Driver Resources

A message from President, Jordan Kolb.

Looking for Samsara information? Use this Training Table of Contents to determine which reference document contains the information you need. Click here: Samsara Training Table of Contents

Samsara Training Documents

1) The Physical Tablet – Find information about the physical tablet, hardware, and the functions of various buttons

2) Tablet Home Screen Overview – provides a guide to the home screen including settings, files, CoPilot, Drivewyze, Ships Mobile and the Samsara Icon. 

3) Logging in to Samsara – includes how to enter your log in credentials, duty status, vehicle, certifying logs, etc.

4) Samsara Home Screen Overview – Home tab, messages tab, inbox tab, and more.

5) HoS – Find information about changing duty status, certifying, editing, and DOT Inspections here!

6) DVIR – includes viewing the DVIR inspection history, creating a vehicle/trailer DVIR, pre-and post-trip inspections, etc.

7) Routes – Working through your dispatched order and exiting and logging out of Samsara are covered here.

8) Ships Mobile Document Scanning Walkthrough

An Introduction to Pre-Trip Inspections

A thorough pre-trip inspection includes these steps.

Learn how to check the oil.

Watch the inspection of the left side.

Watch the inspection of the suspension.

Learn what’s included in the front-of-truck walk around inspection.

Watch the inspection of the engine right side.

Watch the inspection of fuel injectors.

Learn how to inspect your brakes.

Continuing the walk around the truck and trailer.

A comprehensive overview of fifth wheel inspection.

Inspection of lights, signals, and four-ways.

Engaging and disengaging the fifth wheel doesn’t have to be complicated. Doing it correctly is very important!

Watch a demonstration of three points of contact for entering and exiting the cab.

Learn how to safely raise and lower landing gear.

Accurate paperwork is directly related to accurate paychecks. Watch a welcome message and introduction from Bill Eddy, Director of Operations.

Watch this video to learn everything you need to know about reporting OS&D.

It isn’t just about driving. You have paperwork too! Take a look at the types of paperwork important for drivers.