Samsara Features
What are the features of Samsara?
Vehicle Management
- Inventory
- Fuel Management
- Maintenance
- Vehicle Tracking
Driver Management
- Onboarding
- Safety
- Driver Tracking
- Driver Behavior
Deliveries
- ETAs
- Proof of delivery
- Route Optimization
Analytics
- Vehicle Performance
- Driver Performance
- Costs
Dashcam
- Safety Score
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System Management
Security | Provides a secure and compliant system. | Not enough data | |
System Monitoring | Continually inspects, audits, and monitors system to keep it up to date. | Not enough data |
Vehicle Management
Inventory | As reported in 739 Samsara reviews. Manages the inventory of vehicles across multiple locations. | 89% (Based on 739 reviews) | |
Fuel Management | As reported in 732 Samsara reviews. Ability to monitor and optimize fuel consumption. | 84% (Based on 732 reviews) | |
Maintenance | As reported in 728 Samsara reviews. Schedule maintenance operations and plan downtime. | 83% (Based on 728 reviews) | |
Vehicle Tracking | Based on 739 Samsara reviews. Track the location of vehicles using GPS technology. | 96% (Based on 739 reviews) |
Driver Management
Onboarding | Based on 724 Samsara reviews. Provide features for onboarding of new drivers. | 83% (Based on 724 reviews) | |
Safety | As reported in 727 Samsara reviews. Implement safety measures to comply with regulations. | 91% (Based on 727 reviews) | |
Driver Tracking | Based on 731 Samsara reviews. Allow dispatchers to track the location of drivers in real time. | 94% (Based on 731 reviews) | |
Driver Behavior | Based on 722 Samsara reviews. Analyze driver behavior to identify issues and prevent accidents. | 89% (Based on 722 reviews) |
Deliveries
ETAs | Calculate the estimated time of arrival (ETA) for each delivery. This feature was mentioned in 694 Samsara reviews. | 80% (Based on 694 reviews) | |
Proof of delivery | Allow drivers to capture customer confirmation on shipments. This feature was mentioned in 678 Samsara reviews. | 77% (Based on 678 reviews) | |
Route Optimization | Based on 676 Samsara reviews. Suggest optimal routes for deliveries to save time and fuel. | 76% (Based on 676 reviews) |
Analytics
Vehicle Performance | Analyze vehicle performance for various routes or types of deliveries. This feature was mentioned in 702 Samsara reviews. | 84% (Based on 702 reviews) | |
Driver Performance | Provide KPIs to monitor and manage driver performance. This feature was mentioned in 707 Samsara reviews. | 88% (Based on 707 reviews) | |
Costs | As reported in 690 Samsara reviews. Analyze costs for vehicle maintenance, fuel consumption, or mileage. | 78% (Based on 690 reviews) | |
Dashboards | As reported in 22 Samsara reviews. Deliver dashboards that display KPIs and live data. | 75% (Based on 22 reviews) | |
Performance | Analyze performance for individual assets, by category or location. 23 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 78% (Based on 23 reviews) | |
Forecasting | As reported in 21 Samsara reviews. Predict future trends and risks that may impact asset performance. | 68% (Based on 21 reviews) | |
Vehicle Performance | As reported in 347 Samsara reviews. Analyze vehicle performance for various routes or types of deliveries. | 82% (Based on 347 reviews) | |
Driver Performance | Based on 349 Samsara reviews. Provide KPIs to monitor and manage driver performance. | 86% (Based on 349 reviews) | |
Cost | Based on 346 Samsara reviews. Analyze costs for vehicle maintenance, fuel consumption, or mileage. | 79% (Based on 346 reviews) |
Asset Definition
Asset Register - Asset Tracking | Create a list of all the assets owed by a company. This feature was mentioned in 403 Samsara reviews. | 87% (Based on 403 reviews) | |
Relationships - Asset Tracking | Define relationships between various types of assets. This feature was mentioned in 394 Samsara reviews. | 83% (Based on 394 reviews) | |
Costs - Asset Tracking | Identify the value of each asset and keep it up to date. 389 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 77% (Based on 389 reviews) | |
Asset Register | Create a list of all the assets owed by a company. This feature was mentioned in 26 Samsara reviews. | 79% (Based on 26 reviews) | |
