THE National Transport Commission (NTC) has released an interactive map portal which allows truck drivers and operators to plan the journey of SMART trucks across the country.
The NTC website now displays the initial routes for SMART trucks in every state and territory on the map portal and allows users to zoom as far in as street level to see exactly where the SMART trucks can go.
NTC chief executive, Nick Dimopoulos, says the online maps allow truck operators to plan the best route to their designated destination.
“As the mapping process expands, the new portal will allow operators to easily select the best route for moving their freight across the city, state or country,” he says.
“This will become a very valuable tool for the trucking industry and will enhance our ability to move towards a more nationally consistent and productive transport system.”
According to NTC, a review by the Performance Based Standards (PBS) program in 2008 revealed many truck drivers found it difficult to plan routes for their SMART vehicles across state/territory and local road networks, and the new map portal aims to address this.
“The launch of the new portal represents a huge step forward for transport efficiency and as the network expands, will lead to more nationally consistent road network access,” Dimopoulos says.
The new portal has the potential for overlaying details about rest stops, weighbridges, refuelling areas and other truck related information in the future.
“We look forward to continuing to update the maps with more routes for SMART trucks as they become available and working with state and territory and local governments to achieve this,” he says.
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