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National Post
3 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Samsara Q1 FY26 Results Underscore Momentum and Impact, Delivering Innovation and Proven ROI for Customers
Article content SAN FRANCISCO — Samsara Inc. ('Samsara') (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today announced strong financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. Samsara's Q1 FY26 demonstrates the company's momentum and continued success in empowering frontline workers and transforming physical operations. Article content Samsara concluded the quarter with $1.54B in ARR, representing 31% year-over-year growth, adjusted for constant currency. Its durable and efficient growth is a testament to the strength of the platform, its deep partnerships with customers, and the large market opportunity. During the quarter, Samsara expanded its $100K+ customer count by 154, an increase of 35% year-over-year. This includes some of the largest organizations in physical operations, such as 7-Eleven, Dallas-Fort Worth airport, a Fortune 500 major American mining company, the State of South Carolina, and one of the largest U.S. counties with over 10 million residents. Article content Article content Solving Critical Challenges with an AI-Powered Platform Article content Samsara's platform is essential for organizations looking to reduce costs through enhanced safety cultures and improved efficiency. Its AI-powered platform directly addresses complex, widespread challenges felt by customers, including high safety risks and drains on productivity caused by poor visibility and asset downtime. Article content Samsara continues to strengthen its platform with key innovations that improve operations: Article content Advanced AI Safety Features: New Intelligent Safety Inbox and AI-powered Insights for smarter risk identification and coaching, along with enhanced positive recognition tools (Streaks & Milestones, Personalized Kudos, Shared Visibility) deliver improved safety outcomes and boost employee engagement. AI-Powered Maintenance: Fueled by Samsara's massive data set, capabilities such as fault code insights, real-time vehicle diagnostics, pre-populated work orders, paperless Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs), and customizable maintenance alerts support improved uptime and longer asset lifetimes. Expanded OEM Integrations: Partnerships with Hyundai Translead, Stellantis (Mobilisights), and Rivian streamline fleet management by bringing vehicle data directly into Samsara's platform. The impact of Samsara's technology across diverse industries and geographies is clear: Article content Leading U.S. Retail Propane Company Achieves a 75% Reduction in Safety Events: One of the largest retail propane companies in the U.S. expanded its partnership with Samsara beyond Telematics for Video-Based Safety. In a pilot, the company saw a 75% reduction in safety events, an 87% reduction in no seat belt usage, and a 71% reduction in mobile usage. From pilot to partnership, they cited the impact of Samsara's AI on the safety of their operations as the key differentiator. Sterling Crane Saves $3M+ in Equipment Costs: Sterling Crane, one of the world's largest mobile crane rental companies, reported it reduced unplanned maintenance from 34% to 20%, resulting in savings of over $500,000 and 10,000 hours of technicians' time. More than $3 million was saved in equipment maintenance and replacement costs, including over $2 million saved for on-road equipment and an additional $1 million saved on off-road equipment. Article content 'Samsara's Q1 performance reflects the growing demand for our AI platform and its critical role in strengthening operations,' said Amit Vyas, Chief Revenue Officer at Samsara. 'It's rewarding to see our technology not only making a significant difference in reducing costs for our customers, but also how much frontline workers love and value it. We are energized by this moment and remain focused on delivering innovative solutions to the world of physical operations.' Article content To learn more about Samsara's Q1 FY26 results, visit its Investor Relations website. Article content Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations ® Platform, which enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data 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 construction, transportation and warehousing, field services, manufacturing, retail, logistics, and the public sector. The company's mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy. Article content Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
G&M Direct Hire Saves £5.2 Million Across Its Fleet Operations With Samsara
Samsara's Connected Operations® Platform empowers car hire company to transform fleet operations in turn reducing accident-related costs, improving safety and electrifying its fleet LONDON, May 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--G&M Direct Hire, the market leader for PCO (Public Carriage Office) car hires in the UK, has saved £5.2 million in operational costs, streamlined its fleet operations and improved driver safety by adopting AI-powered solutions from Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform. G&M Direct Hire provides car hire services to over 4,000 customers, but rising insurance costs, an increasing threat of vehicle theft, and plans to transition to an electric fleet meant the company needed a more modern approach to managing its operations. By implementing Samsara's Connected Operations platform, G&M Direct Hire now has a holistic, real-time view over its entire fleet. Samsara's AI dash cams and GPS tracking technology have enabled the company to achieve significant cost savings and tangible business benefits, including: £1.8 million reduction in accident-related costs, with 21% less accidents within 12 months £3 million savings through the recovery of 55 stolen vehicles £400,000 savings through prevention of over 940,000 excess miles 50% reduction in case settlement times, cutting resolution time by two months per case Commenting on the implementation of Samsara's technology, Ghaffar Esmailzadeh, Director at G&M Direct Hire, said: "We needed a better understanding of what was happening with our drivers out on the road, how they were driving, where the risks were, and how we could protect them and our