Relationships | Define relationships between various types of assets. This feature was mentioned in 26 Samsara reviews. | 72% (Based on 26 reviews) | |
Costs | Identify the value of each asset and keep it up to date. 25 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 70% (Based on 25 reviews) | |
Types | As reported in 24 Samsara reviews. Define and manage linear assets, facilities, and fixed assets | 72% (Based on 24 reviews) |
Asset Tracking
Location - Asset Tracking | Track asset locations using GIS and GPS technology. 398 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 398 reviews) | |
Status - Asset Tracking | Based on 396 Samsara reviews. Monitor the status of multiple types of assets. | 87% (Based on 396 reviews) | |
History - Asset Tracking | Maintain a history of adjustments made to assets. This feature was mentioned in 392 Samsara reviews. | 84% (Based on 392 reviews) | |
Location | Based on 25 Samsara reviews. Track asset locations using GIS and GPS technology. | 85% (Based on 25 reviews) | |
Status | Monitor the status of multiple types of assets. 25 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 81% (Based on 25 reviews) | |
History | Maintain a history of adjustments made to assets. This feature was mentioned in 25 Samsara reviews. | 75% (Based on 25 reviews) |
Check In/Out
Due Date Assignment | Enables the assignment of tool return dates and provides automated overdue notices to admins and employees. This feature was mentioned in 34 Samsara reviews. | 76% (Based on 34 reviews) | |
Barcode Check In/Check Out | As reported in 33 Samsara reviews. Uses barcodes to check products in and out, and to track tool inventory. | 65% (Based on 33 reviews) | |
Tool Reservation Portal | Allows employees to access a portal displaying tool inventory and build a shopping cart of items for check out. This feature was mentioned in 33 Samsara reviews. | 69% (Based on 33 reviews) | |
Mobile App with Scanner | Provides a mobile app with barcode scanning technology. This feature was mentioned in 34 Samsara reviews. | 72% (Based on 34 reviews) |
Tool Tracking
Tool Info Tracking | Based on 33 Samsara reviews. Breadth of tool data tracking, including serial number, model, purchase date, etc. | 70% (Based on 33 reviews) | |
Maintenance Schedule Tracking | Based on 34 Samsara reviews. Track tool maintenance and repaid schedules. | 75% (Based on 34 reviews) | |
Custom Tool Info Fields | Provides features to add custom fields for tool tracking. This feature was mentioned in 32 Samsara reviews. | 71% (Based on 32 reviews) |
Records Management
Dispatch records | Enables users to record all records of when vehicles were dispatched in the field This feature was mentioned in 176 Samsara reviews. | 80% (Based on 176 reviews) | |
Truck maintenance records | Based on 174 Samsara reviews. Enables users to record all the service/vehicle maintenance records. | 79% (Based on 174 reviews) | |
Driver pay records | Enables users to record all driver payments for payroll purposes. 171 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 59% (Based on 171 reviews) | |
Mileage reports | Based on 178 Samsara reviews. Enables users to generate reports for trucking mileage. | 85% (Based on 178 reviews) | |
IFTA reports | As reported in 174 Samsara reviews. Enables users to generate IFTA compliance reports | 81% (Based on 174 reviews) | |
Fuel management reports | As reported in 172 Samsara reviews. Enables users to generate fuel management reports based on historical drivinrg records. | 80% (Based on 172 reviews) | |
Driver analytics | Based on 168 Samsara reviews. Enables users to generate rep | 82% (Based on 168 reviews) |
Accounting
Invoicing | Enables users to generate invoices, and track invoice progress. 164 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 59% (Based on 164 reviews) | |
Payroll | Enables users to direct deposit payroll and other transactions. 159 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 53% (Based on 159 reviews) | |
Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable | Enables users to identify receivable and payable accounts and amounts This feature was mentioned in 159 Samsara reviews. | 55% (Based on 159 reviews) |
