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Samsara is recognized alongside customers such as DHL, Farmer’s Fridge, and First Student, underscoring the growing impact of AI-powered operations
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SAN FRANCISCO — Samsara Inc. (“Samsara”) (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today announced it has been named to the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2026: Industry Leaders list in the Manufacturing & Logistics category.
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iconic list recognizes the companies making an extraordinary impact around the world. Honorees are selected by
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’s editors and correspondents through a rigorous evaluation of impact, innovation, ambition, and influence. Samsara’s position reflects the company’s role in powering AI transformation in industries critical to the global economy.
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“It’s an honor to be recognized by TIME100, but the heart of this inclusion is our impact with customers,” said Meagen Eisenberg, Chief Marketing Officer at Samsara. “The frontline teams and operators we work with are the ones running the physical economy—moving goods, keeping the lights on, getting kids to school safely. We’re proud to build the technology that helps them do it better every day.”
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All AIs on the road: Behind Samsara’s recognition
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The world of physical operations accounts for roughly 40% of global GDP, yet many organizations still rely on manual processes and disconnected systems. As they face mounting pressure to improve safety outcomes and reduce costs, the need for a unified platform has never been greater. The Samsara AI-powered platform connects the people, equipment, systems, and sites of complex operations, allowing organizations to develop actionable insights and improve performance.
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One of the key reasons Samara was recognized on TIME’s list was because of its impact on frontline worker safety. The company’s AI-powered safety tools have changed the way tens of thousands of organizations protect their teams:
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- Fleets that deployed the complete Samsara AI safety solution, which detects hazards on the road and risky driving behaviors, saw an aggregated 73% reduction in accidents after 30 months
- Its new innovation, Samsara Coach, analyzes real-time data to prioritize risk and help managers coach thousands of drivers simultaneously
- Drivers benefit from start-of-the-day audio briefings, two-way audio coaching, and post-trip support by a personalized AI Avatar
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Samsara’s influence extends beyond its own recognition on the list. First Student, one of the largest providers of K-12 school bus transportation in North America, was separately named to TIME’s Most Influential Transportation Companies list—and credits Samsara as a key driver of its safety transformation. Samsara AI Dash Cams helped reduce rolling stops by 54%, forward collisions by 63%, and inattentive driving behaviors by 81%.
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“The Samsara cameras give our drivers an extra set of eyes,” said Sean McCormack, Chief Information Officer at First Student. “Our whole mission is getting kids to and from school safely and happily—that’s why we exist. We use technology to enhance that.”
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Additional Samsara customers recognized on the 2026 TIME100 Companies list include DHL Group (Manufacturing & Logistics) and Farmer’s Fridge (Food & Drink), further demonstrating the breadth of the Samsara platform across industries.
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recognition comes during a period of rapid growth and visibility for Samsara, which, as
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notes, made headlines earlier this year with its
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—a signal of how fast the connected operations market is moving and how central AI-powered safety technology has become to the industries that keep the global economy running.
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To view Samsara’s recognition, visit TIME.
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About Samsara
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Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, which is an open platform that connects the people, devices, and systems of some of the world’s most complex operations, allowing them 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 industries in transportation, construction, wholesale and retail trade, field services, logistics, manufacturing, utilities and energy, government, healthcare and education, food and beverage, and others. The company’s mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.
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Samsara is a registered trademark of Samsara Inc. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.
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