Rand McNally Releases Fourth Generation of Top-Selling IntelliRoute TND GPS Devices for Commercial Drivers
27 August 2014
At the Great American Trucking Show, Rand McNally introduces its latest generation IntelliRoute TND GPS devices for commercial truck drivers.
Redesigned inside and out, the devices showcase new hardware, a faster processor, two new graphical user interface options, and improved map appearance. Bringing together Rand
McNally’s award-winning navigation with 35% more truck routing information than other GPS units and new features, such as Toll Cost estimates in route planning and Advanced Lane
Guidance, the IntelliRoute TND 730 and 530 LM devices deliver leading-edge technology and features specifically designed for commercial drivers.
“Rand McNally’s IntelliRoute TND devices have been market leaders since launching in 2009,” said Stephen Fletcher, CEO of Rand McNally. “The new devices offer a giant leap forward in delivering unparalleled usability, features, and content.”
IntelliRoute® TND 530 LM
The redesigned, fourth-generation TND™ 530 LM includes new features to help drivers plan ahead.
- Updated look - New hardware, faster processor, new interface options, improved maps
- Advanced lane guidance - Be prepared, whether you're approaching a turn or heading through a complicated intersection
- Toll Costs - View estimated toll costs and compare routes without tolls
- Lifetime Maps1 - Get updates as long as you own the TND™
- 5" Screen
IntelliRoute® TND™ 730 LM
The redesigned, fourth-generation TND™ 730 LM includes new features to help drivers plan ahead.
- Updated look - New hardware, faster processor, new interface options, improved maps
- Advanced lane guidance - Be prepared, whether you're approaching a turn or heading through a complicated intersection
- Toll Costs - View estimated toll costs and compare routes without tolls
- Lifetime Maps1 - Get updates as long as you own the TND™
- 7" Screen - View more map detail
New design, inside and out
The 7” and 5” devices feature a new thinner, sleek hardware design that is still rugged enough to withstand the in-cab environment. Inside, the devices have faster processing speeds, allowing for quicker route calculation, point of interest searches, route comparisons, and faster screen-to-screen transitions. Graphically, the units offer users two new interface design options – called “Ice” (with a white background) and “Carbon” (with a steel gray background). Users may also use the familiar “Classic” design interface, from prior generations of IntelliRoute
TNDs. The new proprietary, color-saturated icons in the design were created by Rand McNally to ensure features are easy to recognize with just a glance.
All-new maps
The onboard mapping has been upgraded to include improved text and road shields, and new
coloration for certain reference points like shopping centers and parks. Additionally, the devices
offer users the option of two new map color schemes for more driver personalization.
More and enhanced features
New navigation options allow the driver to further tailor routes to individual preferences:
. Estimated Toll Road costs are now included for better informed trip planning. A driver may choose to incorporate toll costs in the Compare Routes feature.
. More Advanced Lane Guidance instruction, combined with Enhanced Junction Views, shows the driver the best lanes in which to drive when approaching a turn or heading toward
a complicated intersection.
. Avoid Areas option allows drivers to avoid areas permanently – such as residential locations – or temporarily to accommodate closures of bridges or other roads; blocked areas
can be drawn on screen, or selected by road segment.
. Multi-Stop Trip Planning now provides detail for upcoming legs of the journey, color-coded for easy differentiation. There is also a “zoomable” summary map view of the full trip
showing the various segments.
. And, a Commercial Bus routing option is now available on the devices in addition to truck and car routing.
Other features, from feedback
In addition, Rand McNally has added new features derived from its “Tell Rand” proprietary feedback loop from drivers. Those new items include:
. A new voice, “Claudia”-- now available for turn-by-turn directions.
. Automatic adjustment of units of measure when crossing the U.S./Canada border (miles to
kilometers, for example).
. The ability to search the Address Book with a smart keyword search, making it easier to find
entries.
. A one-click selection for drivers to hide buttons on the display to provide a larger view of the
map.
The devices include Lifetime Map updates, and are Wi-Fi connected allowing for up-to-the moment information such as current fuel prices, weather and traffic. Finally, both devices are
compatible with Rand McNally’s HD-100 device, which adds compliant E-Logs to the IntelliRoute TND units.
The new IntelliRoute TND 730 and 530 LM devices are available at travel centers nationwide as well as at select retailers and online locations.