vehicles. Without real-time data, it was difficult to stay ahead of issues or manage maintenance proactively. "Thanks to Samsara, we can now see everything as it happens, and it's made a huge difference. Being able to respond quickly to incidents, improve driving behaviour, and lower accident-related costs has helped us save millions and made our fleet much safer." G&M Direct Hire is also leveraging Samsara to guide its fleet electrification. The data gathered through its daily operations is helping to identify optimal candidates for early EV adoption based on route patterns and usage requirements. Philip van der Wilt, SVP and GM EMEA at Samsara, said: "G&M Direct Hire plays a vital role in supporting professional drivers, and we're pleased to help them do that. With real-time visibility and AI-powered insights, they've built a safer, more efficient fleet and laid strong foundations for their transition to electric vehicles. By working with innovative companies like G&M Direct Hire, we're helping to create safer and more sustainable transport for the future." About Samsara Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, which enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data 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 construction, transportation and warehousing, field services, manufacturing, retail, logistics, and the public sector. The company's mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy. Samsara is a registered trademark of Samsara Inc. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. About G&M Direct Hire G&M Direct Hire is London's premier PCO car hire company since 2008. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, it has emerged as the leading choice for PCO drivers in the capital. Renowned for its exceptional service, G&M has earned the highest customer ratings among PCO car hire companies in London. Its success can be attributed to its diverse fleet, tailored to meet the specific needs of every PCO driver in the city, offering both electric and hybrid vehicles. As the company looks to the future, its vision by 2025 is to aim to transition to a fully electric fleet, embracing sustainability and reducing our environmental impact. View source version on Contacts Media Saheena Dhanda / Henry Soundysamsara@
Business Wire
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
G&M Direct Hire Saves £5.2 Million Across Its Fleet Operations With Samsara
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- G&M Direct Hire, the market leader for PCO (Public Carriage Office) car hires in the UK, has saved £5.2 million in operational costs, streamlined its fleet operations and improved driver safety by adopting AI-powered solutions from Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform. 'Thanks to Samsara, we can now see everything as it happens, and it's made a huge difference. Being able to respond quickly to incidents, improve driving behaviour, and lower accident-related costs has helped us save millions and made our fleet much safer. Share G&M Direct Hire provides car hire services to over 4,000 customers, but rising insurance costs, an increasing threat of vehicle theft, and plans to transition to an electric fleet meant the company needed a more modern approach to managing its operations. By implementing Samsara's Connected Operations platform, G&M Direct Hire now has a holistic, real-time view over its entire fleet. Samsara's AI dash cams and GPS tracking technology have enabled the company to achieve significant cost savings and tangible business benefits, including: £1.8 million reduction in accident-related costs, with 21% less accidents within 12 months £3 million savings through the recovery of 55 stolen vehicles £400,000 savings through prevention of over 940,000 excess miles 50% reduction in case settlement times, cutting resolution time by two months per case Commenting on the implementation of Samsara's technology, Ghaffar Esmailzadeh, Director at G&M Direct Hire, said: 'We needed a better understanding of what was happening with our drivers out on the road, how they were driving, where the risks were, and how we could protect them and our vehicles. Without real-time data, it was difficult to stay ahead of issues or manage maintenance proactively. 'Thanks to Samsara, we can now see everything as it happens, and it's made a huge difference. Being able to respond quickly to incidents, improve driving behaviour, and lower accident-related costs has helped us save millions and made our fleet much safer.' G&M Direct Hire is also leveraging Samsara to guide its fleet electrification. The data gathered through its daily operations is helping to identify optimal candidates for early EV adoption based on route patterns and usage requirements. Philip van der Wilt, SVP and GM EMEA at Samsara, said: 'G&M Direct Hire plays a vital role in supporting professional drivers, and we're pleased to help them do that. With real-time visibility and AI-powered insights, they've built a safer, more efficient fleet and laid strong foundations for their transition to electric vehicles. By working with innovative companies like G&M Direct Hire, we're helping to create safer and more sustainable transport for the future.' About Samsara Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, which enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data 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 construction, transportation and warehousing, field services, manufacturing, retail, logistics, and the public sector. The company's mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy. Samsara is a registered trademark of Samsara Inc. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. About G&M Direct Hire G&M Direct Hire is London's premier PCO car hire company since 2008. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, it has emerged as the leading choice for PCO drivers in the capital. Renowned for its exceptional service, G&M has earned the highest customer ratings among PCO car hire companies in London. Its success can be attributed to its diverse fleet, tailored to meet the specific needs of every PCO driver in the city, offering both electric and hybrid vehicles. As the company looks to the future, its vision by 2025 is to aim to transition to a fully electric fleet, embracing sustainability and reducing our environmental impact.
