Motive Fleet Management: Complete Platform Guide
Everything you need to know about Motive fleet management — features, pricing, setup, and how to maximize ROI. From ELD to dashcams to dispatch.

Motive (formerly KeepTruckin) has evolved from a simple ELD solution into a comprehensive fleet management platform. Whether you're running 10 trucks or 1,000, Motive provides the tools to track vehicles, ensure compliance, improve safety, and optimize operations.
What is Motive Fleet Management?
Motive is an all-in-one fleet operations platform that combines:
- ELD Compliance — Electronic logging for HOS regulations
- GPS Fleet Tracking — Real-time vehicle location and history
- AI Dashcams — Video safety and driver coaching
- Asset Tracking — Monitor trailers, equipment, and cargo
- Dispatch & Workflow — Job management and routing
- Maintenance — Service scheduling and DVIR
- IFTA Reporting — Automated fuel tax calculations
- Driver Management — Scorecards, training, communication
Motive Fleet Tracking Features
Real-Time GPS Tracking
See every vehicle on a live map. Know exactly where your fleet is at any moment.
- Live location updates (every 1-2 minutes)
- Historical breadcrumb trails
- Geofencing with alerts
- Location sharing with customers
- Route replay and analysis
Geofencing
Create virtual boundaries around job sites, customer locations, or no-go zones. Get alerts when vehicles enter or exit.
Motive AI Dashcam
Motive's AI-powered dashcam adds a safety layer to fleet management.
AI Safety Features
The camera automatically detects:
- Following too closely (tailgating)
- Distracted driving (phone use, eating)
- Drowsy driving
- Hard braking and acceleration
- Speeding
- Stop sign and red light violations
- Collisions and near-misses
Motive Pricing
| Plan Level | Monthly/Vehicle | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $20-30 | ELD, GPS tracking, IFTA |
| Pro | $35-45 | + AI Dashcam, safety scoring |
| Enterprise | Custom | + Advanced analytics, API access |
Motive vs Competitors
| Feature | Motive | Samsara | Geotab |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELD Compliance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GPS Tracking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI Dashcam | ✓ Built-in | ✓ Built-in | Partner |
| Driver App UX | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Pricing | $$ | $$$ | $$ |
Maximizing Your Motive Investment
Tips for Fleet Managers
- Use geofences to automate arrival/departure tracking
- Review dashcam footage weekly to coach drivers
- Set up alerts for real-time issue notification
- Run monthly reports to track trends
- Integrate with your TMS to eliminate double entry
Need Help with Your Motive Deployment?
DSai is a Motive mobility partner. We help fleets deploy and manage the devices that run Motive — fleet tablets pre-configured for Motive, MDM for control, mounts and accessories, cellular data plans, and ongoing device support.
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