Heavy Vehicle GPS: Navigation Built Around Australian Road Law
Car GPS has one job: find a path from A to B. Heavy vehicle GPS has a different job: find a path that is legally approved for your vehicle combination, with the right warnings, the right network data, and the right tools for the road.
Why heavy vehicle navigation is different
Heavy vehicle compliance in Australia is governed by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. The NHVR maintains separate approved road networks for each vehicle combination class. A B-Double approved network and a Road Train approved network are not the same map.
Vehicle-class-specific networks
The NHVR does not have a single truck network. It has separate approved networks for B-Doubles, Road Trains, PBS vehicles, semi-trailers, and rigid trucks. A road approved for a semi may not be approved for a B-Double. Generic truck GPS cannot handle this distinction.
Real consequences for wrong routing
Operating a heavy vehicle on a road it is not approved for is a compliance breach. Fines start above $6,000. Repeat breaches lead to vehicle impoundment and licence issues. The cost of wrong routing is not a lost 20 minutes. It is a lost day and a fine.
Bridge clearances
Car GPS carries no bridge height data. Truck GPS needs it with advance warning before you commit to a road, not as you approach the structure. A bridge strike can write off truck, cargo, and bridge and close a road for hours.
Remote coverage
Australian heavy vehicle routes include long stretches with no mobile signal. Navigation that requires a data connection fails on these runs. Offline map capability is not optional for a truck GPS app in this country.
What Truck Me provides
Every feature is designed specifically for Australian heavy vehicle compliance, not adapted from a car or European truck navigation app.
Per-vehicle-class NHVR routing
B-Double, Road Train, PBS, semi, rigid. Each maps to a different NHVR-approved network. Select your combination and the route is calculated accordingly.
Two-stage bridge clearance warnings
Warning before you turn onto the road, then again at 500m. Audio and visual. Red alert if your vehicle height exceeds the bridge clearance.
Real-time incident reporting
Drivers pin incidents on the map in two taps. Accidents, closures, floods, police, roadworks, hazards. Other drivers see it immediately.
Route intelligence
Every route runs two calculations: NHVR-approved and unrestricted. If the approved route is significantly longer, the app shows why and which segments cause the detour.
Offline maps by state
Download base maps and NHVR network overlay before you leave coverage. Works with no signal. Essential for remote routes.
Fleet management dashboard
Fleet managers see driver locations, activity reports, and compliance data. Drivers use the same app. No second system required.
For fleets, not just solo drivers
Fleet managers get a dashboard showing driver locations, route activity, and compliance data. Drivers use the same app they already have on their phone. No second system, no separate hardware, no additional training.
Activity reports show routes driven, network compliance, and incident interactions. The logbook data from each driver can be exported for records and audit purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicle types does Truck Me support?
All NHVR-classified combinations including B-Double, Road Train (A-Double, B-Triple, quad), PBS vehicles, semi-trailers, and rigid trucks. Each maps to its specific approved network.
How current is the NHVR data?
Truck Me syncs directly with the NHVR API. Approved road status is updated as NHVR publishes changes. Saved routes are monitored for network changes and you are alerted if access status changes on a road you use regularly.
Can I report an incident?
Yes. Two taps to pin an incident on the map. Set the type, severity, and add notes. Other drivers see it in real time. Reports auto-expire based on type: breakdowns at 4 hours, roadworks at 7 days.
Does it log driver hours?
Truck Me includes a three-tier logbook: off (for drivers using separate systems), reminders only (popup at trip start and end), or full tracking with odometer, rest breaks, and exportable trip logs in CSV or PDF.
Built for Australian conditions
Closed beta starts Q3 2026. Waitlist members get early access.