Order Management
Order processing | Based on 158 Samsara reviews. Provides users with order processing features that are specific to the trucking industry. This includes features that account for origin, destination, date, and time. | 64% (Based on 158 reviews) | |
LTL orders | Based on 157 Samsara reviews. Enables users to enablesro proccess less than truckload of cargo with multiple customers, and stops. | 60% (Based on 157 reviews) |
Routing and Dispatch
Truck routing | As reported in 165 Samsara reviews. Enables users to create optimal schedules and truck routes. | 71% (Based on 165 reviews) | |
Load planning & dispatch | Provides features for users to pre-plan truck dispatches 162 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 69% (Based on 162 reviews) | |
Load tracking | Based on 164 Samsara reviews. Allows users to know where each load is at any given time. | 81% (Based on 164 reviews) |
Reporting
Expense reporting | Based on 228 Samsara reviews. Allows users to see vendor spend, vehicle operating costs and other expenses | 74% (Based on 228 reviews) | |
Fuel reports | As reported in 230 Samsara reviews. Allows users to compare fuel economoy or cost per mile across vehicles | 81% (Based on 230 reviews) | |
Vehicle reporting | Based on 228 Samsara reviews. Provides a list of all vehicles with details such as mileage or maintenance status | 87% (Based on 228 reviews) | |
Service costs | Allows users to review weekly, monthly or annual service costs 224 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 76% (Based on 224 reviews) |
Task Alerts
Maintenance alerts | Based on 224 Samsara reviews. Allows users to setup reminders for scheduled maintenance. | 84% (Based on 224 reviews) | |
Mileage reminders | Allows users to set up automatic task notifications when the vehicles have travelled a certain amount of miles 223 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 223 reviews) | |
Notifications | As reported in 225 Samsara reviews. Allows users to set up email and text notifications to alert whenever maintenance is needed | 84% (Based on 225 reviews) |
Planning
Calendar | Provides user with a calendar of upcomign maintenance activities such as inspections This feature was mentioned in 218 Samsara reviews. | 79% (Based on 218 reviews) | |
Maintenance priority | As reported in 220 Samsara reviews. Allows users to set maintenance priorities by vehicle or group of vehicles | 80% (Based on 220 reviews) | |
Scheduling | Based on 220 Samsara reviews. Creates and manages maintenance schedules based on equipment availability | 79% (Based on 220 reviews) |
Work Orders
Approval and Rejection | Allows users to manually approve or reject a request for maintenance on a vehicle. 218 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 72% (Based on 218 reviews) | |
Automatic service records | All reports on vehicle maintenance are automatically kept on record. This feature was mentioned in 215 Samsara reviews. | 75% (Based on 215 reviews) | |
Shop communication | Allows users to evaluate various vehicle maintenance shops that are in the area. 217 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 72% (Based on 217 reviews) | |
Inspection | Based on 219 Samsara reviews. Provide standard templates to conduct inspections and document findings | 75% (Based on 219 reviews) |
Transit Operations
Scheduling & Routing | Manages driver schedules and determines the optimal time and location for each transit stop. May also use real-time data to create detours as needed. | Not enough data | |
Fleet Management | Monitors driver actions and gains insight into vehicle locations, operational safety, on-time performance, and passenger load. | Not enough data | |
Fare Collection | Leverages mobile and hardware solutions to allow riders to purchase tickets, while tracking these payments and providing receipts. | Not enough data | |
Data Analytics | Collects and manages transit data related to rider volume, fare collection, route efficiencies, and other related inputs to ensure public transit system functions smoothly. | Not enough data |
Rider Experience
Vehicle Tracking | Provides real-time updates on schedules and incoming transit vehicles, using GPS or related tool. | Not enough data | |
