GPS Insight launches Garmin integration

30 Apr 2009

Leading supplier of GPS tracking hardware and software solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, GPS Insight has announced its capability to integrate with supported Garmin nüvi devices.

The new model GPSI-4000 enables customers to send destinations to several supported Garmin devices in order to request automatic, visual and audible turn-by-turn directions. Users may also use the solution to communicate, obtain driver login and status information, and wirelessly send a list of custom Points of Interest.

GPS Insight's new navigation solution integrates tracking, navigation, and traditional MDT-like functionality increasing overall driver and dispatch efficiency. The web based dashboard enables users to wirelessly send one or more stops to a driver's Garmin. Clicking on a vehicle, landmark, or address will allow a user to dispatch a vehicle to several destinations each day. Dispatchers will see a list of vehicles that have been dispatched and their arrival status at a particular location. Messages, as well as automated speeding, idling, and odd-hours alerts may also be sent to a driver's Garmin, which may help companies eliminate the need for cell phones. GPS Insight will begin sales and support for this product beginning in mid-May 2009, and will continue to add functionality throughout 2009.

According to GPS Insight President Robert Donat, by using Garmin's Fleet Management Interface, GPS Insight was able to create a robust, user-friendly interface which allows our customers to combine GPS tracking and navigation. "We are very excited to bring this money-saving capability to our customers."