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Telematics

The Benefits of Remote Temperature Monitoring for Your Fleet

KEY TAKEAWAYS Remote temperature monitoring systems can save your fleet thousands of dollars per year in lost or...

How to Keep Your Fleet Connected with a Fleet Tracking App

A fleet tracking app brings the power of telematics to your fingertips via a mobile device, such as a smartphone or...
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A Fleet Manager’s Guide to Fuel Cards for Truckers

Fuel cards are a great way for trucking companies to track fuel purchases, set spending controls, get significant...
Fuel Efficiency for Fleets: How to Manage an Efficient Fleet

Fuel Efficiency for Fleets: How to Manage an Efficient Fleet

For most fleets, fuel is a huge cost. Even a small increase in fuel efficiency can benefit your bottom line. In this...
What is Telematics? Let Samsara explain it for you.

What is Telematics?

Telematics, or telematics systems, refers to the convergence of telecommunications and information processing. Based...
How Freight Dispatchers Support and Scale Your Fleet

How Freight Dispatchers Support and Scale Your Fleet

Learn more about the important role that freight dispatchers play in supporting your fleet and the telematics tools...

Everything You Need to Know About Fleet Vehicles

While it can be a complex and time-consuming process to research and purchase the right fleet vehicle to meet your...
Fuel Management Systems: Increase Efficiency, Reduce Costs

Fuel Management Systems: Increase Efficiency, Reduce Costs

A fuel management system provides better visibility into fuel trends—including inefficient or abnormal activity,...

A Fleet Manager’s Guide to GPS

Real-world savings and safety enhancements are being unearthed via GPS systems every day. Let’s take a look at...

Everything You Need to Know About GPS Tracking for Trucks

GPS tracking for trucks can be an advantageous tool for fleets for a number of different reasons. Most notably,...

How Truck Dispatchers Help Keep Your Fleet Running Smoothly

With the rise of delivery services such as Amazon, there are more trucks on the road than ever. Because of this,...

7 Key Things to Look For When Selecting Your Dispatch Software

Dispatch software is one of the primary tools that fleet managers and dispatchers rely on to ensure that drivers are...

8 Ways a GPS Vehicle Tracking Solution Can Help Your Fleet Stay Ahead of the Curve

If you’re a fleet manager, a GPS vehicle tracking solution can be a powerful way to help you understand the location...
Learn how to choose the best fleet management software.

How to Choose the Best Fleet Management Software

As a fleet manager, getting visibility into how efficiently your fleet is running can sometimes be challenging. A...

The Benefits of GPS Fleet Tracking for Your Small Business

If you own a smaller business or run a small fleet, you likely have fewer vehicles to keep an eye on. But that...

How to Select a GPS System to Help Track Your Fleet

Though GPS tracking devices are primarily used to obtain vehicle location, they can also provide additional benefits...

Everything You Need to Know About Fleet Management

Fleet management tools can help fleet managers gain real-time visibility into their operations while increasing...

Your Guide to Smart Trailers for Commercial Fleets

Smart trailers, which use GPS to provide accurate location information, can be an advantageous tool for fleets in...

How to Use a GPS Tracker for Trailers to Improve Your Fleet Management

GPS tracking for trailers can be a helpful way for your fleet to increase efficiency and lower operating costs....

A Complete Guide to Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Tires are the third leading expense for fleets. To alleviate these costs, consider implementing a tire pressure...
Everything You Need To Know About Short Haul Trucking

Everything You Need to Know About Short-Haul Trucking

Short haul trucking combines the freedom of the open road with the stability and home time that drivers with...

Your Guide to GPS Fleet Tracking for Equipment

To alleviate any risks of misplacing assets—while surfacing important insights about their usage and ROI—read on to...

How a Weather Route Planner Can Help Your Fleet

Samsara Weather Overlay is a live map that's layered directly over your vehicle's route so you have visibility into...
Is Long-haul Trucking Right for Me?

Is Long-Haul Trucking Right for Me?

Long-haul trucking has many opportunities for career advancement and security due to the high demand of truck...

A Detailed Guide On How To Become a Truck Driver

Starting a job as a truck driver is a rewarding career, however there are several factors that you should consider...

How to Use Temperature Monitoring in Your Fleet

Temperature monitoring can save your fleet thousands of dollars per year in lost or spoiled goods. With a...
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What is Edge Computing?

Get all of the details on how edge computing works, why it matters for fleets, and the future of industrial IoT all...

How Cold Chain Monitoring Devices Can Help Your Fleet Protect Temperature-Sensitive Products

Interested in mitigating the risk of spoilage while meeting customer standards and compliance regulations? Read on...

Fleet GPS Tracking Costs to Consider Before Purchasing Fleet Management Software

To help you navigate the costs associated with telematics systems, read on to learn the various factors that may...
How Dash Cams and GPS Improve Fleet Safety and Efficiency

How Dash Cams and GPS Improve Fleet Safety and Efficiency

When it comes to fleet safety, dash cams can capture invaluable evidence about what was going on behind the scenes...

What to Consider When Evaluating Asset Tracking Software for Your Fleet

Learn how to leverage asset tracking software to keep better track of your assets, improve asset utilization, manage...
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Why GPS is Important for Construction Companies

Using GPS technology in construction projects has a variety of benefits both for you and your clients. Learn how GPS...
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Door Open Sensors: Applications for Fleets

From preventing stolen or spoiled goods to helping avoid expensive door repair costs, learn all about the benefits...
Safety

8 Essential Truck Driver Safety Tips to Minimize Risk

Keeping your drivers safe on the road isn’t just essential for their health and well-being. Their safety directly...
The Best Dash Cam Software for Fleets

The Best Dash Cam Software for Fleets

Find out what to look for in a video-based fleet safety solution, including the most important dash cam software features.
Dual Dash Cams for Fleets

Dual Dash Cams for Fleets

Dual dash cams can help your fleet reduce accidents, exonerate drivers from not-at-fault accidents and false claims,...

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Compliance
FMCSA Regulations: A Guide for Fleet Managers

FMCSA Regulations: A Guide for Fleet Managers

There are many different FMCSA regulations that commercial motor vehicle operators must follow—including Hours of...
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The Complete Guide to Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)

Whether you’re learning about ELDs for the first time or interested in or switching ELD systems, this comprehensive...

How to Streamline Quarterly IFTA Reporting for Your Fleet

To help your fleet streamline its IFTA process, we've created a guide to understanding the agreement and making sure...

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Sustainability
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Electric Vehicle News for Fleets

Stay up to date with the latest electric vehicle news to help inform your electrification strategy.

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The Complete Guide to Electric Vehicles for Fleets

Whether you're currently evaluating electric vehicles for your fleet or you've already electrified, consult this...
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The Complete Guide to Hybrid Electric Vehicles for Fleets

From tax incentives to lower fuel costs, learn more about the benefits of hybrid electric vehicles in this complete guide.

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Maintenance
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How to Select the Right Preventative Maintenance Software for Your Business

Fleet managers around the world are already using preventative maintenance software to help extend the lifetime and...
A Guide to Preventative Maintenance for Semi Trucks

A Fleet Manager’s Guide to Preventative Maintenance for Semi Trucks

It’s hard to overstate the importance of a preventative maintenance program. Whether you have one semi truck or...
A Simple Guide to Fleet Maintenance Software

A Simple Guide to Fleet Maintenance Software

Learn how a telematics solution with fleet maintenance tools can help your company implement a maintenance schedule,...

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