How to Install & Use The Motive (Formerly KeepTruckin) ELD | Basic Steps & Tips for Trucking

[@ramymohamed3015]

i've been working as a safety admin for the logbook for a while and seriously am gonna use your material for the training , thx bud , it was easy and simple , appreciate your efforts

[@carlosjavierrodriguezvelez3189]

Thank You. I have had mines for 6 months and never connected the device. Will actually install Sunday. Thanks for the video my dude.

[@HotshotMacc]

Glad it helped brotha!

[@marcoscortez3787]

Great video, to make the pre trip a little easier you can go into your motive dashboard and make it mandatory to do a pre trip before going on duty, that’s how I have it set up I find it easier,

[@HotshotMacc]

Didn’t know that man, definitely appreciate that tip bro!

[@Miamiflow885]

Im looking at mine now, im not seeing that setting??

[@Cozyinnaboxtruck]

I start tomorrow out of state and this helped me

[@HotshotMacc]

Awesome bro glad it helped! Stay safe out there!

[@zakgranger2911]

This video couldnt be more helpful! Awesome job! Im definitely going to get this ! Great video!

[@HotshotMacc]

Glad I could help!

[@MIAMYRMAR]

You just don’t know how much I needed this video

[@HotshotMacc]

That’s why I do it bro, to hear responses like this one. Glad it helped bro 🫡💪🏽💯

[@juanosorio1712]

my man listened and delivered! thank you boss!

[@HotshotMacc]

I try to brotha! Appreciate the support 💪🏽💯

[@novavroomvroom3435]

Great video and explanation... I'm setting up my hotshot setup for myself and I'll be ready to roll by the end of this year.... I'm using a 2007 E-450 and I'm hoping that this device will work...I'm currently rebuilding a 24' old gooseneck... I know my equipment is used and old but for now it's a start and paid for.... I will be upgrading my equipment as $$$ allows me to... In these hard times I don't want to get into this business in debt with a new truck and trailer...

[@FernandoFernandesdeOliveira]

What's up, Tim! I've been subscribed to your channel for a while now and I've learned a lot here. I had some experience as a hotshot driver in the past, but it didn't work out, but now I am about to return to it, been my brother's driver. He's starting a car hauling business. So, wish us luck! (Hahahaha!!!).

[@HotshotMacc]

Man appreciate that continued support bro!! Good to hear your not completely quitting even after a failure. That’s how we learn and progress! Good luck to y’all out there and stay positive 💪🏽💯🫡

[@carlosjavierrodriguezvelez3189]

Wish the best for you. Honestly I’m about to quit myself just pushing a little more. I appreciate your comment on here. Gives me strength also. Good luck my dude.

[@Teddie3]

Hey Fernando. Wishing you good luck for the business. If you need any help setting up motive ELD you can reach me out. I'm a product specialist here at Motive. Thanks

[@bczerniak]

I had a hat like yours! I appreciate links in description. Legit !

[@HotshotMacc]

Aye that’s whats up! Glad it helps fam 🫡💯

[@Gabriel-rr5vb]

Thank you for the valuable information.

[@HotshotMacc]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alfreddiallo5427]

Great video, bruh, and very good explanations. I’m new with the vehicles that require the ELD use so.. very helpful. Subscription and like. Thank you and be safe!

[@HotshotMacc]

Glad it helped!! Appreciate the sub and support 🫡💯

[@deysiyleiva7653]

Thank you man I’m a new driver and it helps me a lot

[@HotshotMacc]

"You're welcome! I'm really glad to hear that my video is helping you as you start your driving journey.

[@makeupbychrissyj2238]

You already know I immediately noticed the hat😂😂😂 drop the deets😩😂 i know it’s hot but i haven’t seen the boots in a minute!

[@HotshotMacc]

🤣🤣🤣 I knew it lol those boots be resting 🤣

[@ThumplifeFishing]

Thank you bro! Just ordered my Motive ELD Thursday. You always hit it out the park! Bless up

[@HotshotMacc]

No doubt bro! Appreciate the support man 💪🏽💯

[@Woodgrain_Jones]

Where do you order from?

