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Truck Sat Nav Systems for HGVs and Professional Drivers

Enter your lorry, HGV or large van dimensions, and your route will automatically avoid low bridges, narrow roads, and streets unsuitable for HGVs and large vehicles. Explore top-quality truck sat navs at ActiveGPS from leading brands including Garmin, Snooper, and TomTom.

Compare features in our truck sat nav comparison tables, check out our comprehensive buying guide, or call us on 01733 777623 (Mon-Fri, 9:30am–5pm). You can also email our team for expert advice.

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Truck Sat Nav Buying Guide

Truck satellite navigation systems are essential for all commercial vehicles, from trucks and HGVs to coaches and buses. These systems not only save time but also improve fuel efficiency and cost effectiveness by calculating the safest and most economical routes for large vehicles.

You may have seen the frequent news reports of trucks or large vehicles ending up on unsuitable roads because drivers relied on standard car sat navs. The consequences often include vehicles wedged under bridges, stranded on narrow roads, or even causing property damage. It’s reported that millions of pounds have been lost due to such errors.

The Local Government Association (LGA) is even considering legislation in England and Wales that would ban lorry drivers from using car-specific sat navs and require the use of HGV-compatible GPS systems. Read the full story.

The Solution

Truck sat navs feature unique routing software tailored for commercial vehicles. Simply enter your vehicle’s size, weight, and load type, and the system will calculate a safe, truck-friendly route. Routes avoid low bridges, narrow roads, weight-restricted roads, and other hazards.

Choosing Between Truck Sat Nav Models

Truck dashboards require larger screens for visibility. While 3.5-inch displays are too small, models like the Snooper S5100 Truckmate offer a 5-inch screen. Other options include 6-inch, 7-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch displays, such as the top-of-the-range Garmin dezl LGV1020. Many models, including the LGV1020 and LGV820, allow both landscape and portrait orientation.

All Garmin and Snooper truck sat navs from ActiveGPS.co.uk come preloaded with European maps and include a car navigation mode for when you switch vehicles.

Truck-Specific Routing

Garmin, Snooper, and TomTom sat navs allow you to configure detailed truck profiles:

• Height – Feet & Inches or Metres
• Weight – Ton
• Length – Feet & Inches or Metres
• Width – Feet & Inches or Metres
• Weight per axle – Ton

Other inputs include truck type (truck, trailer, delivery, public) and load type (none, hazardous, explosive, flammable, harmful to water). The sat nav then calculates the safest route for your vehicle, avoiding low bridges and narrow roads.

These systems also select the most economical route. For example, they prefer flat roads over steep inclines, helping improve fuel efficiency and cost savings.

Red 'car' route: The standard car route may include low bridges.
Blue 'truck' route: The truck-friendly route avoids height restrictions and narrow roads.

Snooper Truckmate Saves You Money!
By using satellite navigation to find the shortest or most economical routes, drivers can reduce mileage and fuel costs by up to 16%, making the Snooper Truckmate pay for itself.

Car Satellite Navigation
Truck sat navs also include a car mode. Switch the device to navigate a car efficiently and use the appropriate mount for your vehicle.

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When you buy from ActiveGPS.co.uk, you can be confident that you’ll receive full Garmin support and the peace of mind that comes with purchasing authentic, reliable products.

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ActiveGPS.co.uk (parent company Active Alliance Limited) is an Official Snooper Internet Supplier No: PP1310. The Snooper official Internet supplier network has been created to protect UK consumers from stolen and counterfeit goods. In addition as an official supplier we have the expertise to provide you with the best before and after sales service. For further information please click on the logo to the right.

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This page was last reviewed on 16th February 2026