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An organization can have telematics and still experience avoidable downtime. Data can show that a problem exists, but teams also need a clear way to review the issue, decide what to do next, and keep everyone informed. When inspection defects,... The post Connected fleet maintenance data: 5 strategies to improve uptime in 2027 appeared first on Motive .

Most AI products are designed to live comfortably in the cloud — assuming stable high-speed Wi-Fi, low latency, and a user sitting patiently at a desk looking at a screen. Building Physical AI is an entirely different discipline. At Motive,... The post Engineering Physical AI: How we build real-world voice and autonomous agents at Motive appeared first on Motive .

Motive CEO Shoaib Makani joined The Vlad Kachur Show discusses full-stack AI, the shift from insight to action, and what a decade of real-world driving data has taught him about people. Much of AI is built for desk work. Motive... The post Why AI for the physical world is a harder problem — and a bigger one. appeared first on Motive .

Fuel cards help fleet teams move off personal card reimbursements or cash-based systems, which can be a relief, especially if you manage a large fleet of vehicles and drivers. But depending on your fuel card program setup, it may not... The post How fuel cards support business operations for large fleets. appeared first on Motive .

The global physical economy – the vast, complex network powering our food, water, energy, and supply chains – is undergoing a massive digital transformation. As businesses across international markets face mounting operational complexity, rising costs, and heightened safety demands, they... The post Driving global innovation: Why Santosh Swaminathan returned to Motive to build the future of physical AI. appeared first on Motive .

We’re pleased to announce that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has issued an Executive Order certifying the Motive Vehicle Gateway under the Clean Truck Check program. This milestone reflects extensive field testing, data validation, and collaboration with CARB.  With... The post Motive is now CARB Clean Truck Check certified appeared first on Motive .

Driver-Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) are supposed to make vehicle inspections more consistent. But when they’re paper-based or sit in a standalone app, they can create frustration for everyone involved. Delayed, unclear, or siloed inspection information can kick off a chain... The post eDVIR: Why it’s time to go digital with vehicle inspections appeared first on Motive .

Truck Driver Appreciation Week celebrates drivers who keep the physical economy moving, but meaningful recognition shouldn’t end when the week does. Research shows recognizing drivers regularly whenever praise is earned can boost morale and productivity. Employees who receive valuable feedback... The post Beyond Truck Driver Appreciation Week: Creative ways to recognize and reward safe drivers all year long. appeared first on Motive .

Crossing from the U.S. into Canada and Mexico can be volatile and high-risk, especially if carriers treat cross-border compliance as a series of disconnected, manual tasks. But they can reduce avoidable mistakes by standardizing as many operational steps as possible.... The post Cross-border compliance checklist: How to keep freight compliant and avoid delays. appeared first on Motive .

The most consequential AI lives where people do the work. It runs in the cab, in the yard, and at the job site, keeping people safe and keeping work moving.  Today, Motive announces new capital to build and scale that... The post Motive secures more than $1.3 billion to scale AI across physical operations. appeared first on Motive .

The freight recession finally broke this year and rates hit levels the industry had never seen. Then fuel prices soared. At nearly $6 a gallon, the gap between what a truck is reimbursed and what it actually burns will decide... The post Diesel prices just hit an all-time record. Here’s what it’s doing to the freight recovery, and what you can still control. appeared first on Motive .