Telematics, Safety, Compliance, and Maintenance Guides

Safety

Following distance: How to coach CMV drivers and decrease tailgating

Tailgating is the leading cause of rear-end collisions in the United States, causing more than 1,700 deaths and 500,000 injuries per ye...

The different types of dash cams for trucks

Dash cams, or dash cameras, offer truck drivers and fleet managers more control over their fleet safety with features designed to incre...

A fleet manager’s guide to dash cams with GPS tracking

Dash cams with GPS tracking are proven to improve driver safety and lower costs. Plus, dash cams make it possible to exonerate your dri...

Telematics

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 tablet. Key feature...

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 business needs, it’s...

What is telematics?

Telematics, or telematics systems, refers to the convergence of telecommunications and information processing. Based on the French word...

Compliance

How does ELD compliance with Samsara work?

Navigating Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations can be challenging. Learn how Samsara simplifies compliance ...

FMCSA regulations: a guide for fleet managers

There are many different FMCSA regulations that commercial motor vehicle operators must follow—including Hours of Service (HOS), drug a...

ELDs for trucks: What are the benefits of installing ELDs in your fleet?

Navigating FMCSA regulations can be challenging. Ensure your fleet stays ELD-compliant and benefits from real-time tracking to boost sa...

Maintenance

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 lower the cost of t...

Fleet vehicle maintenance: A comprehensive guide

Fleet vehicle maintenance is essential for keeping your fleet on the road, maximizing profits, and avoiding unexpected operating costs....

A simple guide to fleet maintenance software

Learn how a telematics solution with fleet maintenance capabilities can help your fleet operations avoid vehicle breakdowns, improve pr...

Asset Tracking

Complete guide to GPS tracking for containers

GPS tracking devices offer an efficient way to locate your shipping containers in real time, ensure cargo security, and increase revenu...

Your guide to GPS fleet tracking for equipment

To alleviate any risks of misplacing assets—while surfacing important insights about their usage and ROI—learn how GPS tracking for equ...

What to consider when evaluating asset tracking software for your fleet

Learn how to leverage asset tracking software to keep better track of your large and small assets, improve asset utilization, manage in...

Smart Trailers

The benefits of remote temperature monitoring for your fleet

Remote temperature monitoring systems can save your fleet thousands of dollars per year in lost or spoiled goods. With remote monitorin...

What is an anti-lock braking system (ABS)?

An anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a safety feature that prevents wheels from locking to avoid skidding or to retain more control whi...

Everything you need to know about dry van trailers

Dry vans are a cost-effective way for transporting non-perishable goods, providing secure protection from weather and damage. This guid...

Sustainability

Electric Vehicle News for Fleets

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

How to Reduce Your Fleet’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Learn how the City of Sacramento leverages Samsara to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, and achieve their su...

Why more fleets are adopting electric vehicle technology

An overview of EVs and technology to make electric fleets more cost-effective, efficient, and manageable.

Connected Sites

5 Essential Site Safety Training Topics for Your Worksite

Learn about different site safety training topics to keep your workers safe —including a closer look at how NYC is leading a new era of...

Cloud-based security camera systems: Features to consider, benefits, and more

As cloud technology has become more prevalent across all industries and business types, security cameras have also followed suit, with ...

4 Workplace Safety Tips for Warehouse Managers

In this guide we’ll go over Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards that warehouse managers should know, safety ...