Garmin announces the dēzl OTR500, a compact addition to the popular truck navigator lineup
Garmin International announced the launch of the new dēzl OTR500, featuring a 5.5" HD touchscreen display for improved visibility on the road. This model expands Garmin's dēzl™ OTR lineup, which now includes sizes from 5.5" to 10". A key enhancement is the integration of PrePass® weigh station bypass notifications, helping truck drivers save time and resources by bypassing weigh stations. This new feature complements existing functionalities, including load-to-dock guidance and customized truck routes.
- Launch of dēzl OTR500 with 5.5" HD display enhances product lineup.
- Introduction of PrePass notifications improves efficiency for truck drivers.
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Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the dēzl OTR500 in a new 5.5” size with a crisp, HD resolution touchscreen display that is easy to see and operate on the road. This addition to the popular dēzl™ OTR lineup, which includes the dēzl OTR700/800/1000, gives truck drivers more options than ever when it comes to the size of their GPS truck navigator. The entire dēzl OTR family also introduces PrePass® weigh station bypass. With an active PrePass account, truck drivers receive on-screen notifications about upcoming weigh stations and bypass options, saving time and improving efficiency. PrePass joins an impressive list of features available on the dēzl OTR series including innovative load-to-dock guidance, popular truck routes and custom truck routing1.
Introducing the dēzl OTR500 with PrePass weigh station bypass notifications. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Motor carriers on tight schedules encounter weigh stations everyday. The ability to safely and legally bypass them is time, fuel, and money saved,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “Truck drivers are accustomed to checking their dēzl navigator throughout their route, and now they can receive crucial PrePass notifications in the same place as their navigation and route guidance.”
Key features on the dēzl OTR series:
- Available in a 5.5-, 7-, 8-, and 10-inch display size
- Built-in
