What You Get
With Samsara Premium, your dispatchers and drivers benefit from:
Automatic stop check-in and check-out using Samsara geofences (no manual entry required)
Bi-directional data sync between Alvys and Samsara: dispatched trips in Alvys automatically appear as routes in the Samsara Driver app, and driver updates (BOL numbers, weights, pieces, documents) sync back to Alvys in real time
Document collection at stops: drivers upload required documents (PODs, BOLs, etc.) through the Samsara app and they flow directly into Alvys
Real-time route updates: any changes made by dispatch in Alvys (stop additions, reorders, appointment time changes) are instantly reflected on the driver's Samsara screen
Prerequisites
Before enabling the Premium integration, you must have:
An active Samsara account with the Samsara Driver app in use by your fleet
The standard Alvys + Samsara ELD integration already connected (this is the base integration that syncs vehicle locations, HOS, and ELD data)
Drivers linked between both systems: every driver that will use the Premium integration must be linked to an existing, active driver in Samsara. If a driver ID is missing, the route will not sync. If an Alvys driver is linked to the wrong Samsara driver ID (for example, Alvys driver "Alice" carries Samsara driver "Bob's" ID), the route will show as assigned to the wrong driver in Samsara.
Samsara Premium enabled: Discuss with your dedicated Customer Success Manager, and they can assist in setting you up.
Step 1: Generate a Samsara API Token
Generate the API token through the Alvys app in the Samsara App Marketplace. This is the recommended approach because the token is created with the exact permissions Alvys needs — you do not need to configure scopes manually.
Log in to your Samsara Dashboard
Open the App Marketplace
Find and install the Alvys app
Generate the API token from the Alvys app
Provide the token to your Alvys implementation contact, or enter it in the Samsara integration settings within Alvys.
Step 2: Configure Geofences in Samsara (Optional)
Geofences are not required for the integration, but they improve the accuracy of automatic check-in and check-out. Where a geofence is not configured, Alvys falls back to a default radius of 300 meters from the location pin.
If you want to fine-tune arrival and departure detection:
In the Samsara Dashboard, go to Geofences
Create a geofence for each shipper, consignee, yard, or terminal location your drivers visit
Make sure the geofence name or address matches what your dispatchers use in Alvys so the systems can correlate correctly
Tip: If you already have geofences configured in Samsara for other purposes (e.g., yard management or visibility), those same geofences will work for auto check-in/check-out. You do not need to recreate them.
Step 3: Verify Driver Matching
For the integration to work correctly, drivers must be linked between the two systems. A trip must have a driver assigned to sync to Samsara. If the assigned driver is not linked a driver in Samsara, the route will not sync; if it points to the wrong Samsara driver, the route will appear assigned to that driver in Samsara.
Your Alvys implementation contact can help you verify that your drivers are properly linked.
Step 4: Define Your Document Requirements
Document collection at stops is self-serve and configurable — you can set it up yourself, and your Alvys implementation or support team can guide you if needed. Before go-live, decide:
Which document types are required at each stop type (e.g., pickup stops require a "Depart Pickup" confirmation and a BOL; delivery stops require a "Delivery" confirmation and POD upload)
Which fields are mandatory vs. optional for your drivers to complete before they can close out a stop
The following fields can be captured through the Samsara Driver app and synced back to Alvys:
Bill of Lading number, Seal number and other references
Weight
Commodity description
Pieces count
Trailer number
Detention events
Notes
Document uploads (BOLs, PODs, photos)
Step 5: Driver Training
Before go-live, make sure your drivers are prepared:
Install the Samsara Driver app on their phone or tablet (available on iOS and Android)
Drivers will see dispatched routes appear automatically in the Samsara app once a trip is dispatched and assigned to them in Alvys
Train drivers on:
How to view route details and stop instructions
How to upload documents at each stop
How to fill out task fields (BOL, seal, weight, pieces, etc.)
That arrival and departure will be tracked automatically via geofences (no need to manually check in/out at locations with a geofence configured)
Important: Document upload can be required, optional, or not configured at all — it depends on how you set up your tasks for your tenant's needs. If you make document upload a required task, drivers must complete it to close out a trip, so make sure your team understands which documents are expected at each stop type.
How It Works Day-to-Day
Once everything is configured:
A dispatcher dispatches a trip in Alvys and assigns a driver
Alvys automatically pushes the route to Samsara, including all stops, appointment times, reference numbers, and special instructions
The driver sees the route in their Samsara Driver app with full stop details
As the driver arrives at and departs from geofenced locations, check-in/check-out timestamps sync back to Alvys automatically
The driver uploads documents and fills out fields (BOL, weight, pieces, etc.) through the Samsara app
All driver-submitted data and documents sync back to Alvys in real time
If dispatch makes changes to the trip in Alvys (adds/removes stops, changes appointment times, reassigns), those changes are pushed to Samsara immediately
In-App Samsara Flow:
FAQ
Do I need to pay Samsara anything extra for this integration?The Premium integration comes with an additional per load fee. Please contact your Customer Success Representative for details or book a call here!
Which fields can I configure for the Driver to fill out and submit?Load References, Stop References, Stop Commodity (fully configurable Units of Measure), Driver Notes, Trailer Number, Documents (BOL, POD, Lumper Receipts, etc.)
What if a driver does not have the Samsara Driver app?The driver must have the Samsara Driver app installed and be logged in for routes to appear and for data to sync. Without the app, the integration cannot function for that driver.
What happens if a geofence is not set up for a location?Geofences are optional. Where one is not set, Alvys uses a default radius of 300 meters from the location pin to mark auto check-in/check-out.
Can I use this if I have split loads?Yes. Alvys handles splits automatically. Each leg of a split is pushed as a separate route to Samsara, and documents are tied to the load level so nothing is lost during splits or re-dispatching.
What if a driver ID does not match between Alvys and Samsara?If the driver ID is missing, the route will not sync. If an Alvys driver is linked to the wrong Samsara driver ID, the route will appear assigned to the wrong driver in Samsara. Contact your Alvys implementation team to resolve any driver ID mismatches before go-live.
Need Help?
Contact your Alvys account representative or reach out to your implementation team to get started with activation and configuration.