Last updated: April 2026
If you're running Samsara ELDs and still manually re-entering driver locations, HOS status, or vehicle data into a separate system, you're doing twice the work for the same result. A proper Samsara TMS integration eliminates that. This post breaks down which TMS platforms connect meaningfully with Samsara — and which ones just claim to.
Samsara is one of the most widely used ELD and fleet telematics platforms in North America. It captures a constant stream of data: GPS position, speed, HOS logs, DVIR reports, engine diagnostics, and driver behavior scores. That's valuable data. The problem is what happens to it when your TMS doesn't connect to it.
Without integration, a dispatcher manually checks Samsara for truck location, then opens the TMS to update the load status. A safety manager exports HOS reports from Samsara, then cross-references them with a spreadsheet. A fleet manager pulls DVIR data separately and tries to match it to maintenance records somewhere else.
For a 20-truck fleet, that friction costs roughly 8–12 hours per week across your team. At 100 trucks, it's a full-time job — and it still produces errors.
When Samsara and your TMS talk to each other natively, that data flows automatically. Dispatchers see live truck positions inside the load board. HOS hours populate compliance records without manual input. DVIRs feed directly into maintenance tracking. The work that used to take hours takes minutes — or happens on its own.
If you're still running operations on spreadsheets alongside your ELD, the Truckpedia TMS vs Excel comparison shows exactly what that's costing you in real numbers.
Not every "integration" is equal. Some TMS platforms offer a basic one-way GPS feed. That's not integration — that's a map. Here's what a real Samsara TMS integration should include:
If a TMS checks most of these boxes, the integration is real. If it only shows a GPS dot on a map, keep looking.
| TMS | Samsara Integration Depth | HOS Sync | DVIR Sync | Setup Time | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truckpedia | Native, deep | Yes | Yes | Days | $300/mo (10 trucks) |
| McLeod Software | Available, configurable | Yes | Varies | Weeks–months | Custom quote |
| Axon Software | GPS feed available | Partial | Limited | Weeks | Custom quote |
| Aljex | Basic GPS | Limited | No | Days–weeks | Custom quote |
Note: Integration depth can vary based on plan tier and configuration. Always confirm with the vendor before committing.
Truckpedia was built by Justin Lu — a trucker who grew his own fleet from 3 to 100 trucks and got fed up with missing PODs, unbilled loads, and errors that spreadsheets couldn't catch. When he built Truckpedia, deep ELD integration wasn't an afterthought. It was the point.
Here's what happens when you connect Samsara to Truckpedia:
Truck positions from Samsara update automatically inside Truckpedia's dispatch board. Your dispatchers see where every truck is without switching tabs. When a shipper calls asking where their load is, the answer is right there — no radio, no phone call to the driver, no logging into a separate platform.
Samsara's HOS data flows into Truckpedia so dispatchers can see each driver's available hours at the time of assignment. Assigning a 500-mile run to a driver with 4 hours left is a compliance problem and a detention problem. With live HOS in your dispatch view, that mistake stops happening.
Driver vehicle inspection reports from Samsara don't stay in Samsara. They populate Truckpedia's compliance and maintenance module, where you can track open defects, schedule repairs, and maintain a complete audit trail — all in one place. This matters at roadside inspections. It matters more if you're running flatbed, tanker, or oversized freight where equipment condition is a safety issue, not just a maintenance issue.
On-duty, off-duty, driving, sleeper — Samsara status updates are visible in Truckpedia's driver management view. Dispatchers make better decisions when they know driver status in real time. This is especially valuable for fleets running owner operators, where you don't have direct visibility the way you do with company drivers.
As trucks move through geofenced checkpoints — shipper pickup, delivery location — Truckpedia can automatically update load status based on Samsara GPS data. That means less "where are you?" calls and more automated check-calls that shippers actually appreciate.
McLeod is a well-established TMS used primarily by mid-to-large carriers. Its Samsara integration is configurable and covers GPS and HOS data. The depth of the integration depends on your configuration and the version you're running.