Alerts | Provides news updates to riders as it relates to transit service, such as repairs or route-specific delays. | Not enough data |
Inventory
Locations | Based on 25 Samsara reviews. Track inventory of assets accross multiple locations. | 86% (Based on 25 reviews) | |
Spare Parts | Based on 23 Samsara reviews. Manage the inventory of spare parts needed for maintenance. | 63% (Based on 23 reviews) | |
Valuation | Calculate the value of the inventory of assets and spare parts. 22 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 60% (Based on 22 reviews) |
Depreciation
Methods | Support multiple depreciation methods such as straight-line and annuity. 22 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 64% (Based on 22 reviews) | |
Asset Value | Calculate the value of assets at each stage of their lifecycle. 23 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 63% (Based on 23 reviews) | |
Taxes | Manage tax deductions and capital allowances for fixed assets. 23 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 55% (Based on 23 reviews) | |
Decomissioning | Based on 23 Samsara reviews. Track the costs of retiring assets when they become obsolete. | 59% (Based on 23 reviews) |
Maintenance
Inspections | Plan inspections to monitor the status or equipment and fixed assets. This feature was mentioned in 25 Samsara reviews. | 78% (Based on 25 reviews) | |
Planning | Based on 25 Samsara reviews. Schedule maintenance activities based on asset type, usage, and warranties. | 70% (Based on 25 reviews) | |
Predictive | As reported in 24 Samsara reviews. Provide features for predictice maintenance operations. | 65% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
Corrective | Allows users to perform corrective maintenance activities. This feature was mentioned in 23 Samsara reviews. | 67% (Based on 23 reviews) | |
Unplanned | Based on 23 Samsara reviews. Ability to manage unplanned maintenance tasks. | 62% (Based on 23 reviews) | |
Optimization | Based on 23 Samsara reviews. Identify opportunities to optimize asset use and maintenance operations. | 64% (Based on 23 reviews) |
Field Service
Planning | Based on 23 Samsara reviews. Assign human and material resources to maintance tasks. | 62% (Based on 23 reviews) | |
Tracking | As reported in 24 Samsara reviews. Monitor field activities such as installation, maintenance, or callibration. | 72% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
Client Communications | As reported in 23 Samsara reviews. Allows field workers and their supervisors to communicate with customers. | 64% (Based on 23 reviews) |
Monitoring
Use | Based on 25 Samsara reviews. Monitor asset use across multiple locations and keep history. | 84% (Based on 25 reviews) | |
Reliability | Based on 24 Samsara reviews. Track asset reliability data such as downtime or idle time. | 82% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
Risk | Identify various types of risks such as non-compliance or safety violations. 24 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 24 reviews) |
Contract & Warranty
Contracts | Define and manage maintenance contracts for various types of assets. This feature was mentioned in 21 Samsara reviews. | 59% (Based on 21 reviews) | |
Warranties | Manage warranties, related maintenance operations, and costs. This feature was mentioned in 21 Samsara reviews. | 60% (Based on 21 reviews) | |
SLAs | Based on 21 Samsara reviews. Comply with the service level agreements (SLAs) included in contracts. | 60% (Based on 21 reviews) |
Integration
ERP | Based on 23 Samsara reviews. Provide integration with ERP systems | 65% (Based on 23 reviews) | |
CAD & PLM | Based on 22 Samsara reviews. Provide integration with CAD and PLM software | 58% (Based on 22 reviews) | |
Accounting | Based on 22 Samsara reviews. Provide integration with accounting solutions | 60% (Based on 22 reviews) |
Vehicle Tracking
Alerts | Create alerts for speeding, idle engine, or fast acceleration. 365 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 365 reviews) | |
Locations | As reported in 366 Samsara reviews. Track the location of vehicles using GPS technology. | 91% (Based on 366 reviews) | |