National Post
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- National Post
Samsara Launches Recognition for Drivers to Help Fleets Build Safer, More Engaged Driver Cultures
Article content SAN FRANCISCO — Samsara Inc. ('Samsara') (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations ® Platform, today announced the global launch of Recognition, a new feature designed to help fleets celebrate safe driving behavior and strengthen driver engagement—without adding administrative overhead. Article content Article content With driver turnover remaining one of the industry's toughest challenges—reaching rates as high as 94% 1 at large truckload carriers—fleets are urgently seeking new ways to improve retention. In addition to investing in tools to help fleets manage risks, Samsara is doubling down on a driver-first approach by empowering managers to recognize and reward high performance in real time. Article content Research shows that well-recognized employees are 45% less likely to leave their jobs 2, and companies with high engagement see 48% fewer safety incidents 3. Recognition builds on this insight by giving safety leaders a simple, scalable way to reinforce the behaviors that matter—helping fleets improve morale, build trust, and keep drivers and communities safe. Article content 'Recognition represents a shift in how fleets can foster a culture of safety,' said Johan Land, SVP of Product and Engineering at Samsara. 'Rather than focusing solely on correcting risky behavior, we're giving safety leaders tools to celebrate drivers for what's going well—boosting morale, building trust, and reinforcing the habits that keep drivers and communities safe.' Article content Recognition uses real-time driver data and AI-driven performance insights to help managers identify key moments worth celebrating—such as safe driving streaks, major improvements, or consistent compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. These insights make it easy for managers to deliver timely, meaningful recognition through the Samsara Driver App. Article content Key capabilities include: Article content Streaks and Milestones – Surfaces patterns in safe speed, focused driving, HOS compliance, and fuel-efficient behavior—so managers can act quickly. Personalized Kudos – Coaches can add customized messages, turning data into meaningful, motivating moments. Shared Visibility – Drivers and managers can track performance milestones through intuitive dashboards and mobile views. Article content Fleets using Samsara have already seen significant improvements in both safety and retention. Samsara has helped: Article content For safety leaders, the true value of Recognition comes to life in the day-to-day impact on their teams. At Trades Holding Co., Fleet Director Nick Mattocks describes how Recognition has transformed not just their data, but their entire safety culture: Article content 'We've been really impressed with Samsara's Recognition. It's become a valuable tool for reinforcing safe driving habits and creating a more supportive safety culture across our fleet. The real-time alerts and video evidence help us not only coach more effectively, but also proactively recognize and reward drivers for doing the right thing on the road. It's helped shift the conversation from just identifying risky behavior to actively celebrating safe driving—and our team really appreciates that. Overall, it's been a great addition to our safety program.' Article content By turning recognition into a daily habit, Samsara is helping organizations build workplaces where drivers feel seen, supported, and motivated to perform at their best. Article content Recognition that Scales with You Article content Unlike standalone recognition systems, Recognition is fully integrated within the Samsara ecosystem—meaning no extra software, no add-ons, and no extra effort. It's recognition that works at scale, designed for safety teams who want to boost performance without adding complexity to your team's workflow. Article content Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations ® Platform, which enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data 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 construction, transportation and warehousing, field services, manufacturing, retail, logistics, and the public sector. The company's mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
National Post
06-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Samsara to Announce First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results on June 5, 2025
Article content SAN FRANCISCO — Samsara Inc. ('Samsara') (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations ® Platform, today announced that it will release its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended May 3, 2025, after the U.S. market closes on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Samsara will host a live webcast that day at 2:00 p.m. Pacific time (5:00 p.m. Eastern time) to discuss the results. Article content Article content Event: Samsara's First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025 Time: 2:00 p.m. Pacific time (5:00 p.m. Eastern time) Webcast: Registration Article content A webcast replay will be accessible from the Samsara investor relations website at The press release will be available on the Samsara investor relations website prior to the commencement of the event. Article content Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations ® Platform, which enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data 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 construction, transportation and warehousing, field services, manufacturing, retail, logistics, and the public sector. The company's mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content