* The HD-100 is a separate device, available in travel centers, and requires a monthly service plan.
Press release
Redesigned inside and out, the devices showcase new hardware, a faster processor, two new graphical user interface options, and improved map appearance. Bringing together Rand
McNally’s award-winning navigation with 35% more truck routing information than other GPS units and new features, such as Toll Cost estimates in route planning and Advanced Lane
Guidance, the IntelliRoute TND 730 and 530 LM devices deliver leading-edge technology and features specifically designed for commercial drivers.
“Rand McNally’s IntelliRoute TND devices have been market leaders since launching in 2009,” said Stephen Fletcher, CEO of Rand McNally. “The new devices offer a giant leap forward in delivering unparalleled usability, features, and content.”
IntelliRoute® TND 530 LM
The redesigned, fourth-generation TND™ 530 LM includes new features to help drivers plan ahead.
- Updated look - New hardware, faster processor, new interface options, improved maps
- Advanced lane guidance - Be prepared, whether you're approaching a turn or heading through a complicated intersection
- Toll Costs - View estimated toll costs and compare routes without tolls
- Lifetime Maps1 - Get updates as long as you own the TND™
- 5" Screen
IntelliRoute® TND™ 730 LM
The redesigned, fourth-generation TND™ 730 LM includes new features to help drivers plan ahead.
- Updated look - New hardware, faster processor, new interface options, improved maps
- Advanced lane guidance - Be prepared, whether you're approaching a turn or heading through a complicated intersection
- Toll Costs - View estimated toll costs and compare routes without tolls
- Lifetime Maps1 - Get updates as long as you own the TND™
- 7" Screen - View more map detail
New design, inside and out
The 7” and 5” devices feature a new thinner, sleek hardware design that is still rugged enough to withstand the in-cab environment. Inside, the devices have faster processing speeds, allowing for quicker route calculation, point of interest searches, route comparisons, and faster screen-to-screen transitions. Graphically, the units offer users two new interface design options – called “Ice” (with a white background) and “Carbon” (with a steel gray background). Users may also use the familiar “Classic” design interface, from prior generations of IntelliRoute
TNDs. The new proprietary, color-saturated icons in the design were created by Rand McNally to ensure features are easy to recognize with just a glance.
All-new maps
The onboard mapping has been upgraded to include improved text and road shields, and new
coloration for certain reference points like shopping centers and parks. Additionally, the devices
offer users the option of two new map color schemes for more driver personalization.
More and enhanced features
New navigation options allow the driver to further tailor routes to individual preferences:
. Estimated Toll Road costs are now included for better informed trip planning. A driver may choose to incorporate toll costs in the Compare Routes feature.
. More Advanced Lane Guidance instruction, combined with Enhanced Junction Views, shows the driver the best lanes in which to drive when approaching a turn or heading toward
a complicated intersection.
. Avoid Areas option allows drivers to avoid areas permanently – such as residential locations – or temporarily to accommodate closures of bridges or other roads; blocked areas
can be drawn on screen, or selected by road segment.
. Multi-Stop Trip Planning now provides detail for upcoming legs of the journey, color-coded for easy differentiation. There is also a “zoomable” summary map view of the full trip
showing the various segments.
. And, a Commercial Bus routing option is now available on the devices in addition to truck and car routing.
Other features, from feedback
In addition, Rand McNally has added new features derived from its “Tell Rand” proprietary feedback loop from drivers. Those new items include:
. A new voice, “Claudia”-- now available for turn-by-turn directions.
. Automatic adjustment of units of measure when crossing the U.S./Canada border (miles to
kilometers, for example).
. The ability to search the Address Book with a smart keyword search, making it easier to find
entries.
. A one-click selection for drivers to hide buttons on the display to provide a larger view of the
map.
The devices include Lifetime Map updates, and are Wi-Fi connected allowing for up-to-the moment information such as current fuel prices, weather and traffic. Finally, both devices are
compatible with Rand McNally’s HD-100 device, which adds compliant E-Logs to the IntelliRoute TND units.
The new IntelliRoute TND 730 and 530 LM devices are available at travel centers nationwide as well as at select retailers and online locations.
* The HD-100 is a separate device, available in travel centers, and requires a monthly service plan.
Press release