The tradeoff is implementation time and cost. McLeod implementations typically run weeks to months and require IT involvement or a dedicated implementation consultant. For carriers who already have McLeod in place and the resources to configure it, the integration works. For carriers evaluating new systems, that timeline is a real cost.
McLeod is a fair choice for very large carriers with complex freight and dedicated IT resources. For fleets that want to be live in days, not months, the math is harder to justify.
Axon is a Canadian-headquartered TMS with a solid reputation, particularly for Canadian carriers. It offers GPS tracking integration with Samsara, though HOS sync depth is more limited compared to Truckpedia's native connection. DVIR data integration is not a primary feature of the connection.
Axon is worth considering if you're a Canadian carrier already in their ecosystem. For US-based fleets prioritizing deep Samsara data flow — particularly HOS and DVIR — you'll want to pressure-test exactly what data transfers and how automatically before committing.
Aljex (now part of Revenova) is primarily broker-focused software that carriers sometimes use. Its Samsara connection is largely GPS-based. For carriers who need HOS data to drive dispatch decisions or DVIR data to feed compliance workflows, Aljex is not built for that use case.
One of the things that separates Truckpedia from enterprise TMS platforms is how fast you can get connected. There's no multi-week implementation, no IT project, no consultant fees. Here's the general flow:
Most Truckpedia customers have the Samsara integration live and working the same day they start setup. The full onboarding — TMS configuration, data migration, integrations — typically runs a few days, not months.
Growth tip: Once Samsara HOS data is live in your dispatch view, set a rule: dispatchers cannot assign a load without checking available hours first. That one process change eliminates most HOS-related dispatch errors and reduces late delivery incidents caused by drivers running out of hours mid-route. With 10 trucks it saves arguments. With 100 trucks it saves your safety rating.
Truckpedia works for carriers running 10 trucks to 1,000+. The Samsara integration is especially valuable for:
Truckpedia's Standard plan starts at $300/month and includes up to 10 trucks, then $30 per additional truck per month. Enterprise pricing is available for larger operations. See full Truckpedia pricing here.
For carriers looking at how Samsara compares to other ELD integrations in a TMS context, the Truckpedia and Motive integration breakdown covers similar depth on the Motive side — useful if you're running a mixed ELD fleet or evaluating both platforms.
And if you want to see how top-performing carriers are combining these tools in 2026, the Surviving vs. Thriving in 2026 guide covers the operational patterns that separate growing fleets from stagnant ones.
A Samsara TMS integration is only as good as the data that actually flows between the two systems. GPS on a map is table stakes. What moves the needle is HOS data in your dispatch view, DVIR reports in your compliance module, and driver status visible without switching platforms.
Truckpedia connects to Samsara at that level — and it goes live in days, not months. If you're running Samsara and your TMS still doesn't know where your trucks are or how many hours your drivers have left, that gap is costing you more than you think.
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Yes. Truckpedia has a native Samsara integration that syncs live GPS position, HOS data, driver status, and DVIR reports directly into the TMS. The connection is set up through Truckpedia's integrations settings and typically goes live the same day.
A quality Samsara TMS integration pulls live GPS location, hours of service remaining, driver duty status (driving, on-duty, off-duty, sleeper), driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs), and vehicle data. Truckpedia surfaces all of these inside the dispatch and compliance views.
The Samsara integration is included in Truckpedia's standard plan starting at $300/month for up to 10 trucks. There is no separate integration fee. See full pricing details.
With Truckpedia, most carriers complete the Samsara connection in under an hour. Full TMS onboarding — including all integrations and data setup — typically takes a few days. There's no IT project or consultant required.
Yes. Truckpedia supports mixed fleets of company drivers and owner operators. Samsara ELD data from owner operator units syncs into Truckpedia the same way company truck data does, giving dispatchers visibility across the full fleet regardless of driver type.
Yes — often more so than for large fleets. A 15-truck operation has fewer people to catch manual errors. When HOS data, GPS, and load management are all in one connected system, a small team can operate with the efficiency of a much larger one. Truckpedia scales from 10 trucks upward without requiring you to change how you operate.