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What is Motive?

Motive builds technology to improve the safety, productivity, and profitability of businesses that power the physical economy. The Motive Automated Operations Platform combines IoT hardware with AI-powered applications to automate vehicle and equipment tracking, driver safety, compliance, maintenance, spend management,…

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easy and reliable

9 out of 10
December 30, 2023
Incentivized
We use Motive for reliable log book services in transportation, very easy and user friendly for drivers as well as admin
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All in one program

10 out of 10
December 19, 2023
Incentivized
We have been using Motive for couple of years. The way the system is set to get notifications and updates on how each driver and equipment …
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GREAT!

9 out of 10
December 14, 2023
Incentivized
Is one of the best ELD that I found in the market, the API is so easy and comprehensive, what I like the most is that the safety …
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Keep moving with motive

10 out of 10
December 13, 2023
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Use it in all our trucks great for keeping track of where everyone is and keeping in touch and helps with maintenance and diagnostic help …
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Motive

10 out of 10
November 14, 2023
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With the ever-changing environment of rules and regulations in the trucking industry, Motive keeps us in compliance with FMCSA rules on …
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What is Motive?

Motive builds technology to improve the safety, productivity, and profitability of businesses that power the physical economy. The Motive Automated Operations Platform combines IoT hardware with AI-powered applications to automate vehicle and equipment tracking, driver safety, compliance,…

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Product Details

What is Motive?

Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer and more productive. With Motive, safety, operations and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend in a single system. Combined with AI, the Motive platform gives users visibility and control, and reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks.


Motive states they serve more than 120,000 customers – from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses – across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.

Motive Features

  • Supported: ELD Compliance
  • Supported: Vehicle Tracking
  • Supported: AI Dashcam
  • Supported: IFTA Fuel Tax Reporting
  • Supported: Driver Coaching
  • Supported: Vehicle Utilization
  • Supported: Vehicle Inspections
  • Supported: Vehicle Diagnostics
  • Supported: Messaging
  • Supported: Driver Workflow
  • Supported: App Marketplace
  • Supported: Open API
  • Supported: Trailer & Equipment Tracking
  • Supported: Facility Insights
  • Supported: WiFi Hotspot

Motive Screenshots

Screenshot of Fleet Management: 
Motive delivers GPS tracking, vehicle telematics, PTO monitoring, and OEM integrations, providing unmatched visibility into fleet operations. Fleet View gives real-time visibility and historical context to help you make informed decisions and deliver exceptional customer service.

-Motive automatically pairs drivers, vehicles, trailers, and equipment for complete visibility. 
-Real-time geofence notifications enhance operational control with immediate updates on fleet movement, scheduling, and security.
-Live traffic and weather conditions layered directly onto maps allow for precise route planning and navigation
-Historical activity search confirms service completions and helps swiftly resolve disputes.
-Detailed trip history and playback vehicle paths to confirm timely arrivals and service fulfillment.Screenshot of AI-Powered Driver Safety: 
Motive uses AI to monitor and protect drivers, and gives safety managers the tools to prevent accidents and reduce risk. Motive lets users choose which unsafe behaviors to detect, so as to not be overwhelmed with safety videos or exposed to unnecessary liability. The safety experience can be customized based on a program’s needs; choose which events to detect and the threshold at which they are detected.

-Motive uses an AI processor for computer vision from Ambarella.
-Motive detects more than 15+ unsafe behaviors.
-Ultra-wide HD video: 1440p at 30 frames per second vs 1080p at 15 frames per second
-Configurable storage based on video quality: 45-235 hours with long-duration cloud recall options.Screenshot of Equipment Monitoring:
Motive automatically pairs vehicles and assets, improving visibility and simplifying dispatch.

-Motive provides automated pairing of vehicles, assets, and drivers, streamlining fleet operations.
-Operational oversight with real-time tracking of locations of drivers, vehicles, and assets in motion.
-Supports review and report on past dispatches to validate deliveries and determine which vehicles or assets were used.Screenshot of Compliance:
Motive Compliance Hub centralizes ELD compliance, Driver Qualification, IFTA reporting, and CSA score management.

