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Motive vs Verizon Connect

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Motive

Fleet Management

ELD compliance, AI dashcams and spend management for North American commercial fleets

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Verizon Connect logo

Verizon Connect

Fleet Management

See clearly. Act quickly. Drive change.

From
$40/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Motive contracts are multi-year and per vehicle with hardware embedded, so a fleet that shrinks keeps paying for units that are sitting in a yard.; Verizon Connect no transparent pricing published; requires contacting sales representatives
  • They diverge on capability: Motive covers ELD compliance, Verizon Connect covers Real-time GPS tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Motive and Verizon Connect actually diverge.

Attributes where Motive and Verizon Connect differ
AttributeMotiveVerizon Connect
Starting priceOn request$40/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
FoundedUnknown2018

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fleet Management).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Motive

  • ELD compliance
  • AI dashcams
  • GPS tracking
  • Driver safety scoring
  • Vehicle diagnostics
  • Spend management

Only in Verizon Connect

  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Route optimization
  • Driver behavior monitoring
  • ELD/HOS compliance
  • IFTA reporting
  • Fuel management
  • Maintenance alerts
  • Dispatch management

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Motive

  • A trucking fleet that must run FMCSA compliant electronic logs and wants cameras from the same vendornot Verizon Connect
  • An operator facing an insurance renewal that requires evidence of a driver coaching programmenot Verizon Connect
  • A construction fleet tracking both vehicles and unpowered assets such as trailers and generatorsnot Verizon Connect
  • A fleet suspecting fuel card misuse and wanting transactions matched against vehicle locationnot Verizon Connect

Verizon Connect

  • Fleet visibilitynot Motive
  • Route optimizationnot Motive
  • Compliance managementnot Motive
  • Driver safetynot Motive
  • Cost reductionnot Motive

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Motive

  • Contracts are multi-year and per vehicle with hardware embedded, so a fleet that shrinks keeps paying for units that are sitting in a yard.
  • Driver facing cameras generate real workforce resistance, and fleets in tight labour markets have lost drivers over the rollout rather than the technology.
  • Installation and calibration across a distributed fleet takes weeks of vehicle downtime, which is rarely costed into the comparison at the point of purchase.
  • The rebrand from KeepTruckin means older documentation, integration guides and third-party references are inconsistent, which slows technical work on connections.
  • Coverage depends on cellular networks, so remote route segments produce gaps in tracking and delayed log uploads that drivers then have to reconcile.

Verizon Connect

  • No transparent pricing published; requires contacting sales representatives
  • No free trial or freemium option mentioned
  • No feature-specific or a la carte pricing breakdown
  • Vague ROI claims without implementation cost or timeline details

Pricing, plan by plan

Motive

On request
  • Motive$undefined/year
    • Per-vehicle subscription over a multi-year term
    • Hardware supplied within the agreement rather than purchased outright
    • Dashcams, asset trackers and spend management priced as separate lines

Verizon Connect

$40/month
  • Reveal$40/month
    • GPS tracking
    • Trip history
    • Geofencing
  • Reveal Plus$60/month
    • Everything in Reveal
    • ELD compliance
    • IFTA reporting
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Full platform access
    • Video telematics
    • Custom integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose Motive if

  • You need eld compliance.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want ai dashcams.
Motive review

Choose Verizon Connect if

  • You need real-time gps tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want route optimization.
Verizon Connect review

Questions people ask

Is Motive or Verizon Connect better?
Neither clearly leads. Motive starts at On request and Verizon Connect at $40/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Motive or Verizon Connect?
Motive starts at On request and Verizon Connect at $40/month.
Does Motive or Verizon Connect run on more platforms?
Motive runs on Web, iOS, Android. Verizon Connect runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
What is Motive best used for?
Motive is most often used for a trucking fleet that must run fmcsa compliant electronic logs and wants cameras from the same vendor, an operator facing an insurance renewal that requires evidence of a driver coaching programme, a construction fleet tracking both vehicles and unpowered assets such as trailers and generators, a fleet suspecting fuel card misuse and wanting transactions matched against vehicle location. Of those, a trucking fleet that must run fmcsa compliant electronic logs and wants cameras from the same vendor and an operator facing an insurance renewal that requires evidence of a driver coaching programme are not what Verizon Connect is typically brought in for.
What can Motive do that Verizon Connect cannot?
Motive covers ELD compliance, AI dashcams, GPS tracking, Driver safety scoring. Verizon Connect covers Real-time GPS tracking, Route optimization, Driver behavior monitoring, ELD/HOS compliance.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Motive: Is Motive the same company as KeepTruckin?

Yes. KeepTruckin renamed to Motive in 2022. The products and account relationships carried over.

Verizon Connect: How much does Verizon Connect cost?

Verizon Connect does not publish pricing on its website. Contact sales at (866) 844-2235 or request a callback for a custom quote. Plans are tailored to Small Business, Mid Market (50+ vehicles), and Enterprise.

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Motive: Can hardware be bought outright?

It is normally supplied inside a multi-year subscription rather than sold, which is why the exit cost of a shrinking fleet is high.

Verizon Connect: Does Verizon Connect offer a free trial?

The website does not mention a free trial or freemium option. Contact sales directly to inquire about trial availability.

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Motive: Does it work outside the United States?

Canada and Mexico are supported, including Canadian electronic logging requirements. Coverage elsewhere is limited.

Verizon Connect: What payment options are available?

Payment options and billing terms are not disclosed on the public website. Contact Verizon Connect sales to discuss custom payment arrangements for your organization's needs.

Source
Motive: Are the driver facing cameras optional?

Yes, road facing only configurations are available, and fleets worried about driver retention often start there.

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