HERE Technologies Targets “Last-Meter” Precision for Commercial Fleets

Technology consolidates navigation, ADAS and automation into a single live map for trucks

Digital maps are no longer just about getting from point A to point B. As vehicle software grows more central to fleet operations, map accuracy is becoming essential for safety systems, route and fleet optimization, and electrification strategies.

During CES 2026 in Las Vegas, HERE Technologies said it is moving beyond last-mile navigation to what it calls “last-meter” mapping, designed to guide commercial vehicles to exact delivery locations such as loading docks and service bays, helping reduce delays and driver frustration.

Remco Timmer said HERE Technologies is consolidating multiple data points into a single live map for trucks. (Photo by Steve Fecht).

Remco Timmer, senior vice president of product management and automotive solutions, said that rather than maintaining separate maps for navigation and advanced driver assistance systems, HERE is consolidating those functions into a continuously updated live map that can support navigation, ADAS and automated driving from a single data source.

The platform pulls data from more than 40 million connected vehicles globally, along with camera, radar and lidar inputs, allowing road changes and hazards to be identified and pushed to vehicles in near real time.

Plus, unlike consumer navigation apps, HERE Technologies encodes more than 800 attributes, including bridge heights, weight limits, hazardous-material restrictions and road widths. That level of detail helps fleets “navigate the world in an effective and safe way, avoid insurance claims [and] other kinds of liabilities,” Timmer said.

HERE Technologies also offers planning and matrix routing that Timmer said can handle data from tens of thousands of vehicles and hundreds of thousands of stops. It continuously optimizes routes based on vehicle capabilities, driver qualifications, time windows and business rules. Fleet operators can prioritize fuel economy over speed, avoid congestion or risk-prone areas, and factor in hours-of-service regulations.

A fleet can create a “private map extension” that includes factors specific to its network and routes, available only to those within the fleet. “This is really considered proprietary knowledge. They don’t want anybody to just stumble upon that knowledge, because it helps them to succeed,” Trimmer said.

Electrification is another focus. The system factors in charging availability, terrain, elevation and temperature to support battery-electric fleet planning. Timmer said improving the accuracy of EV charger locations has been a priority as fleets expand electric deployments. He added that the company has the most comprehensive global EV charging database, with about 2.1 million charging points. For mixed fleets, its systems can assign jobs based on whether a vehicle is diesel, hybrid or electric and plan depot or route charging accordingly.

In addition to navigating to the last meter, drivers can use the maps to reach specific locations within a building, such as a stockroom at a hospital, for white-glove or unattended deliveries. “We also have a radio positioning network, so we know all Wi Fi locations in the world, and we can triangulate your whereabouts using this radio network positioning,” Timmer said.

HERE Technologies showcased its solutions during CES. (Photo by Steve Fecht).

HERE also announced a collaboration with Amazon to integrate its navigation platform with Alexa Custom Assistant, enabling OEMs to deploy branded, voice-enabled navigation and, eventually, conversational tools for dispatchers and fleet managers.

Timmer said HERE Technologies’ location technology is now used in 238 million vehicles worldwide, with more than 63 million relying on its maps for ADAS or automated driving functions.