HERE Maps
Commercial maps API focused on logistics, truck routing, and fleet management.
About this API
HERE Maps is a veteran in the maps space, owned by Mercedes/Audi/BMW. Strong in logistics, heavy-truck routing, and fleet management. Free tier of 250K/month is one of the most generous in the market.
Who it's for
Logistics companies
Fleet managers
Delivery services
Complex routing
How to use it
- 1Register at here.com for an API key.
- 2Use HERE Routing API for routes.
- 3Fleet Telematics API for vehicle data.
Installation & setup
`npm install @here/maps-api-for-javascript`.
Code examples
curl "https://router.hereapi.com/v8/routes?transportMode=truck&origin=32.08,34.78&destination=31.76,35.21&apikey=YOUR_KEY"Sample response
{
"routes": [
{
"sections": [
{
"summary": {
"length": 64000,
"duration": 3600
},
"transport": {
"mode": "truck"
}
}
]
}
]
}FAQ
Yes, with weight/width/height restrictions.
Tips & pitfalls
Use for logistics tools — Google is not ideal for trucks.
Guides
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