Leading commercial GPS navigation solution helps U.S. trucking fleets avoid bridge strikes and other hazards on the road

Samsara (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, has launched Commercial Navigation, a new solution designed to provide commercial drivers with safe, compliant, and easy turn-by-turn directions, specifically tailored to commercial vehicles with height, weight, and hazmat restrictions.

What Is Samsara Commercial Navigation?

(Rated Best Tech Solution for Vehicle Tracking and Route Optimization, According to G2’s 2025 Fleet Management Provider Review)

Unlike many consumer navigation apps, Samsara’s user-friendly Commercial Navigation solution takes into account road restrictions specific to commercial vehicles and is directly integrated into the Samsara Driver App. It works by leveraging accurate, real-world map data from several reliable sources, including millions of Samsara devices, global service providers, and multiple open source platforms to provide real-time navigational guidance.

Why Do Commercial Fleets Need Integrated Navigation?

Customers need commercial navigation to solve core industry challenges related to safety, operational efficiency, and driver experience.

• Enhance Safety and Compliance: Drivers taking commercial vehicles on non-compliant roads are exposed to safety risks and potential fines, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reporting 15,000 vehicle bridge strikes annually. Bridge strikes often involve commercial truck operators using consumer GPS and navigation. Samsara helps prevent this by keeping drivers on navigation paths that can accommodate heavy-duty commercial vehicle restrictions such as vehicle height, weight, and hazmat. It also warns drivers of approaching railroad crossings, where buses and trucks hauling hazardous materials are required to come to a complete stop.

• Drive Operational Efficiency: Fuel and time are wasted when drivers get lost or take inefficient routes. Turn-by-turn directions help prevent wrong turns that increase trip time and reduce fuel and labor costs.

• Simplify the In-Cab Experience: Drivers often switch between multiple apps while driving, which can be stressful, distracting, and dangerous. By combining navigation and Hours of Service (HOS) into a single, distraction-free interface, the new solution boosts driver confidence and simplifies their workday. The solution also gives drivers peace of mind that they are on compliant routes, all within the Samsara Driver App, the highest rated driver app on Android and iOS.

“Samsara’s Commercial Navigation on the Driver App gives our drivers smarter routes that actually consider truck restrictions and real-time conditions,” said Melissa Dockery, Operations & Asset Manager, TP Trucking & Logistics. “It helps us avoid delays, reduce driver stress on the road, and improve efficiency and driver satisfaction. It is intuitive and reliable – a great tool for any operation focused on safety and performance.”

Comparative Analysis – Why Is Samsara One of the Top Commercial Navigation Tech Solutions?

The product is differentiated by three key features that solve major customer pain points:

• HOS Overlay: This is the flagship feature, combining HOS and navigation into a single, distraction-free interface. It shows the HOS dial right on the map, making it easy for drivers to stay compliant, avoid fines, and help prevent them from exceeding the legally approved driving time.

• Integrated Platform: As part of the Samsara platform, dispatchers can change a route in the office, and it automatically updates and notifies the driver, eliminating the need for phone calls and ensuring consistent ground truth.

• Highly Configurable: Commercial Navigation offers everyone, from SMB to mid-market to enterprise, the ability to customize the tool to their unique needs. It supports operations across multiple languages and major operating systems, including Android and iOS.

Commercial Navigation is currently available in the U.S.

See Related Materials:

• Learn more about Commercial Navigation features and benefits on Samsara’s Commercial Navigation Product Page and Company Blog.
• See a video walk-through of the product here.
• Commercial Navigation Webinar: Tools to help keep drivers safe, compliant and stress-free (December 4 at 10:00 a.m. PT/1:00 p.m. ET)

About Samsara

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, which is an open platform that connects the people, devices, and systems of some of the world’s most complex operations, allowing them to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. With tens of thousands of customers across North America and Europe, Samsara is a proud technology partner to the people who keep our global economy running, including the world’s leading organizations across industries in transportation, construction, wholesale and retail trade, field services, logistics, manufacturing, utilities and energy, government, healthcare and education, food and beverage, and others. The company's mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.

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“Samsara’s Commercial Navigation on the Driver App gives our drivers smarter routes that actually consider truck restrictions and real-time conditions,” said Melissa Dockery, Operations & Asset Manager, TP Trucking & Logistics.