Garmin Launches Smartwatch for Professional Truck Drivers
Garmin has introduced a smartwatch designed specifically for professional truck drivers looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle while on the road.
Instinct 2 – dezl Edition Features
The Instinct 2 – dezl Edition enables drivers to monitor various health metrics such as heart rate, hydration levels, sleep quality, stress, daily steps, and calories burned. Additionally, through the dezl app on a smartphone, users can access detailed tutorial videos for short workouts during breaks.
Access to Loyalty Programs and Payments
This smartwatch also offers drivers the ability to access loyalty program details from select trucking stops, like Love’s Travel Stops and Pilot Flying J Travel Centers, and to make payments effortlessly by using their reward points directly from the watch.
Promoting Wellness on the Road
Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of global consumer sales, remarked, “With the new Instinct 2 – dezl Edition smartwatch, truck drivers can take control of their wellness both in and out of the cab, with a watch that’s easy to use and loaded with helpful trucking features.” He highlighted the challenges of maintaining health during long hauls and emphasized that the watch encourages sustainable practices while drivers fulfill their essential duties.
Contactless Payments and Smart Notifications
This smartwatch supports contactless payment options, allows users to set timers for breaks, and provides on-screen PrePass notifications for upcoming weigh stations along with bypass decisions, contingent upon an active PrePass account and the dezl app.
Durable Design and Extended Battery Life
Constructed to withstand tough conditions, it features a rugged, scratch-resistant glass display, a sweat-proof silicone band, and boasts a battery life of up to 28 days in smartwatch mode.
Integration with Garmin’s Navigation Technology
The smartwatch seamlessly connects with Garmin’s dezl OTR series truck navigators, allowing drivers to view break planning timers, health metrics, and wellness tips right on their truck’s high-resolution navigation screen as well as on the watch display.
