Delivering Oversized Cargo: How Gruber Logistics and Sygic Keep the Wheels Turning

Moving oversized cargo isn’t just about horsepower—it’s about precision. A single wrong turn can lead to a dead end, a low bridge, or a road too narrow for a 100-ton load. For Gruber Logistics, one of Europe’s leading transport and logistics providers, tackling these challenges is part of their DNA.

Since 1936, the company has been pushing boundaries in logistics-today offering a full spectrum of services from full-truck-loads, air and sea freight to industrial relocations and less-than-truckloads. With 60 branches in 15 countries, including Italy, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Romania, Lithuania, Poland, the United Kingdom and China, Gruber Logistics employs over 2300 people and operates a fleet of more than 2,350 transport vehicles.

But when it came to guiding their heavy and oversized fleet safely across Europe, they needed a navigation partner as reliable and innovative as their own operations. That’s where Sygic Professional Navigation came in.
 

Bigger Loads, Bigger Challenges

Navigating Europe’s roads with oversized loads isn’t easy. “When you’re handling oversized and heavy transports, not every road is an option,” says Michael Gruber, Executive Director Heavy and Special Transport at Gruber Logistics. “We needed a way to guide these transports securely from origin to destination—routes that could handle the size and weight. Finding those routes was our biggest challenge,” Gruber adds.
 

The Search for the Right Fit

In 2017, after testing multiple navigation solutions, Gruber Logistics found the answer with Sygic Professional Navigation. “Other tools didn’t provide what we needed. Sygic stood out from the rest,” Gruber explains.

The importance of a reliable navigation partner grew in 2022 when Gruber Logistics acquired Universal Transport, adding a large fleet of heavy and oversized vehicles to their operations. Sygic is now used to handle complex routing and compliance requirements.
 

How Sygic Simplifies the Journey

Since adopting Sygic, Gruber Logistics has equipped 320 of its heavy transport vehicles with the solution. What makes it so valuable? It’s all in the details. The software accounts for the exact dimensions of trucks and their massive loads, avoiding roads with low bridges, tight corners, or weight restrictions.

The workflow is straightforward but powerful. Before a transport is dispatched, Gruber’s logistics IT team carefully plans each route—taking into account vehicle size, load, road restrictions, and traffic. “With this preparation, the driver only needs to use the app, and he’s ready to go. This allows our drivers to fully concentrate on driving the trucks without worrying about finding the optimal route,” says Gruber.

Real Results on the Road

Gruber Logistics is confident about the positive changes they’re seeing.

“We’ve noticed smoother route planning, better on-time performance, and more efficient fuel use. Our drivers were cautious at first, as with any new tool, but over time they’ve seen the benefits. Features like live traffic updates have been a real hit. Today, they consider Sygic a helpful companion,” says Gruber.
 

Innovation That Doesn’t Stop Here

Innovation and sustainability are at the heart of Gruber’s Logistics strategy, and Sygic supports both. “Digital tools like this help us plan efficient and use resources wisely. It fits perfectly with our goal of running a more sustainable operation,” says Gruber.

For now, Sygic remains a trusted partner as Gruber Logistics continues to deliver oversized and heavy transports across Europe—ensuring even the most challenging logistics run reliably and without disruption.
 

About Gruber Logistics

Gruber Logistics is an international transport and logistics group offering comprehensive transport and logistics services in Europe and worldwide freight forwarding. Founded in 1936, the family-owned company, now in its third generation, is a reliable partner for B2B customers from various industries, ranging from heavy industry to consumer goods. With a strong commitment to ethical standards, employee development, sustainability, and digital innovation, Gruber Logistics is driving the further development of the logistics sector. In 2024, Gruber Logistics achieved a turnover of 710 million euros.
 

About Sygic

Sygic specializes in GPS navigation software and location-based services for smartphones, tablets, and in-dash infotainment systems. With over 200 million downloads globally, it's one of the world's most popular offline navigation apps. Its solutions for the enterprise sector are navigating more than 3,000 fleets. The company offers turn-by-turn navigation, real-time traffic information, speed camera warnings, truck-specific routing, and other advanced functionalities that help drivers safely reach their destinations. Learn more at: www.sygic.com/enterprise