Welcome to the Quick Tip Video Library! These succinct videos include helpful visual guides for common workflows.
Reference the following topics to navigate to a specific video:
The following administration videos will guide you on how to manage dashboard reports and organizational settings:
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Scheduling Reports: Learn how to schedule Samsara reports.
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Export Reports: Export a report to use Samsara data outside of the dashboard.
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Device Health Reports: Review the different health reports available in the dashboard to make sure your devices are running properly.
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Replacing Devices: Troubleshoot and replace Samsara devices.
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Asset Utilization Report: Use the Asset Utilization Report to understand the usage of your assets and make informed operational decisions.
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Set Vehicle Working Hours for Utilization Reporting: Configure working hours for your assets so you can leverage the Asset Utilization Report.
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Setting Up Tags: Learn how to set up and assign vehicles to a specific tag.
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Using Tags: Explore how to filter different parts of the dashboard and restrict access with tags.
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Map Marker Colors: Add a map marker color to a tag for easy visibility on the Fleet Overview map.
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Managing Alert Contacts: Add alert contacts individually or in bulk to notify your team of alerts and scheduled reports.
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Submitting a Support Ticket: Learn how to contact the Samsara support team from your Samsara dashboard.
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Locating Fleet ID: Find your fleet ID to help drivers log into the Driver App.
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Adding Drivers to the Dashboard: Learn how to add your drivers to Samsara, so they can use the Samsara Driver App.
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Deleting Users: Delete users from your account when they no longer need access to the Samsara dashboard.
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Deactivating Drivers: Deactivate a driver in Samsara to remove access to the Samsara Driver App and Samsara dashboard with driver and HOS data remaining intact.
The following maintenance videos will guide you on how to manage service records and alerts for your fleet:
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Create a Preventative Maintenance Schedule: Create a schedule and receive real-time data when vehicles are due for a service.
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Create a Maintenance Triggered Alert: Learn how to set up a maintenance alert in the Samsara dashboard.
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View Upcoming Maintenance and Create a Service Log: Identify which vehicles in your fleet are due for service and how to create a service log to record completed services for your fleet.
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How to Monitor Idling Events: Monitor idling in your fleet with the idling events report in the Samsara dashboard.
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Engine Idle Alert: Learn how to set up an engine idle alert from the Samsara dashboard.
The following compliance videos will guide you on how to create driver workflows and driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs):
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Create a Driver Workflow: Review driver workflows to make sure drivers complete necessary daily tasks.
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DVIR Templates: Learn how to create different DVIR templates based on different needs by vehicle type.
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Driver App DVIR Settings: Explore the DVIR settings and learn how to customize the inspection requirements that drivers submit for pre and post-trip inspections of vehicles and trailers.
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Claim the Adverse Driving Exemption: Learn how to claim the Adverse Driving Exemption in the Samsara Driver App.
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Reduce HOS Violations - HOS Alerts: Reduce HOS violations by setting up proactive Alerts.
The following safety videos will guide you on how to manage the safety of your fleet and identify your fleet safety score:
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Create a Custom Role for Live Streaming: Before you can use live streaming in Samsara, first create a custom live streaming role.
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Enable Live Streaming: After you create a custom live streaming role, follow the steps in this video to enable live streaming.
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View Live Streaming: After enabling live streaming, learn how to view streams on your assets with cameras.
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Camera Calibration: Verify that your cameras are correctly calibrated to ensure you receive accurate forward-facing AI event detection.
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Safety Overview Report: Explore how to leverage the Safety Overview report for the safety program of your fleet.
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Safety Score Configuration: Review how to configure your fleet safety score.
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Adjust AI Event Sensitivity: Learn how to adjust AI event sensitivity to meet the safety needs of your organization.
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Safety Event Labels: Add labels to or remove labels from your safety events for factorization into your safety score.
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Speeding Report: Manage speeding events in your fleet with the Speeding Report in the Samsara dashboard.
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Understanding Driver Coaching - Coaching Statuses: Learn more about the different coaching statuses.
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Understanding Driver Coaching - Settings: Locate and customize coaching settings in the Samsara dashboard.
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Monitor Speeding - Set Speeding Alerts: Manage and reduce speeding in your fleet by setting up Speeding Alerts.
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Monitor Speeding in the Safety Inbox: Understand your fleet speeding behavior and improve your fleet safety by reviewing speeding events in the Safety Inbox.
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Fleet Benchmarks Report - How Your Fleet Compares: Compare your fleets metrics with the Fleet Benchmarks Report.
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Monitor Safety - In-cab Audio Alerts: Set up In-cab Audio Alerts to coach your drivers on the road.
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Monitor Speeding - Set Maximum Speed: Configure a max speed for your fleet to reduce and monitor speeding.
