CoPilot Truck

Designed with the professional driver in mind, CoPilot® Truck provides voice-prompted, dock-to-dock driving directions to any nationwide address.

CoPilot® Truck combines the industry-standard truck routing, mileage and mapping capabilities of ALK PC*MILER® Solutions and the award-winning in-vehicle GPS navigation and route guidance technology of its CoPilot product line. This combination creates the first on-board navigation system specifically designed for owner-operators, leased-operators and company drivers.

Designed with the professional driver in mind, CoPilot® Truck provides voice-prompted, dock-to-dock driving directions to any nationwide address.

Installed on a laptop or Pocket PC, CoPilot Truck will help cut so much travel time drivers will handle more loads and still spend time at home with the family.

Fleets will reduce overall out-of-route mileage, improve on-time performance and make drivers and dispatchers more productive.

Your direct route to profits:

Make more money
o Reduce out-of-route, empty and dead-head mileage
o Haul more loads in less time

Save time on the road
o Avoid traffic and construction
o Optimize multiple stop routes

Provide better customer service
o Always know your exact location
o Provide accurate pick-up and delivery time

Features

New Features
* NEW! Redesigned Graphics give CoPilot a whole new look and feel. It's simpler, clearer and easier to use than ever!
* NEW! 3D Map Display provides a realistic view of the road ahead.
* NEW! Step-by-Step Address Entry with Type-Ahead makes entering your destination easy.
* NEW! Map Turn Arrows clearly illustrate your upcoming turn.
* NEW! Night Mode reduces glare and eye strain to improve night-time safety.
* NEW! Speed Alerts give visual and/or audio warnings when you exceed pre-set speeds.
* NEW! Fuel Cost Wizard lets you calculate your fuel costs for all trips.
* IMPROVED! Exportable State Mileage Reports makes fuel tax reporting and accounting easy to manage.
* IMPROVED! Voice Options are crisper and louder.
* IMPROVED! WAAS-Enabled GPS receivers increase accuracy to within three meters.
* UPDATED! Map Data through March 2006.
* UPDATED! Live Communications allow you to email tracking invites to friends and colleagues.

Core Features
* Dynamic Route Guidance: Provides spoken, dock-by-dock directions to any address nationwide.
* Automatic Route Recalculation: Directions are updated every second. If you miss a turn, you get new directions instantly.
* Voice Instructions: Clear, spoken instructions give you plenty of warning before each turn.
* Routing Options let you select between Practical, Shortest, Toll Avoidance, National Network, 53' Trailer and HazMat
* Two-Way Voice Technology: Gives detailed spoken instructions and responds to your voice commands.
* Detour and Avoid Roads: Gets you around unexpected traffic or street congestion and lets you avoid roads.

Guidance Features
* Routing Options let you select between Practical, Shortest, Toll Avoidance, National Network, 53' Trailer and HazMat.
* Customizable Display lets you decide which pieces of navigation information are displayed on CoPilot Live's screen. You can choose among Current Road, Crossroad, Current Time, Speed, Elevation, Nearest Town, Next Major Road, Time Left in Trip, Heading and Destination.
* Waypoints let you tailor your route preferences and allow you to pass through a particular area on the way to your final destination.
* Navigating Mode lets you passively follow your position on the map.
* Planning Mode gives you the ability to pre-plan and optimize routes before driving.
* Lane Change Warnings alert you to upcoming left exits, ensuring that you have plenty of time to safely get to the proper side of the highway.
* Side of Street Notification tells you which side of the street your destination is on, making it easier to locate the right building when you arrive.
* POI Alerts notify you when you're approaching gas stations, restaurants or rest areas.
* Pick Stops from the map - select a road to add an address as a stop.
* Route Optimization re-orders your stops in the most efficient manner.

Planning Features
* The Desktop Trip Planning application is now free and can be distributed to any friends and family.
* POI Import capability allows you to import and manage custom Points-of-Interest. Build your own POI database from personal contacts, popular destinations, or third-party lists.
* Fuel Cost Wizard lets you calculate your gas expenditure.

Live Features
Powerful navigation features give you the freedom to explore. Real-time Communication gives you the peace of mind that comes with always being connected. Live features are optional and are only usable when you have a wireless internet connection on your Laptop.*

* Text Messages sent from home or office to the vehicle include large, customizable, one-touch response buttons to ensure driver safety.
* Real-Time Tracking of your travels by friends, family and loved ones over a secure Internet connection.
* Itinerary Updates including new stops and revised destinations, allow you to coordinate changes to your plans without having to pull over and enter new information.
* Communication now includes Live vehicle tracking via the Internet.

* To use Live Features you will need a data service plan through your wireless carrier.

System requirements

CoPilot Truck | Laptop: System Requirements

Minimum System requirements
* Compatible with Windows® Vista on a 32-bit laptop; not currently compatible with Vista on a 64-bit laptop

* Laptop or Tablet PC running Windows 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP
* Minimum 800 x 600 resolution
* 400 MHz Pentium II processor (or equivalent)
* 16x CD-ROM
* 128 MB RAM
* 225 MB of available hard disk space
* USB, or Bluetooth connection required (depending on your GPS receiver type)
* Speakers and sound card required for voice technology
* Microphone required for voice recognition

Software Only
* Any ALK GPS receiver
* Third-party GPS receivers that are NMEA compatible
* Map storage limited to device memory

USB Version
* Available USB port

Bluetooth Version
* Bluetooth connectivity (built-in or through an expansion card)

What's Included
* CoPilot Truck | Laptop
* Street-level maps for continental U.S.
* Highway level maps for Mexico
* Quick Start Guide
* WAAS-enabled CoPilot GPS receiver (for full product kits)
* There are no monthly fees or subscriptions required.