Project Case Study

Samsara Command

A real-time fleet operations platform integrating Samsara telematics to give dispatchers and operations managers live vehicle tracking, driver management, and multi-layer map visibility across a 120+ vehicle fleet.

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A national freight operation running 120+ vehicles needed a centralized command interface that pulled live telemetry from Samsara and presented it in a dispatch-ready format, combining vehicle status, driver hours-of-service, compliance scoring, and geographic overlays into a single operational view. We built Samsara Command, a custom fleet operations dashboard with a live interactive map, a driver management drawer, load-to-driver matching suggestions, and real-time fleet analytics, all powered by the Samsara API through a secure AWS Lambda backend.

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Fleet Operations PlatformLogistics / Transportation
Samsara Command

Services Involved

Custom Software, Systems Integration

Primary Stack

React, Node.js, Express, AWS Lambda, Leaflet, Samsara API

Project Type

Fleet Operations Platform

Industry

Logistics / Transportation

Challenge and solution

Challenge

The operations team needed a unified view that combined live vehicle telemetry, driver compliance data, and dispatch context into one interface, rather than requiring dispatchers to navigate multiple Samsara screens and spreadsheets to make real-time routing and assignment decisions.

Solution

We designed and built Samsara Command, a custom React dashboard backed by an Express/AWS Lambda API layer that pulls live data from Samsara's fleet endpoints. The platform features a fleet analytics dashboard, an interactive Leaflet-powered map with multi-layer overlays, a driver management drawer with HOS and compliance visibility, and load-matching suggestions, all in a dark-themed, operations-focused UI built for extended use.

Stack at a glance

Core technologies and implementation focus, presented in plain language.

Tech Stack

ReactNode.jsExpressAWS LambdaLeafletSamsara API

Tools & Implementation Focus

Real-time TrackingFleet AnalyticsDriver ManagementInteractive Maps

Project highlights

Key Features

  • Real-time fleet dashboard with vehicle counts, model year stats, and manufacturer breakdowns
  • Live interactive map with multi-layer overlays for weather, traffic, customer sites, and maintenance depots
  • Driver Drawer command center with HOS tracking, compliance scoring, and risk categorization
  • Load-to-driver matching suggestions based on proximity, hours-of-service, and certifications

Business Outcomes & Value

  • Centralized fleet visibility replacing fragmented Samsara workflows
  • Faster dispatch decisions with real-time driver availability and location data
  • Improved compliance monitoring through integrated HOS and scoring dashboards
  • Operational awareness across 120+ vehicles with sub-minute data freshness

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