Samsara’s AI strategy focuses on proactive driver coaching to prevent collisions

Artificial intelligence continues to be at the center Samsara’s approach to fleet safety. However, it is not just because AI it can just detect more risky driving events, but…

Underwriters look beyond loss runs to measure fleet risk

Commercial auto insurers are now looking beyond fleets’ five-year loss histories when the time comes for renewals, expecting to see how fleets use telematics data to improve driver behavior,…

Here is where AI can help with maintenance, according to Loblaw, Sobeys

Wayne Scott thought he had a pretty good handle on Samsara’s maintenance capabilities. Then he sat through the company’s Beyond keynote. When the presentation reached…

OEMs push deeper tech partnerships to build connected and software-defined trucks

Truck manufacturers are no longer trying to build every piece of connected technology themselves. Instead, they’re redesigning trucks around partnerships with technology companies and moving safety systems, cameras and…

Samsara tackles shipment visibility gap with disposable tracking label

Fleet operators can track tractors, trailers and equipment with increasing precision, but shipments themselves often remain largely invisible once they leave the dock, as visibility often drops to a…

Samsara aims to take guesswork out of maintenance decisions with new AI capabilities

Samsara found that for some fleets, maintenance can account for roughly 10% of operating costs, yet deciding which repairs deserve immediate attention still heavily depends on experience, service manuals…

Samsara looks to enhance driver experience with AI assistants, ride-alongs, coaching tools

When a driver starts a shift, he or she needs weather updates, traffic conditions and job-site information to complete the job successfully. Along the way, dispatch might need to…

Samsara launches new fuel, maintenance, coaching and routing tools for fleets

Samsara announced four new fleet management tools focused on fuel spending controls, driver efficiency, maintenance recovery and route planning. Among the additions is a…

Samsara launches nationwide driver performance competition in US

Telematics provider Samsara has launched a competition for professional drivers in the United States that will evaluate their safety, compliance, and fuel-efficiency performance data based on real-world miles driven.

Diesel prices ease in US, but West Coast fleets hammered by spike

National fleet diesel prices fell for a second straight week, but fleets operating on the U.S. West Coast are seeing a very different story unfold. According to the…

Wildlife collisions surge in spring, pose ongoing risk on key Canadian freight corridors

Wildlife collisions are climbing into their peak season across Canada, and the risk is highest on the same highways that fleets rely on most. That was the takeaway…

Samsara launches commercial navigation tool in Canada

Samsara has launched its Commercial Navigation tool in Canada, saying it can help reduce wrong turns, overpass strikes and routing mistakes. The launch…

International to install Samsara telematics at factory through new OEM partnership

International will begin installing Samsara telematics devices on new trucks and IC Bus school buses before delivery, eliminating the need for post-purchase installation and reducing downtime for fleets.

Trucking Announcements: TTP appoints director of regulatory affairs; Transportation leaders named among Samsara’s Top 100 Operators to Watch

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, The Transport Project (TTP) appointed Katie Vassalli as director of regulatory affairs, and Tom Vatter…

Samsara launches compact Asset Tag XS, expands theft recovery tools

Samsara has launched its latest-generation Asset Tag and all-new Asset Tag XS, designed to help operations and fleet equipment managers track and recover high-value assets…