Fuel Consumption | Ability to monitor and optimize fuel consumption. This feature was mentioned in 360 Samsara reviews. | 84% (Based on 360 reviews) | |
Inventory | As reported in 362 Samsara reviews. Monitor the inventory of vehicles across multiple locations. | 84% (Based on 362 reviews) | |
Geofencing | Based on 357 Samsara reviews. Set up geographic boundaries around areas that needs to be monitored. | 86% (Based on 357 reviews) |
Driver Tracking
Alerts | Deliver driver alerts via text message or other forms of communication. This feature was mentioned in 359 Samsara reviews. | 87% (Based on 359 reviews) | |
Mileage | As reported in 358 Samsara reviews. Track actual mileage and compare to estimated distances. | 86% (Based on 358 reviews) | |
Performance | Based on 355 Samsara reviews. Monitor driver performance based on idle time and on-time deliveries. | 88% (Based on 355 reviews) | |
ETAs | Provide estimated times of arrival (ETAs) for deliveries. This feature was mentioned in 348 Samsara reviews. | 81% (Based on 348 reviews) |
Systems Management
Device Discovery | Automatically and/or manually identify internet-enabled devices in the specified manufacturing areas. This feature was mentioned in 27 Samsara reviews. | 90% (Based on 27 reviews) | |
System Integration | As reported in 27 Samsara reviews. Connect disparate systems to form a unified intelligent manufacturing architecture. | 90% (Based on 27 reviews) | |
Remote Access | Allows for remote control and modification of individual devices or systems. This feature was mentioned in 27 Samsara reviews. | 91% (Based on 27 reviews) | |
Workflows | Design intelligent workflows for specified devices, such as automated adjustments and event triggers. This feature was mentioned in 25 Samsara reviews. | 83% (Based on 25 reviews) | |
Hardware | Based on 26 Samsara reviews. Integrates with existing IoT hardware. | 87% (Based on 26 reviews) | |
Dashboard | Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with. 28 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 92% (Based on 28 reviews) |
IoT Capabilities
Process Automation | Automate processes for individual devices or unified systems. 26 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 26 reviews) | |
Security | Offers assistance with factory security. This feature was mentioned in 26 Samsara reviews. | 84% (Based on 26 reviews) | |
Safety | Offers assistance with employee, product, and equipment safety. This feature was mentioned in 26 Samsara reviews. | 87% (Based on 26 reviews) | |
Environmental Conditions | Based on 23 Samsara reviews. Observe and respond to environmental changes. | 80% (Based on 23 reviews) | |
Resource Optimization | Improves resource utilization across connected devices. 25 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 25 reviews) | |
Product Quality | Based on 27 Samsara reviews. Assists with overall improvement of product quality and volume. | 86% (Based on 27 reviews) | |
Predictive Maintenance | Based on 26 Samsara reviews. Provides timely insights into equipment health and conditions for proactive maintenance. | 84% (Based on 26 reviews) | |
Analytics | Based on 26 Samsara reviews. Provides pre-built or customizable performance reports. | 90% (Based on 26 reviews) |
Condition Monitoring
Predictive Inspection | As reported in 74 Samsara reviews. Perform inspections and testing while the equipment is in service | 79% (Based on 74 reviews) | |
Monitoring | Gather data about equipments and their environmental characteristics such as temperature or humidity. 74 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 80% (Based on 74 reviews) | |
Condition-Based Maintenance | Define and implement maintenance schdules based on real ime data and precitive analysis. This feature was mentioned in 73 Samsara reviews. | 80% (Based on 73 reviews) | |
Asset Types | Based on 74 Samsara reviews. Monitor cvarious type of assets such as equipment, facilities, or networks | 82% (Based on 74 reviews) | |
IoT Monitoring | Use IoT to monitor assets accross multiple locations and work centers This feature was mentioned in 72 Samsara reviews. | 77% (Based on 72 reviews) |
Detection & Identification
