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ELD Integration

ZuzHQ + Motive Integration

ZuzHQ integrates natively with Motive (formerly KeepTruckin) so trucking carriers can stop running their TMS and ELD as separate disconnected systems. Connect your existing Motive account and get real-time GPS, HOS data, DVIR reports, and engine diagnostics flowing directly into your dispatch board, IFTA reporting, and compliance dashboard — without manual entry.

What the integration does

ZuzHQ connects to your Motive account via Motive's API and continuously syncs vehicle GPS positions, driver hours of service, fuel consumption, DVIR reports, and engine diagnostic data into the TMS. Dispatchers see live truck positions on a map, the system checks driver HOS availability before assignments, and pickup/delivery times are recorded automatically from GPS arrival.

On the back-office side, jurisdiction-level mileage data is automatically allocated for IFTA reporting, fuel consumption is matched to the right truck and driver, and DVIR defects flow into the maintenance and compliance dashboards. There is no manual log entry, no separate Motive dashboard to check, and no double data-entry.

Who needs the Motive integration

This integration is designed for carriers who already use Motive ELDs and want a single platform for dispatch, ELD, and compliance.

  • Trucking carriers running 5+ trucks with Motive ELDs already installed
  • Operations spending hours per week on manual location updates and HOS lookups
  • Carriers struggling with manual IFTA mileage allocation
  • Fleets that want one platform for dispatch + ELD instead of two dashboards

What data flows from Motive into ZuzHQ

Real-time GPS

Truck positions update continuously on the dispatch board map. Pickup and delivery times log automatically from GPS arrival.

Hours of Service

Driver HOS status syncs to the dispatch board. The system blocks load assignments that would put a driver into violation.

DVIR Reports

Pre-trip and post-trip DVIR reports are captured automatically. Defects flow into the maintenance dashboard with severity and status.

Engine Diagnostics

Fuel consumption, idle time, and engine fault codes feed into cost analysis and maintenance scheduling.

IFTA Mileage

Jurisdiction-level mileage is allocated automatically from GPS data. IFTA quarterly returns generate without manual mileage breakdowns.

How to connect Motive to ZuzHQ

Most carriers complete the connection in under an hour.

  1. 1

    Generate a Motive API token

    In your Motive dashboard, go to Settings > Integrations > API and create a new API token with read access to vehicles, drivers, locations, and HOS data.

  2. 2

    Add the token in ZuzHQ

    In ZuzHQ, navigate to Settings > Integrations > Motive and paste the API token. ZuzHQ verifies the connection and pulls your vehicle and driver list.

  3. 3

    Map vehicles and drivers

    Match each Motive vehicle to its ZuzHQ truck record and each Motive driver to its ZuzHQ driver record. Auto-match works for matching unit numbers.

  4. 4

    Confirm sync and start dispatching

    ZuzHQ runs an initial backfill of recent location and HOS data. From this point forward, all Motive data flows in continuously, and you can start dispatching loads with live GPS and HOS-aware assignment immediately.

Motive integration FAQ

Do I need a special Motive plan to use the integration?

No. The standard Motive API access included in most Motive plans is sufficient. You don't need to upgrade your Motive subscription to connect to ZuzHQ.

Is Motive the same as KeepTruckin?

Yes. KeepTruckin rebranded as Motive in 2022. The ELD hardware, the platform, and the API are the same — only the company name changed. Both are supported by the ZuzHQ integration.

How often does Motive data sync?

GPS and HOS data syncs in near real-time (every few minutes). DVIR reports and engine diagnostics sync as Motive reports them. There's no manual refresh — the data is always current.

Can I use both Motive and Samsara at once?

Yes. ZuzHQ supports multiple ELD providers simultaneously, which is common for carriers that have acquired other fleets or are mid-migration between ELD vendors. Each truck is associated with its specific ELD provider in ZuzHQ.

See the Motive integration in action

Book a demo and we'll walk through the full data flow from your Motive account into ZuzHQ.