Samsara News Updates

During the “AI 101: What Fleets Need to Know” panel, speakers emphasized that AI is intended to support, rather than replace, maintenance professionals.

The trucking industry is rolling out giveaways, discounts and recognition events for professional drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which runs Sept. 13-19.

Private fleet operators are facing a barrage of cost pressures including elevated fuel prices, escalating costs and driver pay, and higher insurance premiums.

Samsara is embedding AI deeper into its connected-operations technology, enabling fleets to further automate back-office tasks and support drivers.

Samsara has introduced a smart tracking label that creates a new, lower-cost option for continuous shipment monitoring.

Rather than relying heavily on after-the-fact video review of drivers, fleets are increasingly using AI to process video and telematics inside the truck itself.

International Motors truck and bus customers now can install Samsara devices at the assembly plant ahead of delivery, the telematics vendor said April 9.

Motive Technologies has been ordered to pay rival Samsara more than $30 million over false advertising claims but was cleared in a patent infringement case.

The new features extend the capabilities of Samsara Coach, a driver coaching experience that uses real-time AI voice agents and customizable avatars to deliver personalized guidance.

With a goal of clearing every street within 24 hours, Syracuse partnered in 2021 with San Francisco-based Samsara to put live GPS tracking and dashcams on city fleet vehicles including snowplows.