About Motive
Motive develops technology that connects and automates physical operations for businesses across various industries. The company provides a platform that combines telematics, fleet management, compliance tools, equipment monitoring, and AI-powered safety solutions. Its products help companies track vehicles, monitor driver behavior, automate workflows, and ensure regulatory compliance through real-time data and analytics. Motive also offers integrated solutions for spend management and maintenance, enabling businesses to control costs and improve operational efficiency. The platform supports diverse sectors including trucking, construction, oil and gas, and agriculture by centralizing data and enabling actionable insights. Through automation and visibility, Motive helps organizations optimize asset utilization and enhance decision-making in day-to-day operations.
Open positions (5)
Company details
Funding
Total raised
$717M
Last stage
Series F
Investors
Founders
Shoaib Makani
Co-founder and CEO of Motive (formerly KeepTruckin) since 2013. Previously an investor at Khosla Ventures and led international growth at AdMob. Holds a BSc in Government and Economics from the London School of Economics.
LinkedInRyan Johns
Co-founder of Motive (formerly KeepTruckin), founded in 2013.
Obaid Khan
Co-founder and former Chief Operating Officer at Motive. Now serves as a board member. Prior to founding Motive, worked in legislative affairs for a Washington DC-based nonprofit. BA from the University of California, San Diego.
LinkedInWhat happens next.
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
Confirm the fit
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I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.