrePass notifications: Receive on-screen alerts of upcoming U.S. weigh stations and bypass decisions via an active PrePass account and the use of the dēzl app
- Add an eyewitness: The 7" dēzlCam OTR725 utilizes a built-in dash cam to record eyewitness, high-definition video evidence of incidents
- Truck plaza amenities: Check real-time shower availability, restaurant options and amenities at participating Love's and Pilot Travel Centers
- Popular routes: Increase situational awareness in unfamiliar territory by viewing popular routes used by other truck drivers
- Voice assist: Speak commands to control the dēzl navigator, while your hands stay on the wheel
Trucking simplified
For an even greater experience on the road, professional truck drivers can use their new OTR navigators with many other Garmin products that include:.
- Headsets: Pair with a new dēzl Headset 210/110 for navigation prompts to blend seamlessly into the audio stream; the built-in flashlight provides illumination in and out of the cab
- Backup camera: See what's behind the truck with a BC 50 wireless backup camera. Available with and without night vision technology
- ELD: Works with Garmin eLog compliant ELD for subscription-free hours of service recording when paired with a compatible mobile device running the Garmin eLog app
Available now, the next-gen dēzl OTR620/720/725/820/1020 trucking navigators feature high-resolution touchscreens ranging from 6-, 7-, 8- or extra-large 10-inch display options, with suggested retail prices ranging from $349.99 to $899.99.
