Motive Too Expensive? Meet ELD Hub.
Motive is a great platform — for 50+ truck fleets with dedicated dispatchers. If you run 1-20 trucks, you're paying enterprise prices for features you don't use. ELD Hub covers the same FMCSA-compliant ELD, HOS, DVIR, IFTA, and GPS at $15/truck, month-to-month.
Why small fleets outgrow Motive quickly
Enterprise pricing
$30-50 per truck per month on a 1-3 year contract. For a 5-truck operation, that's $2,000+ per year overpaying.
Built for dispatchers
Motive assumes you have full-time dispatchers and safety managers. Owner-operators don't need those seats.
Slow support for small accounts
Support tiers are contract-value based. A 5-truck fleet gets last in line vs a 500-truck fleet.
What ELD Hub includes at $15/truck
- ✓Hours of service (HOS) logging
- ✓DVIRs — pre and post-trip
- ✓GPS location and geofencing
- ✓Auto-generated IFTA fuel-tax reports
- ✓Fleet manager dashboard
- ✓Driver mobile app (iOS + Android)
- ✓Freight and factoring tools
- ✓PT-30 or IOSiX compatible (hardware sold separately)
- ✓US-based phone support: 302-404-1177
- ✓Month-to-month, no contract
Frequently asked questions
Is Motive worth it for a small fleet?
Motive is a strong platform, but its pricing model and multi-year contracts are calibrated for 50+ truck fleets. Owner-operators and small carriers (1-20 trucks) usually overpay for enterprise features they don't use.
How much does Motive cost for a 5-truck fleet?
Motive is quote-based, but public reports put small fleets at $30-50 per truck per month on a 1-3 year contract. For 5 trucks, that's $150-250/mo, plus hardware amortization. ELD Hub is a flat $15/truck/mo with no contract — around $75/mo for the same 5 trucks.
Is ELD Hub FMCSA-registered like Motive?
Yes. ELD Hub is on the official FMCSA ELD list. Both PT-30 and IOSiX hardware options pass DOT roadside inspections in all 50 states.
What features does ELD Hub include at $15/truck?
HOS logging, DVIRs, GPS tracking, IFTA fuel-tax reports, fleet manager dashboard, driver mobile app, and freight and factoring tools are included at $15/truck/month. Hardware is separate: PT-30 or IOSiX is $150 each with free shipping; PT-30 includes a cable, IOSiX is device only.
How long does it take to switch from Motive?
Setup takes about 30 minutes per truck once hardware is in hand. Compatible PT-30 or IOSiX devices you own can be re-registered free; new devices are $150 each with free shipping. PT-30 includes a cable, IOSiX is device only.
Can I break my Motive contract early?
Most Motive contracts have early termination fees calculated on remaining contract value. Read your MSA. Most fleets time the switch to their renewal date to avoid ETFs.