Truck navigation is a feature that Google isn't at all interested in, as the search giant prefers to stick with what it already does best. However, it doesn't mean everybody ignores truck navigation.

You'd think professional drivers know by now that relying on Google Maps for anything other than turn-by-turn directions for passenger cars is not a good idea. And yet, truck drivers in Cork, Ireland, ...

I trialed this open-source navigation app that's taking on Google Maps with a community-driven approach, and the results were interesting.

I remember the first time I experienced true voice-guided navigation with Google Maps. It was with the Motorola DROID back in 2009, and since then, it’s been my go-to choice for driving directions.