Frequently asked questions
What is Hammer: Truck GPS Navigation App, Maps, & Routes?
HAMMER is a truck-safe routing and turn-by-turn navigation app for truckers!
How can Hammer help me?
- Free turn-by turn navigation and routing
- Get truck-specific routing custom to your own truck
- Plan your route with as many waypoint as you need
- Use location view to fine-tune any location
- Easily switch between light or dark mode
- Select your preferred route and hit start
- Free turn-by-turn navigation and routing
- Automatically download offline maps
Does Hammer offer truck specific routing?
Yes, You can easily get truck-specific routing when entering in your truck details including your truck dimensions, weight, load and number of trailers
Is Hammer completely free?
TruckersReport has always had the mission of helping as many drivers as possible, which is why we think it’s important to provide the tools we build, such as HAMMER, for free. We’ve built relevant driver resources into our tools, such as our job board and a truck insurance cost calculator. When drivers apply to work with employers and service providers that interest them, those companies pay us for connecting them with potential employees and customers.
This is how we’ve supported and grown the tools we’ve offered drivers since 2005.
How do I download and install Hammer?
Hammer is available on Android and IOS tablets and Mobile devices and it can be found in the Google Playstore and on the Apple App store and is
How do I plan a route?
- On the navigation screen click New Route
- Enter the From and To address*
- Under options you can add restrictions to routing such as Avoid Toll, Paved Roads, Parkways … etc
- Select calculate route
- Chose the desired route
- Select start
How can I set my truck settings?
- On the top left select the menu bar
- Select Truck Preset
- Enter in the details of your truck
- Select done
How do I start guidance?
- On the navigation screen in the search bar enter in the destination address
or
- On the navigation screen click New Route
- Enter the From and To address*
- Under options you can add restrictions to routing such as Avoid Toll, Paved Roads, Parkways … etc
- Select calculate route
- Chose the desired route
- Select start
How can I set route options?
- On the top left select the Menu Bar
- Select Routing
- Select the option you would like to avoid when routing
Where can I set hazmat?
- On the top left select the Menu Bar
- Select Truck Presets
- Under Hazardous Materials select the ones that apply to your truck
How to avoid parkways?
- On the top left select the Menu Bar
- Select Routing
- Under Avoid find Avoid Parkways
- Switch the toggle to orange
How to avoid tolls?
- On the top left select the Menu Bar
- Select Routing
- Under Avoid find Avoid Parkways
- Switch the toggle to orange
How do I know, which fuel station is cheapest during my trip?
- On the navigation screen select New Route
- Enter you From and To addresses
- Click Calculate
- Scroll down to On your Route
- Select Cheapest fuel to see the fuel prices along your route
What are offline maps?
Offline maps allows you to calculate a route and navigate without data as long as you have the associated map(s) downloaded. Downloaded areas include full search, crossroad details, satellite view and points of interest.
How do I download offline maps
- On the top left select the Menu Bar
- Select Offline Map
- You have the option to Download all maps, a country or selected State/Province
What is the download route map in advance?
With this feature HAMMER will automatically download the current location + given radius so you don't lose routing when you lose connectivity. Downloaded areas include full search, crossroad details, satellite view and points of interest.
How do I change appearance based on day / night?
- On the top left, select the Menu Bar
- Select Display
- Under the the Colour Scheme choose you preferred setting (Light, Dark, System Default Set by Day/Night Time
What are speed limit alerts?
When speed limit alerts are on you will receive a sound notification when the road/highway when you are at speed limit or over by 5 mph
How can I switch voices?
- On the top left, select the Menu Bar
- Select Sound
- Select Voices
- You have the option to Male or Female and English or Spanish
How do I set voice instructions
- On the top left, select the Menu Bar
- Select Sound
- Under Voice Instruction select you have the option of On, Alerts or off
How can I report issues with Hammer App?
How to report errors in maps?
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