WEX, Trucker Path deliver ‘truck safe’ navigation
WEX now offers its over-the-road EFS customers access to Trucker Path for Fleets, a truck-safe navigation app for North American truckers, through a new collaboration between the two software companies.
The joint effort will provide access to Trucker Path’s mobile app at a preferred rate, giving drivers the ability to avoid hazards, plan efficient routes, and access real-time information on parking, weather, and road conditions, the partners reported.
“Trucker Path for Fleets adds an important capability for our over-the-road customers,” Timothy Hampton, senior vice president and general manager for WEX’s over-the-road business, said in a news release. “Its trusted navigation technology helps drivers avoid hazards and reach destinations more efficiently.
“This is the beginning of a shared commitment to simplify fleet operations and make life on the road safer for truckers.”
WEX operates a global commerce platform designed to simplify doing business. Trucker Path, powered by input from more than 1 million users each month, provides navigation for drivers and fleet managers, tailored to truck dimensions and restrictions, helping avoid low overpasses, sharp turns, and weight-restricted roads.
Additional features include:
- Trip planning and last-mile navigation to facility entrances, with hazard avoidance and entry/exit guidance.
- Real-time parking availability to reduce search time and improve rest planning.
- Fleet tracking and load ETA updates with continuous GPS integration to TMS platforms.
- Weigh station statuses and wait times for better trip timing.
- Custom map layers to highlight or restrict points of interest (POIs), plus the ability to upload proprietary POIs.
- 500,000-plus truck-friendly POIs, including truck stops, rest areas, hotels, and restaurants with peer reviews.
- Live weather, traffic, and road construction updates to adjust routes proactively.
“The alliance between Trucker Path and WEX expands access to tools that benefit both drivers and the fleets they drive for,” Trucker Path CMO Chris Oliver said. “WEX customers will enjoy the same navigation advantages trusted by our community, plus added features for fleet operations—all at a greatly reduced cost.
“This is just the beginning, and we’re excited to introduce even more services in the near future.”