Navistar To Install Rand McNally GPS In International Trucks

Rand McNally and Navistar, Inc. have reached an agreement to make Rand McNally’s IntelliRoute TND truck GPS units available as an in-dash option in International trucks starting in 2012.  

Navistar will begin offering an in-dash version of the high-definition, 7-in., IntelliRoute TND 710 navigation unit for new International rtuck production in January 2012. The in-dash units will include several customized screens as well as a listing of International Truck dealers and locations.

“Market research and direct feedback from our Customer Advisor Boards has consistently indicated that customers wanted a GPS option that was easy to use, durable, affordable, and which provided essential truck route specific mapping,” says Steve Gilligan, vice president, product and vocational marketing, Navistar.  ”The Rand McNally unit met these requirements better than any of the other units that we have reviewed.”

The custom version of the TND 710 will be available for new International trucks, Class 6 through 8: ProStar+, LoneStar, WorkStar and DuraStar. The device also will be available for aftermarket installation at all International Truck dealer locations.

“We are very excited that International will offer the IntelliRoute TND in-dash option in its trucks,” says Dave Muscatel, CEO of Rand McNally. “Their decision is validation of the quality of our product. We have a long history with International and are looking forward to working with them on this new initiative.”

Pana-Pacific worked with Navistar to integrate the TND 710 into International trucks. This engineering collaboration involved incorporating the navigation unit into the instrument panel, providing a seamless factory install, as well as an aftermarket installation kit for vehicles already in the field.

“We are pleased that Navistar has helped bring this in-dash navigation system to market,” says John Trenberth, president of Pana-Pacific. “We believe this is a great benefit for Navistar’s customers, improving safety and efficiency.”