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“headline”: “Motive Pricing 2026: Plans, Costs & What You’ll Actually Pay”,
“description”: “Detailed Motive pricing breakdown including plans, hardware costs, contract terms, negotiation strategies, and total cost of ownership for fleets of all sizes.”,
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“name”: “Does Motive offer a free trial?”,
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“text”: “Motive does not offer a traditional free trial with open access. However, they provide a pilot program for 5-15 vehicles where you can test the full platform with real vehicles before committing to a fleet-wide rollout.”
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“name”: “What’s the cheapest Motive plan?”,
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“text”: “The cheapest Motive plan is Base ELD + GPS at approximately $20-25 per vehicle per month. This includes FMCSA-certified ELD compliance, real-time GPS tracking, DVIR, IFTA reporting, and the driver mobile app.”
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“name”: “How much does Motive hardware cost?”,
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“text”: “Motive’s Vehicle Gateway device costs $75-150 per vehicle. The AI Omnicam dash camera costs an additional $100-200 per vehicle. Professional installation runs $100-250 per vehicle.”
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“@type”: “Question”,
“name”: “What is the Motive Card and how much does it save?”,
“acceptedAnswer”: {
“@type”: “Answer”,
“text”: “The Motive Card is a fuel card that saves fleets 10-15 cents per gallon at participating fuel stations nationwide. A 50-vehicle fleet averaging 1,000 gallons per month saves approximately $5,000-7,500 per month.”
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“@type”: “Question”,
“name”: “Can I cancel Motive before my contract ends?”,
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“text”: “You can cancel Motive before your contract ends, but the early termination fee equals the remaining contract balance. Motive’s 1-year minimum is more flexible than Samsara’s typical 3-year commitment.”
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“name”: “How does Motive pricing compare to Samsara?”,
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“text”: “Motive is 15-25% cheaper than Samsara on a per-vehicle basis. Motive starts at $20-35/vehicle/month compared to Samsara’s $25-45/vehicle/month, with a 1-year minimum contract versus Samsara’s typical 3-year commitment.”
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“@type”: “Question”,
“name”: “Does Motive offer volume discounts?”,
“acceptedAnswer”: {
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“text”: “Yes. Fleets with 50+ vehicles typically negotiate 10-20% below list price, and fleets with 200+ vehicles can negotiate 20-30% discounts.”
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“@type”: “Question”,
“name”: “Is Motive good for small fleets?”,
“acceptedAnswer”: {
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“text”: “Motive works well for small trucking fleets (10-25 vehicles) that need ELD compliance at $20-25/vehicle/month. For GPS-only needs without ELD, GPS Trackit or Azuga are simpler and cheaper.”
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“name”: “What is the total cost of Motive for a 50-vehicle fleet?”,
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“text”: “For a 50-vehicle fleet on the base ELD + GPS plan, expect approximately $19,500 in Year 1 including hardware, and a 3-year total cost of ownership around $52,500. Volume discounts of 10-20% are typically available.”
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“name”: “Does Motive charge for installation?”,
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“text”: “Motive’s Vehicle Gateway is plug-and-play and can be self-installed at no cost. The AI Omnicam dash camera typically requires professional installation at $100-250 per vehicle.”
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“@type”: “Question”,
“name”: “Are there any setup fees for Motive?”,
“acceptedAnswer”: {
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“text”: “Motive does not charge a separate setup or activation fee for software. Costs are the per-vehicle monthly subscription plus one-time hardware purchases. Training and onboarding support are included.”
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