Samsara Becomes First Highway Certified ELD Provider
Freight brokers can now use validated telematics data from Samsara to verify carrier identity and mitigate potential fraud.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Transportation
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Samsara has become the first provider to receive certification for its electronic logging devices (ELD) from the freight-tech firm Highway. This integration aims to improve how freight brokers verify carrier identity and equipment data to mitigate fraud.
Why it matters
Freight brokers often struggle with verifying carrier data integrity, which can lead to fraud and operational inefficiencies. This certification establishes a new reliability standard for ELD telematics data, potentially streamlining carrier selection and risk management processes.
Samsara marks the first provider to join the Highway Certified Network, which launched in 2026. While Samsara is the inaugural member, other ELD providers are expected to join to meet these standards for carrier identification and risk management.
The players
Samsara
A San Francisco-based IoT company that specializes in fleet management and telematics solutions.
Highway
A freight-technology firm that provides carrier identity and risk management solutions for freight brokers.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
The federal agency responsible for regulating and providing safety oversight for commercial motor vehicles.
The details
Under the new certification, Samsara committed to specific standards regarding the timeliness, integrity, and reliability of vehicle and location data. Certified providers must ensure that data originates from legitimate ELD hardware in good standing with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Additionally, these providers are contractually required to notify Highway of any material regulatory or technical developments that could affect data accuracy.
Timeline
2026: Highway launched the Highway Certified Network.
October 21, 2026: Samsara became the first Highway Certified ELD Provider.
Market Landscape
This development follows the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ELD mandate, which requires most commercial drivers to use certified logging devices. Highway's certification program extends this regulatory foundation by creating a private-sector verification layer for brokers.
Freight brokers should evaluate whether integrating Highway-certified data feeds can reduce their manual carrier verification workload. Carriers using non-certified devices may eventually face increased scrutiny or reduced load availability as brokers prioritize partners with verified, reliable telematics.
The takeaway
Reliable telematics data is increasingly becoming a competitive requirement for moving freight in a secure, transparent environment. Operators should track whether their current ELD providers align with these emerging network standards to ensure continued access to high-volume brokerage platforms.
Further reading
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