Awards honor leading organizations and individuals driving transformative results in operations; Tyson Foods, Inc., Enercare, Grupo Aralo, Sysco GB, among those recognized
Samsara Inc. ("Samsara") (NYSE:IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today announced the winners of its 2026 Connected Operations Awards, recognizing the remarkable achievements of its customers in safety, efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. The annual awards program honors organizations and individuals across North America and EMEA who demonstrate the clear benefits of AI-powered operations.
"The winners of Samsara's Connected Operations Awards are proof that AI represents a fundamental shift in how work gets done—one that's already saving lives and cutting costs," said Robert Stobaugh, Chief Operating Officer at Samsara. "The submissions told stories of safer workers, more efficient operations, and real impact for communities. What unites every winner is a team that refuses to settle, and we’re proud to work alongside them."
Introducing the 2026 global award winners:
U.S. and Canada: Discover their stories
- Safest Operator: Utility Supply & Construction Company
- Innovation in Sustainable Operations: Massey Services
- Digital Transformation of the Year: Enercare
- Most Innovative Workforce: Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Technology Leader of the Year: David Perez, Vice President of Safety, First Student
- Driver of the Year (U.S.): Darrin J. Lonsdale, Action Resources
- Driver of the Year (Canada): Jessie-Lee Beaudoin, Whitewater Management LP
Mexico: Discover their stories
- Safest Operator: Grupo Aralo
- Digital Transformation of the Year: Royal Transports
- Excellence in Physical Security: Transportes MexAmerik
- Driver of the Year: José Rigoberto Carrera Ruiz, Flecha Amarilla
EMEA: Discover their stories
- Safest Operator (UK): Speedy Hire
- Safest Operator (Germany): SafeDriver ennoo
- Excellence in Driver Engagement: Sysco GB
- Most Sustainable Operations: Lanes Group
- Industry Innovator: Renew Holdings plc
- Driver of the Year: Richard Meehan, JLL
A snapshot of the impactful results winners drove with Samsara:
- Utility Supply & Construction Company achieved a 98% reduction in insurance claim costs, dropping from a historical high of $1.4M to just $22K midway through the current policy year
- Massey Services saved $1.3M in fuel costs in one year with centralized fuel reporting and idling alerts
- Enercare reduced operating costs through better vehicle utilization, cutting vehicle dormancy by 26%
- Grupo Aralo dropped its collision risk per mile by 70% while increasing its Security Score by 164% in Mexico
- Lanes Group digitized 1.3M form submissions per year and reduced vehicle idling by 83%, improving efficiency across the business
"With fuel costs where they are today, every gallon matters. Samsara helped us save more than a million dollars in fuel costs in a single year and changed how we manage our fleet," said Bryan Campbell, Director of Risk Management at Massey Services. "Our safety program benefitted too. We’ve reduced accidents by 35% and traffic violations by 88%. When you find a partner who genuinely understands your operations, the results show."
Further information about the awards:
- Learn more about the winners from the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, and EMEA
- Read about the winners for Excellence in Performance in the Public Sector, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Garden City Public Schools, announced at Samsara Go Beyond Public Sector
About Samsara
Samsara (NYSE:IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, which is an open platform that connects the people, devices, and systems of some of the world’s most complex operations, allowing them to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. With tens of thousands of customers across North America and Europe, Samsara is a proud technology partner to the people who keep our global economy running, including the world’s leading organizations across industries in transportation, construction, wholesale and retail trade, field services, logistics, manufacturing, utilities and energy, government, healthcare and education, food and beverage, and others. The company's mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.
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