Integrating with PCS Software

Overview

Samsara integrates with PCS Software so that you can view fleet GPS and driver HOS data from Samsara within PCS Software to make data-driven dispatch decisions. 

The integration includes the following features:

• Send low-latency GPS data from the vehicle fleet to PCS
• Send driver HOS summary to PCS

Requirements

PCS

None

Samsara

A read-only API Access Token from Samsara with Read Scopes.

Deployment

PCS built the integration and will assist with deployments as needed. Follow the steps below to get started. If there are any issues, please reach out to PCS Support.

Samsara

1. Log into your Samsara dashboard and navigate to Settings > API Tokens
2. Create a Read token named "PCS Integration" (learn about how to create an API token here)
   • If you are using Tags, grant Tag Access (default is “Entire Organization”)
   • Select the following Scopes for this integration:
     1. Vehicles category
        • Read Vehicles
        • Read Vehicle Statistics
     2. Drivers category
        • Read Drivers
     3. Compliance category
        • Read ELD Compliance Settings (US)
   • If additional scopes are needed or you do not know which scopes to include, you can default to Global Read Scopes
3. Send the Samsara API Token to your PCS rep and request the Samsara integration
4. PCS will guide you through any remaining steps to enable the integration.

PCS

To continue setting up the integration, complete these steps within PCS. PCS built the integration and will assist with setup and configuration as needed. 

1. Enter your Samsara Group ID and API Key in PCS
2. Enter your Samsara Gateway Names for each truck in PCS. To retrieve HOS data from Samsara, enter the driver's phone number.

Note: In PCS Software, the Terminal ID represents the Samsara Vehicle ID. You can retrieve the Vehicle ID by using the Vehicles API, by viewing the Samsara Vehicle ID in the URL for the specific vehicle in Samsara, or by exporting a list of vehicles. If you need additional help locating the Vehicle ID reach out to Samsara Support.

Below are screenshots of where you can find the Samsara credential login within your PCS environment:

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Support

For support related to this integration, contact PCS.

• Phone: (800) 474-8239
• Email: Support@PCSSoft.com