Navevo’s ProNav GPS software uses Navteq Transport to help heavier or larger vehicles avoid incidents such as travelling down unsuitable narrow roads or crossing bridges with vehicles that break weight restrictions.

That takes dynamic routing and navigation optimisation, based on a vehicle’s dimensions and legal restrictions.

Navevo said the system offers enhanced GPS navigation for HGVs, vans, horse transporters, caravans or trailers.

As well as worrying about dimensions and weight, ProNav also warns of other possible dangers, such as cross winds and steep hills.

The software can either plot a route that ensures drivers are not confronted with roads or obstacles not suitable for their vehicle or cargo, or it can give advance warning of a possible obstacle allowing a driver to change their route.

ProNav also pin-points red route and standard loading bays for delivery drivers and provides exception times and maximum loading period data.

Drivers can search for these facilities by street name, town or postcode allowing them to prepare in advance of a journey.

Delivery drivers working in London also get the added benefit of an exclusive London Unloading Database, which warns of penalty charge hotspots to help drivers avoid charges.

A point-of-interest database even supplies information on national HGV petrol stations, London cafes where drivers can purchase breakfast for under £5, as well as 40,000 other POIs supplied by Navteq.

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