Motive

Motive, formerly known as KeepTruckin, is a technology company founded in 2013 that specializes in an integrated AI-powered platform designed to enhance safety, productivity, and profitability for businesses in the physical economy. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including logistics, construction, oil and gas, agriculture, field service, manufacturing, and energy. With over 120,000 customers, including small businesses and Fortune 500 companies, Motive has demonstrated significant growth, with customers scaling their fleets by over 21% year-over-year. Motive's platform consists of proprietary IoT devices, AI applications, and a secure data platform. Key offerings include AI Dashcams for enhanced safety, vehicle and asset gateways for tracking and monitoring, and various AI-powered applications for fleet management, driver safety, compliance, and maintenance. The platform supports real-time data streaming and integrates with other systems, ensuring high availability and scalability. Motive's mission is to digitize and automate physical operations, helping businesses operate more efficiently and effectively.

Information Technology & Services San Francisco, United States Founded 2013 ~5,117 employees NYSE: MTVE

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Employees
5,117
+1.7% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$72.3K
Revenue ~$370M
Stock
MTVE
NYSE
12-month attrition
13.9%
Tech: 10.6%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
132
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Motive went from 3,441 employees in Oct 2024 to 5,117 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 378 people joined, 240 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Sales1,563
Other1,296
Engineering1,022
Success402
Operations362
Finance172
HR125
Marketing78

Salaries at Motive

All salaries

31 salary profiles in India

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · US salaries

Layoffs

Details

251 roles cut in the last 12 months.

  • Aug 2026 · 251 roles (~5%) · San Francisco, United States

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H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering1

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Motive FAQ

How many employees does Motive have?

Motive has about 5,117 employees, up 1.7% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Motive sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Motive filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Engineering role.

Has Motive had layoffs in 2026?

Yes. Motive has reported 251 layoffs in 2026, most recently on Aug 19, 2026.

What is Motive's revenue per employee?

Motive makes about $72K in revenue per employee, based on $370M annual revenue and 5,117 employees.

How much does Motive pay?

6figr has 31 salary profiles for Motive in India and 18 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Motive salaries page. See Motive salaries in India

Is Motive a public company?

Yes. Motive is publicly traded under the ticker MTVE on NYSE.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.