Two different problems. Two different tools. Here's when you need each — and why most fleets end up using both.
Samsara tracks your trucks on the road: real-time GPS location, hours of service (HOS) for ELD compliance, driver behavior monitoring, dashcam footage, and vehicle diagnostics.
Best for: knowing where your trucks are and whether your drivers are driving safely.
GoExpirely tracks the documents that keep your trucks legal: CDL expirations, DOT medical certificates, annual inspections, insurance COI, and the complete Driver Qualification File.
Best for: making sure every driver and truck has valid, up-to-date FMCSA compliance documents.
These tools don't compete — they cover different gaps in fleet compliance. Use this table to understand what each one solves.
| Feature | GoExpirely | Samsara |
|---|---|---|
| CDL expiration tracking | ✓ | — |
| DOT medical certificate alerts | ✓ | — |
| Annual DOT inspection tracking Samsara: basic reminders only | ✓ | ~ |
| Driver Qualification File (DQF) | ✓ | — |
| FMCSA audit-ready reports | ✓ | — |
| Drug & alcohol tracking | ✓ | — |
| Insurance COI tracking | ✓ | — |
| GPS / real-time location | — | ✓ |
| ELD / HOS compliance | — | ✓ |
| Telematics / driver behavior | — | ✓ |
| Dashcam / video safety | — | ✓ |
| Price model | $79/mo flat | $35+/truck/mo + hardware |
| Free trial | 15 days, no card | Demo only |
Data based on publicly available product information. Samsara features verified against samsara.com/products. Review your specific contract for accurate pricing.
Samsara handles what happens on the road. GoExpirely handles the paperwork that lets your drivers legally get on the road in the first place. They cover completely different FMCSA requirements.
Add GoExpirely to your stack →Samsara focuses on GPS tracking, ELD compliance, and telematics. CDL expiration tracking and DOT medical certificate management are not core Samsara features. GoExpirely is purpose-built for FMCSA document compliance.
No — they solve different problems. Samsara tracks vehicle location, hours of service, and driver behavior. GoExpirely tracks document expirations (CDL, DOT medical cards, inspections). Many fleets use both tools simultaneously.
GoExpirely charges a flat $79/month for up to 25 drivers and trucks, with no per-truck fees. Samsara pricing is typically per-vehicle and includes hardware. The two tools are not direct substitutes — they serve different compliance needs.
Many fleets use both. Samsara handles GPS tracking, hours of service, and ELD compliance. GoExpirely handles driver qualification files, CDL expiration alerts, DOT medical certificates, and FMCSA audit preparation. Neither tool replaces the other.
GoExpirely fills the gap Samsara doesn't cover: CDL expirations, DOT medical cards, annual inspections, and the full Driver Qualification File. 15-day free trial, no credit card.
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