Telematics, Safety, Compliance, and Maintenance Guides

Safety

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...

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...

In-Cab Speed Warnings: Guide for Fleet Safety Managers

Speeding (driving faster than the posted speed limit) is a leading cause of accidents among commercial drivers. In this guide for fleet...

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...

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 several fleets using Sam...

What are Connected Operations?

As IIoT technology has become more advanced and accessible, the organizations that keep our economy running behind the scenes have ente...

Compliance

FMCSA Guide for Fleet Managers: Overview and Compliance Tips

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is an agency within the Department of Transportation (DOT) that regulates the c...

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 your business avoi...

What is the ELD mandate?

Is your fleet navigating the FMCSA emergency COVID-19 HOS suspension? Read our FAQ to learn what the new rules are, if they apply to yo...

Maintenance

Fleet Vehicle Maintenance: A Comprehensive Guide

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

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...

A Simple Guide to Fleet Maintenance Software

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

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...

How GPS Tracking Can Prevent Equipment Theft

Learn how a GPS Tracking solution can help prevent equipment theft and track down stolen equipment so your fleet can reduce equipment r...

A Guide to GPS Tracking Your Machinery and Heavy Equipment

From oil and gas to construction and more, industries are realizing the potential of tracking machinery with GPS technology. Benefits i...

Smart Trailers

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 spoiled goods. By rem...

Trailer Theft: How to Protect Your Valuable Assets

In this article, we’ll explore effective strategies that organizations can take to safeguard valuable trailers and cargo from theft so ...

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 temperature monitoring system...

Sustainability

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.

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 guide to learn everyth...

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...

Connected Sites

What is an Intelligent Video Management System (IVMS)?

An intelligent video management system (IVMS) can help your businesses gain actionable insights from video footage using the power of a...

How to Choose the Best Warehouse Security Cameras for Your Business

Today’s warehouse security camera systems have come a long way. Now, they’re cloud-based, high resolution, and powered by AI. Learn how...

Go Beyond Basic NVR Software with Samsara

Network video recorders or NVRs are digital systems used for storing and viewing video footage. NVR software itself—while more advanced...