Failure Detection | Perform diagnostics and compare with historical failure data This feature was mentioned in 76 Samsara reviews. | 78% (Based on 76 reviews) | |
Source Identification | Allow users to find the sources of failure patterns and anomalies. 74 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 75% (Based on 74 reviews) | |
Proactive Alerts | Notify users when there is a risk of failure or malfunction This feature was mentioned in 76 Samsara reviews. | 79% (Based on 76 reviews) |
Analysis & Insights
Root Cause | Identify the root cause of equipment failures 73 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 73% (Based on 73 reviews) | |
Recommendations | Recommend preventive actions to to address issues before they occur. 72 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 75% (Based on 72 reviews) | |
Systemic Risks | As reported in 73 Samsara reviews. Identify risks that may impact asset performance accross multiple locations. | 74% (Based on 73 reviews) |
ELD Compliance
Hours Logged | Allows users to access daily and weekly hours logged, time remaining, and hours of service (HOS) status This feature was mentioned in 667 Samsara reviews. | 83% (Based on 667 reviews) | |
Preventive Maintenance | Provides preventive maintenance alerts to help drivers avoid ELD mandate fines This feature was mentioned in 660 Samsara reviews. | 80% (Based on 660 reviews) | |
DVIR | Drivers can submit DVIRs from within the software 659 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 659 reviews) | |
Offline Access | Allows users to access the ELD even when offline 648 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 77% (Based on 648 reviews) |
Dashcam
Automatic Incident Detection | As reported in 671 Samsara reviews. Allows uses to identify any footage that has incidents involving collisions or harsh breaking | 87% (Based on 671 reviews) | |
Safety Score | Provides driver with a safety score based on driving performance 674 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 87% (Based on 674 reviews) | |
Automated Footage Upload | Based on 663 Samsara reviews. Dashcam footage is automatically uploaded to the cloud for access | 86% (Based on 663 reviews) |
Setup
Turnkey | Provides a fully managed system that you can set and forget. This feature was mentioned in 223 Samsara reviews. | 82% (Based on 223 reviews) | |
Compatibility | Gives users a system that is compatible with existing cameras. This feature was mentioned in 223 Samsara reviews. | 81% (Based on 223 reviews) | |
Integrations | Based on 217 Samsara reviews. Allows for integrations with other systems (e.g. access control, POS). | 80% (Based on 217 reviews) | |
Load Balancing | Based on 210 Samsara reviews. Automatically load-balances resources between all your network video recorders (NVRs). | 73% (Based on 210 reviews) |
Video Intelligence
AI-Based Search | As reported in 224 Samsara reviews. Gives the ability to quickly isolate relevant footage. | 83% (Based on 224 reviews) | |
Object Detection | Detect objects in video. 226 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 226 reviews) | |
Workflow | Based on 217 Samsara reviews. Create workflows with video footage. | 78% (Based on 217 reviews) |
Access
Storage | As reported in 221 Samsara reviews. Provides adequate storage for video footage. | 83% (Based on 221 reviews) | |
Alerts | Create alerts based on motion, noise, etc. This feature was mentioned in 218 Samsara reviews. | 85% (Based on 218 reviews) | |
Video Access | Based on 225 Samsara reviews. Easily access your video footage from any device, anywhere. | 88% (Based on 225 reviews) | |
Security | Allows for different levels of permissions based on user type. 222 reviewers of Samsara have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 222 reviews) | |
Dashboard | Provides a dashboards users can use to view video footage. This feature was mentioned in 226 Samsara reviews. | 89% (Based on 226 reviews) | |
Analytics | Provides users with analytics of video footage. This feature was mentioned in 218 Samsara reviews. | 87% (Based on 218 reviews) | |
Collaboration | As reported in 218 Samsara reviews. Securely share the video with whoever needs to see it. | 88% (Based on 218 reviews) |