-Streamlines compliance related activities spanning ELD compliance, Driver Qualification, IFTA reporting, and CSA score management.
-Automates major workflows like unidentified trip assignment and HoS violation monitoring.
-Combines Hour of Service data and CSA insights for a comprehensive view of driver performance.

Motive Videos

Motive builds technology to improve the safety and productivity of businesses that power the physical economy. The fleet management and enterprise fleet management solutions combine IoT hardware with AI-powered applications to automate: Equipment and vehicle tracking. Driver ...
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Motive's advanced AI Dashcam detects risky driving behaviors and offers real-time coaching while prioritizing driver privacy. Combined with Motive's AI Omnicam, users gain 360-degree visibility around vehicles, ensuring no critical event goes unnoticed.

Motive Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android
Supported CountriesUnited States of America, Canada, Mexico
Supported LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Frequently Asked Questions

Motive builds technology to improve the safety, productivity, and profitability of businesses that power the physical economy. The Motive Automated Operations Platform combines IoT hardware with AI-powered applications to automate vehicle and equipment tracking, driver safety, compliance, maintenance, spend management, and more. Motive serves more than 120,000 businesses across industries, including trucking and logistics, construction, oil and gas, food and beverage, field service, agriculture, passenger transit, & delivery.

Verizon Connect, Samsara Vehicle Telematics, and Lytx are common alternatives for Motive.

Reviewers rate Availability highest, with a score of 9.1.

