How To Update Samsara GPS Map & Navigation

Ensure your fleet’s maps are accurate, reliable, and up-to-date
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Samsara provides real-time GPS fleet tracking and powerful map features—such as satellite view, geofencing, routing, and custom overlays—to help fleets manage navigation, dispatching, and operational visibility. Here’s how to optimize and update your fleet’s map data.

📍 1. Map Views & Customization
• Samsara dashboards and Driver/Fleet apps support standard and satellite map views, easily toggled in Map Options
• You can filter visible assets (vehicles, gateways, equipment) by name, tag, online/offline status, etc.
• Geospatial overlays (geoJSON, JPG, PNG) can be uploaded to add custom zones or routes to dashboards

🔄 2. Navigation & Route Updates
• Samsara enables route planning and dispatch, with real-time tracking of in-progress trips and dynamic map updates as vehicles move
• Drivers can access and update routes directly in the Samsara Driver App, reflecting changes instantly on maps
📶 3. GPS Position Accuracy & Troubleshooting
• Samsara Vehicle Gateways rely on clear sky view for GPS reception. Poor signal may delay map location updates
• If GPS is weak or intermittent, users should ensure gateways have open sky exposure, relocate or reboot the device for reconnection .

⚙️ 4. Updating Map Data & Overlays
Task Steps
Change Map Basemap In dashboard: Fleet → Maps → select Default, Terrain, or Satellite kb.samsara.com
Upload Custom Overlay Settings → Maps → Upload Overlay → choose geoJSON/JPG/PNG → configure name & opacity → Upload
Enable Overlay Display In Fleet Overview or Coverage Map → toggle overlay in Map Options
Filter Assets on Map Use search field, tags, status filters in Fleet View or Driver App map

✅ 5. Why Regular Map Updates Matter
• Accurate routing and dispatch: updated maps and overlays improve route efficiency and reduce errors.
• Enhanced asset visibility: real-time location updates ensure fleet managers have complete situational awareness.
• Compliance & safety: clear geofencing and geo-overlays help avoid restricted zones and alert on boundary crossings.

🛠 6. Need Help?
📞 Call Toll Free: (276) 242 6788
Our experts are ready to help with:
• Configuring map base layers and overlay uploads
• Setting geofences via geoJSON or images
• Troubleshooting GPS signal or device placement issues
• Ensuring in transit updates reflect correctly in both apps and dashboards

🔍 In Summary
To keep Samsara GPS maps reliable and updated:
1. Select your preferred map style—standard or satellite
2. Use asset filters for map clarity
3. Upload and toggle overlays to visualize zones and routes
4. Ensure gateways have good GPS reception
5. Routinely check and update routes and dispatcher settings
Need personalized assistance or a hands-on walkthrough?
📞 Call (276) 242 6788 today for expert support and guidance!

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