Samsara Partners with International Motors for Pre-Delivery Telematics Installation
Samsara and International Motors have partnered to pre-install Samsara connected devices on new International trucks and IC Bus school buses, eliminating post-delivery downtime.
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What Happened
Samsara Inc., the pioneer of the Connected Operations Platform, announced International Motors as the newest OEM in its Pre-Delivery Installation (PDI) program. International will upfit new trucks and school buses with Samsara devices at its Truck Specialty Centers and Custom Bus Center locations, reducing weeks of post-delivery downtime for fleets across North America.
- Immediate vehicle utilization with pre-installed and activated devices including Vehicle Gateways, dash cams, AI Multicam, and external cameras.
- Reduced administrative overhead as International orders Samsara hardware directly for customers.
- Quality at scale through a standardized installation process at authorized facilities.
- Synchronized subscription activation, so customers only pay once the vehicle is ready.
“Connectivity isn’t just a feature—it’s the foundation for maximizing uptime and unleashing fleet productivity. By seamlessly integrating Samsara devices into International trucks and IC school buses before they ever leave the factory, we’re raising the bar for reliability, durability, and safety.”
Why this matters
Fleets can now receive vehicles with telematics already installed and activated, enabling immediate productivity and safety from day one.
Terms in This Story
- Pre-Delivery Installation (PDI)
- Installation of devices on vehicles before they are delivered to the customer.
- Telematics
- Technology that combines telecommunications and informatics to monitor and manage vehicles.
- OEM
- Original Equipment Manufacturer; a company that produces parts or vehicles that are marketed by another company.
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