The most common users of Motive are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use motive to track drivers and for E-logs. This helps us determine timing for deliveries and track mileage for maintenance purposes.
  • GPS Tracking
  • E-logs
  • Phone app
  • Reliant on Wi-Fi. Included Wi-Fi is not sufficient
Motive works well for tracking drivers and for E-logs. My only real complaint is that it needs wifi to work. We purchassed tablets for the trucks and many of our drivers are not tech savy enough to maintain a hotspot from their phones. Their included wifi runs out very fast and then we cannnot properly view their logs once it runs out.
  • Dash cam has helped with 2 auto accidents so far
  • The phone app works great to monitor from anywhere
  • Driver scores seem accurate. However, it can lead to angry drivers if they don't agree with their score
Chat is very fast for most problems. Any more complex problems usually result in getting passed to a different department and waiting for a response over email. Overall it is good though
We were able to integrate GPS and driver logs into one platform which saves time and money
Very few glitches. When we run out of provided wifi things can become difficult if we cant see our drivers hours of service to determine how many hours they have left in the day
We used live view GPS before. There are definitely more features with motive.
10
Owner's Dispatchers Office staff
4
Office staff generally support motive. Issues mostly seem to be around people who are not great with technology
  • GPS
  • E-logging
  • checking hours of service to help plan runs
  • GPS tracking
  • Phone app
  • Trailer tracking
The only negative, but its a fairly big one is the complications needing a data/wifi connection has caused
Yes
We replaced Live View GPS. We liked that this one was able to replace that and integrate E-logging
  • Integration with Other Systems
Everything on one app.
We would look for a system with a dedicated panel in the truck for drivers to use for log books. Tablets were fairly expensive and are reliant on data or wifi. Our old system had unit installed in the truck that just worked, no connecting to wifi or learning curves
We did not, it was not an optioin
No
When we were first getting started we were given a dedicated rep to help us with set up and answer any questions. This was a nice touch
Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Motive (previously KeepTruckin) allows our dispatch to keep continuous eyes on our drivers. We are notified of their driving condition. The ease of use for mileage gathering and routes taken help our team use their time to focus on other areas of need.
  • Fast update for current location
  • Notifications of unsafe driving
  • quick customer service responses when needed
  • They can make setting up new drivers easier
  • Finding reports for total miles per truck
Motive (previously KeepTruckin) is easy to use for customer location updates.
  • Improved Safety
  • Increased driver responsibility
  • Reduced office personnel turnover
Quick responses and always have solutions right away.
Better visibility at a low cost.
Yes, Motive (previously KeepTruckin) is available when i need it
Much better visibility and ease of use.
13
12 Drivers 1 Operations Manager
2
Operations Manager Dispatch
  • Driver Visibility
  • Driver Safety
  • Mileage Tracking
  • Award drivers for safe driving
  • Document driver for unsafe driving
  • Optimize routes used daily for drivers
  • IFTA
  • Fuel Usage V.S. Mileage
  • Dashcams
We are consistently solicited by other new and existing tracking providers. We are happy with Motive and as long as you keep innovating and optimizing available tools we will stay.
No
  • Scalability
  • Ease of Use
The cost to scale our fleet is minimal compared to the advantages of having Motive. It is easy to use and easy to train new employees on the system.
I would not change a thing.
  • Implemented in-house
No
  • Connecting drivers to unit
  • having the correct cable even though VIN was provided
None
  • Online Training
Trainer was hard to understand but very knowledgeable in my needs.
No, we are not at the scale of support needed for premium support.
No
I was having trouble recognizing a new driver. Motive support was quickly able to help and resolve my issue.
I would like to see an easier user interface with all available miles and locations for active drivers. If the user interface was easier to help with IFTA and fuel usage it would solve a lot of my issues and make more of my days available for other tasks.
  • Driver tacking
  • Driver visibility
  • Fleet Usage visibility
  • Back-end driver addition and connection to unit
  • Inactivating drivers and activating a new one on the same unit
  • choosing correct cable even though VIN is provided when ordered.
Yes, but I don't use it
Peter McManus | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We recently made the switch from another ELD service provider to Motive before our five-year contract ended. This is the fourth provider we've used over the last 10+ years and by far the one we are the most excited about. Motive by far surpasses the performance of anything we have experienced both from the perspective of features and benefits and from the perspective of system reliability. The system was easy to install in our trucks and the ELD component from the driver's perspective was easy to learn our drivers started using it after a couple of hours of training and practice. All of the features most important to our drivers are user-friendly including completing DOT approved edits to logs without management assistance. It is the safety and compliance features that we have benefitted and improved our business the most. Together with forward-facing dash cameras and speed alerts based on real-time roads being traveled on speed limits, we have increased our safety and compliance on the road. By reducing our speeds, we have realized a significant increase in fuel economy which has been especially important during volatile fuel prices. With a very sophisticated safety scoring system, we have been able to provide appreciation to our best drivers and encourage some drivers to improve their skills in a positive environment. Integration with our dispatch software is also important to us, and, again, Motive is unparalleled in the smoothness of the day-to-day operations with regards to information exchange between our office and drivers. The highlight of this integration is by using GPS technology, arrival and departure times at Shippers and Receivers are automatically updated into our Dispatch software with no user input at either end. The options for document transfer and handling have also contributed to our timeliness of invoicing and increased inefficiencies at the office.
  • The customer and technical support are amazing. You can talk to a real person on the phone who is knowledgeable and responsive. There are also online chat and email options.
  • The integration with our dispatch (TMS) software is flawless with nice features.
  • The total safety options are very robust. Our insurance carrier loves what we are reporting to them.
  • Pre-trip and post-trip inspections for trucks are fine, but for trailers (assets) it needs improvement which I am told is being worked on and should be released sometime in 2022.
  • There are certain reports I would like to see added that I have communicated to Motive, and they are open to receiving suggestions.
Honestly, I think Motive is very scalable for the commercial trucking industry and can't think of a scenario it wouldn't be appropriate for unless you are a company that doesn't care about compliance and safety on a very practical and friendly level.
  • Increased fuel economy by .5 to 1.0 MPG due to speed management alerts.
  • Practical safety coaching and rewards for positive actions based on real-time events with video documentation.
  • Reduction of office expenses due to reduced need to handle hard copy documents.
  • Increase in invoicing turnaround by 1-4 days.
This is where Motive really excels as a company. Their sales, customer, and technical support teams are all extremely responsive and knowledgeable. I have previously not encouraged our drivers, who tend to get frustrated easier, to call customer support but with Motive, I have no hesitation directing them to call and get the support they need in terms they can easily understand.
We have integrated Motive with our TMS with seamless dispatching to our drivers and automated reporting back to the TMS on load and driver status. It has resulted in increased efficiency, effectiveness, and happiness among all users.
We have been using Motive for eight months with no availability issues which is a record for us. Amazing!
  • Omnitracs ELD Solutions and Teletrac Navman DIRECTOR
There is no comparison. We evaluated Motive 4+ years ago when we decided to go with OmniTracs XRS. They were really close in comparison at the time, but in the past four years, Motive has done countless improvements while we had numerous issues with OmniTracs and there were no major improvements to the system in four years. Motive is a system built to improve with technology and changes in the industry.
I don't recall it being an option, but with their record so far, I'm not sure it is needed.
No
The high level of support started with the sales representative who has encouraged us to keep him involved with any needs or wants we may have. I am used to salespeople vanishing after the sale is made. Not so in this case which is refreshing. Still, I use him sparingly partly because the dedicated support teams are so available and helpful.
October 12, 2021

