Samsara is a telematics and fleet visibility platform that helps teams track vehicle location, utilization, and basic performance data through GPS and connected sensors. It’s widely used for fleet tracking, safety monitoring, compliance, and driver-focused insights across on-road and mixed-fleet environments.
Both Clue and Samsara support core fleet functions such as tracking, utilization visibility, maintenance workflows, inspections, alerts, and reporting. The difference lies in how fleet data is used.
Samsara is typically used as a telematics and safety platform, helping teams monitor vehicles, drivers, and compliance within a unified system. Clue is designed as an operational layer that brings together telematics, maintenance systems, ERP data, and job context. This allows construction teams to use fleet data as part of daily operational and maintenance decisions, not just for monitoring.
| Feature / Capability | How it works (The Workflow) | Clue | Samsara |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware Agnostic | Connect any existing OEM (Cat, Deere) or GPS via API. | ✔ True Agnostic | ✔ Cloud Connect* |
| Mobile Maintenance | Full mobile CMMS: add parts, track labor, close WOs. | ✔ Full CMMS | ✔ Technician Updates |
| OEM Telematics | Direct ingestion of engine hours, fuel, and locations. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Construction ERP Sync | Native, bi-directional sync with Vista, Spectrum, Sage. | ✔ Native | ✖ Marketplace/Middleware |
| Jobsite / Project Rollup | Auto-grouping utilization and costs by Job Number. | ✔ Native | ✖ Organized by "Tags" |
| Fault Code Workflows | Auto-creating shop work orders from engine faults. | ✔ Automated | ✔ AI Diagnostics |
| Construction Dispatch | Visual board to schedule moves of iron between jobs. | ✔ Native | ✖ Route Planning only |
| Heavy Construction KPIs | Track idle and fuel burn against Project Cost Codes. | ✔ Native | ✖ Asset-level only |
| Parts & Inventory | Tracking shop stock levels and auto-replenishment. | ✔ | ✔ New in 2025/26 |
| Field Crew Workflows | Mobile tools for Oilers/Foremen to log field activity. | ✔ | Limited Driver-centric |
| ELD & AI Safety | Dashcams and HOS logs for on-road vehicle drivers. | ✔ Integrates | ✔ Core Strength |
Clue may be a better fit for construction teams that want fleet data tied directly to maintenance, job execution, and cost decisions not only telematics and safety monitoring.
Clue integrates natively with your most-used systems, from telematics and OEM platforms like CAT VisionLink, JDLink, and Komtrax, to project and ERP tools such as Viewpoint Vista, Sage, and HCSS.




































































































































"Its a great asset to have, we can check our equipment at any time and from anywhere, lets know of fuel consumption and if there is an issue."
Read MoreGeneral Superintendent
Used the software for: 6-12 months
"my experience with Clue has been positive. The efficiency and customization it offers have been game-changers for our equipment management. While there were some challenges during the initial setup and adaptation phase, the long-term benefits have certainly outweighed these drawbacks."
Read MoreSoftware Engineer Airlines/Aviation
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
"Overall I use Clue everyday to track inspections on our fleet that is out in the field and I think it is a great program that will keep our machines in the dirt with little down time."
Read MoreEquipment Shop Supervisor
Used the software for: 6-12 months
"It is very user friendly and my field guys can easily navigate through app."
Read MoreProject Manager
Used the software for: 6-12 months
"Very functional product and great customer support"
Read MoreVice President
Used the software for: 2+ years
"I think it's a good product. Just need more time with it."
Read MoreShop Foreman
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
"If you're in search of an effective solution for monitoring equipment, managing real-time data and locations, handling audit and inspection forms, managing work orders, and Utilization, I would highly suggest considering Clue as a viable choice."
Read MoreShop Foreman
Used the software for: 2+ years
"Simple and easy to learn, whole proses took maybe 30 min to figure out. How Easy it is to manage from one unit to the other and also moving from one function to the other"
Read MoreParts
Used the software for: 6-12 months
"I have grown to get more familiar with the app and use everyday"
Read MoreShop Foreman
Used the software for: 1-2 years
"Clue has made our job easier and more efficient. It is nice to be able to track location, preventive, and repair status for our fleet. I like it that everything we need to manage our fleet is in one platform"
Read MoreInventory Control
Used the software for: 2+ years
"Great application for remote fleet managment. The ease of use for new users, it's clear and gives a good oversight"
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