Michelin launches TruckFly, the first GPS dedicated to trucks

Truckfly by Michelin is a navigation app exclusively designed for heavy trucks and their traffic constraints.

Current events often remind us how the circulation of heavy trucks in Europe can turn dramatic. Trucks – or large buses – mistakenly engaged on inappropriate routes, stuck under low bridges, or venturing into prohibited zones have caused sometimes tragic accidents. These incidents, which have cost the lives of passengers, motorists, and truck drivers, highlight an obvious truth: GPS devices designed for light vehicles cannot meet the constraints of heavy trucks.

It is in this context that Truckfly by Michelin unveiled a GPS specifically designed for trucks. Available through the application already used by over 615,000 drivers in 44 European countries, this digital service aims to provide a direct response to these technological failures which, too often, have irreparable human consequences.

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A Tailor-Made GPS for Truck Drivers

According to Michelin, 86% of heavy truck drivers still use inappropriate tools originally designed for cars. The result: navigation errors, increased risks, and economic losses for transporters. With this GPS integrated into the Truckfly app, each driver can now set their route based on the specific characteristics of their vehicle (length, height, hazardous materials transported, etc.), thereby avoiding low bridges, restricted roads, or dangerous zones.

“This GPS was born from a simple observation: there needs to be a solution adapted to the realities of the profession, for everyone’s safety,” explains Clément Faure, marketing director of Truckfly by Michelin.

A Community Application

Beyond navigation, Truckfly remains a platform rich in services: a database of 125,000 establishments (restaurants, secure parking, gas stations, garages), real-time alerts on accidents or inspections, and even a job space that connects drivers and recruiters.

For transport companies, the tool is also a strategic asset: it enhances safety, improves operational efficiency, and helps retain drivers who have become scarce in the labor market.

With this launch, Michelin confirms its role as a pioneer in mobility. After inventing tires and solutions that have shaped over a century of transport, such as the Michelin Guide or road maps, the Clermont-based group is now investing in digital solutions to address contemporary challenges.

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