Motive is worth using

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Across the whole organization, Wifi needs to be increased without additional expenses. If the driver is uploading all documents, 1 GB is not enough per vehicle. With 20 drivers loading up all documents(fuel, BOL, scale tickets) we should have available min 1.5GB per driver. Do we need to monitor the driver's consumption? Yes, but also we need the included capacity to operate without having additional cost. There are now so many providers out there doing similar services cheaper, but Motive's operation and support are quite good, sometimes you need to call twice, but is ok. It would be important for Motive to add 2 more features: showing driver's RPM and trailer hand valve operation.
  • 24/7 Eld Support
  • Has a good variety of dashboard features.
  • Implementing rule changes in Canada to update in the system too.
  • Tablet for update should do that without wifi over USB.
  • Wifi needs to be increased without additional cost.
  • Showing RPM of vehicle for minimizing damage on engines.
  • Showing trailer hand valve operation to avoid wear out on trailer brakes.
  • Have the possibility to locate drivers based on location easier. For example, entering a location to find all drivers in an area.
  • Let Tablet update via USB connector not only wifi
Everything is already in the review. They are doing well. When calling as an administrator, I would appreciate being transferred to someone specializing in the area I'm calling about, but, in comparison to other providers, I would choose Motive.
  • The wife to transmit documents 1 GB is not enough should for same price 2GB.
Like I said for administrators, there could be some time based on the topic to go faster— not to say that support is bad. Everybody is in certain areas which are very good, some other wick, easiest way split by strength the department.
Some features in the previous version of Motive were easier so you need to get used to the changes. Explanation on the score should be trained better to get more precise info on how best to evaluate. Some drivers have high scores, while others are doing very well and have lower scores. I need more preciseness in that.
Only one ELD broke down and is being replaced by Motive.
TiTan, Swift Board, and some others.
17
Older drivers need little longer to adapt
1
only me
  • Geofence, Location, HOS, Info about vehicle needs upgrade for Trailer hand valve and engine RPM
  • Geofence
  • Document loading
  • Ifta calculation
  • Geofence should show beside location BOL as well.
Base on the review if other points wick fulfilled, and the price will not increase because the competition is big, and catching up in systems too.
Yes
Titan, but only why there system was out fashioned
The market is rising in competition, and many software with similar or better features are lower in price.
24/7 Service and price, and easy to handle for drivers
  • Implemented in-house
Yes
We are in transportation, so we need to put the devices in phases for cost deduction, unfair for the last device we implemented the price increase of $10.
Change management was a big part of the implementation and was well-handled
During Covid 19 cost and expenses were big factors, the advantage is many providers are greedy to sell 3 years contract. If your product is good you do not need a contract. Contracts are using companies where now their system has some wackiness. We say in some countries who like to make contracts like to fool customers in my opinion.
  • Service 24/7
  • Time
  • Price
  • Training
The last device we got had a $10 increase, this feature can make customers upset and send them to the competition.
I guess middle
Yes
one eld malfunction
Ervin Hernandez is doing a very excellent job, and because of the way he is doing his job I felt convince doing the deal with him.
Support and function most time satisfactory, something for improvement is in the other answers mentioned.
  • Logs
  • Inspection
  • Documents
  • Inconsistency Form, Document Odometer to ECM variating to Vehicle odometer
  • Tablet with USB connector ELD is not updating , so when there is no wifi nothing is updating.
  • This feature really needs a fix.
Yes
How I said previous page that needs improvement, that the eld and tablet without wifi can update
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