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Garmin dezl OTR720 Truck GPS — routes built for the rig, not a car
Garmin dezl OTR720 7-Inch Truck GPS Navigator
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Over-the-road drivers
- Truck-legal routing
- Weigh stations and parking
- Big 7-inch screen
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Price: $449.99
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Why this gift works
The Garmin dezl OTR720 Truck GPS has a 7-inch IPS touchscreen and plans custom routes from the truck's height, weight, length, width and hazmat load. It warns of steep grades and sharp curves and shows PrePass weigh station notifications, CAT Scale locations, Love's and Pilot amenities and parking, and driver-shared ratings for parking and loading docks, with US, Canada and Mexico maps and free updates, per Abt and GPS Nation.
Phone navigation does not know a low bridge from a legal truck route. For an over-the-road driver, a dedicated trucking GPS is a genuine splurge they will use every day.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- Long-haul truckers
- New drivers learning routes
- Owner-operators
Think twice if
- The carrier supplies a GPS
- Budget is tight
The catch
It costs about $450; the battery lasts about 1.5 hours, so it stays plugged in; it mounts with a suction cup; hands-free calling needs a paired phone; and the warranty is 1 year.
Skip if their carrier provides a trucking GPS, or they are happy with a trucking app.
Key specs
| Screen | 7 in IPS touchscreen, 1024 x 600 |
|---|---|
| Routing | By truck height, weight, length, width, hazmat |
| Trucker tools | PrePass alerts, CAT Scale locator, truck-stop parking |
| Maps | US, Canada, Mexico, free updates |
| Battery | About 1.5 hours |
| Warranty | 1-year limited |
Worth knowing before you buy
- 6-inch and 8-inch versions are separate listings.
- A Renewed listing exists - buy new.
Why we like it
- Truck-specific routing
- Weigh station and parking info
- Large 7-inch screen
- Free map updates
What to look for in a trucking GPS
- Truck profile. Routing should use the rig's dimensions and load.
- Screen. A 7-inch or larger screen is easier to read at a glance.
- Services. Parking and weigh station info save time.
Questions people ask
Yes - height, weight, length, width and hazmat load.
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