Using the Driver App Without a Vehicle

Starting with Samsara Driver’s 06/08/2020 update, drivers will be able to use the Samsara Driver App without needing to select a vehicle. With this change drivers will be able to:

• Check their HOS logs
• Edit their HOS logs
• Submit or view a document
• View their upcoming routes

All without having to select a vehicle. This will avoid drivers selecting a vehicle to do these tasks and causing issues with data such as events being tied to the incorrect driver.

 

How to access the app without a vehicle

When signing in to the driver app, drivers are presented with the vehicle selection page. If they hit “Done” without selecting a vehicle, they will be taken to the Home Page. They will then see the following screen:

When a driver sees this screen, they do not have any vehicle selected. Drivers will be able to select a vehicle by hitting the ‘Select a Vehicle’ button or accessing the yellow ‘Vehicles’ tile.

When a driver does not have a vehicle selected, they will not be able to:

• Submit a DVIR
• Change to a ‘driving’ duty status (Driving, Personal Conveyance or Yard Move)

In order to perform these tasks, a driver must select a vehicle.