Transport Companies to Better Manage Subcontracted Work with TomTom PRO 9150 TRUCK

TomTom today announces the availability of the TomTom PRO 9150 TRUCK. It combines truck navigation and GPS tracking in one single, portable, device. As the device is can easily be used in multiple vehicles it will enable transport businesses to better manage subcontracted work.

The TomTom PRO 9150 TRUCK - combines truck navigation and GPS tracking in one single portable device. (Graphic: Business Wire)

The TomTom PRO 9150 TRUCK routes around known dimensional and weight restrictions, enables two-way messaging and relays vehicle activity information to fleet managers via WEBFLEET, TomTom’s online fleet management application.

"Operational control can be lost when transport and logistics companies adopt subcontractor models to avoid the burden of fixed overheads – the PRO 9150 TRUCK can now be provided to subcontractors to deliver an extremely versatile solution,” said Thomas Schmidt, Managing Director TomTom Business Solutions.

"From truck rental companies to businesses that employ the services of freelance drivers, the opportunities for the versatile PRO 9150 TRUCK to improve operational performance are many,” added Thomas. "The addition of this device complements our proposition for the transport industry and its quest for cost savings and increased fleet efficiency.”

The instrument incorporates a 5” fluid touch screen, pan-European mapping, intelligent routing and access to LIVE Services, including HD Traffic, to help drivers avoid congestion.

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About TomTom

Founded in 1991, TomTom (AEX:TOM2) is the world’s leading supplier of in-car location and navigation products and services focused on providing all drivers with the world’s best navigation experience. Headquartered in Amsterdam, TomTom has over 3,500 employees and sells its products in over 40 countries.
Our products include portable navigation devices, in-dash infotainment systems, fleet management solutions, maps and real-time services, including the award winning TomTom HD Traffic.

For the world’s most up-to-date route planner, including live traffic information please visit www.tomtom.com/livetraffic. For further information, please visit www.tomtom.com

About TomTom Business Solutions

TomTom Business Solutions is a leading provider of fleet management solutions and recognized as the fastest growing Telematics Service Provider (TSP) for commercial fleets in Europe. TomTom Business Solutions is fully dedicated to commercial vehicle fleets and has been operating under the TomTom WORK brand in the past 5 years.

WORKsmart™ is TomTom’s ready to use fleet management solution and an innovative way for improving the management of all types of commercial fleets. It offers customers a choice of industry leading solutions combined with a high professional service quality. At the heart of the solution is TomTom WEBFLEET®.

For further information, please visit www.tomtom.com/business

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