[@The6wheelsOffice]

Bro great video on the eld. Keep the videos dropping my guy.

[@HotshotMacc]

Appreciate that my guy! Now go get you Motive! 🤣🤣

[@TheresaQuick-m6s]

Love the hat and video help.. much needed.😇 thank you.

[@HotshotMacc]

Much appreciated fam! 🙏🏽🫡

[@TimAlfrey-kw1md]

Very informative blog well done! Thanks 🙏

[@HotshotMacc]

Glad you enjoyed it! Keep on 🔥

[@rawrealitylife2959]

I liked keep trucking. The back office functions and IFTA tracking was awesome. So many back office functions and reports for the owner/op. Tax help proof for OTR to get per diem also.

[@HotshotMacc]

My wife speaks highly on the same topic of Ifta, she claims it’s aligns great! It’s good to hear others liking the software as well 🫡💯

[@100pyatt]

⚠️WARNING: Motive software is not compliant with HOS law and falsely violates drivers that take qualifying rest periods and not recognizing the pausing of their HOS clocks

[@romanshevy257]

Do you use the same log in for fleet and driver app?

[@hardstoner8095]

Great lesson ELD DoT Hour of Service (HoS) for trucker Clock and Cycle video. A+ 🧑‍🏫

[@HotshotMacc]

Thanks for watching! Glad it helped!

[@stevekuykendall9509]

Great video!!

[@HotshotMacc]

Thanks !

[@vinnyddavis6328]

Glad you made this one. Never saw video explaining from start to finish. Good lookin!

[@HotshotMacc]

Glad it was helpful bro! Appreciate the support 💪🏽💯

[@kenavery8905]

Thank you! Your video has great info! Be safe!

[@HotshotMacc]

Glad it was helpful 🫡💯

[@taeharris9007]

I love watching I am learning something new thank you fr fr

[@HotshotMacc]

Glad your learning and your welcome 🫡💪🏽

[@philmartinjrmusic]

THANKS!!! This helps so much!! Just started and I already have violations on my ELD.

[@HotshotMacc]

Glad I was able to help. Thanks for watching

[@larrythomas4823]

I appreciate the video bro. You're my main go to when I wanna learn something about hotshot trucking. Working the ELD isn't something I thought about yet so I really appreciate you bringing it to my attention. Be safe my man

[@HotshotMacc]

Glad it helps brother! Thanks for watching and supporting 💪🏽💯

[@jatc8]

Thank you bro for taking the time to make this video. But can someone explain to me what exactly is a pre trip? Thanks!

[@SmallholderHomestead]

Thanks bro good info 👍

[@HotshotMacc]

💪🏽🫡💯

[@andrewrussell3679]

Do they have that plug for semi trucks? Because semi trucks are different plug-in do they have that set up as well?

[@HotshotMacc]

Yes, they do have ELD solutions for semi trucks as well. The plugs and connections for semi trucks can be different, but there are ELD systems specifically designed to fit those configurations. Make sure to choose an ELD provider that offers options for semi trucks and ensures compatibility with your vehicle's system.

[@HotshotXD]

My man MACC !!

[@HotshotMacc]

Much love my brotha 🙏🏽🫡💯

[@pierretaki4977]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@romantvrdon2550]

Thanks for explaining 😊😊

[@HotshotMacc]

Your welcome!

[@justinparker5505]

Always enjoy the videos my guy! Keep applying that pressure 💪🏾 I’ll be in the game soon! #EB

[@HotshotMacc]

Appreciate that love and support brotha! 💪🏽💯

[@edroberts5126]

GREAT job of explaining!

[@zelizeli2290]

I like it very clear and understanding to continued adjusted eld motive nice and you are professional bro

[@HotshotMacc]

Thanks bro!

[@victorylaptransportllc1516]

Never stop 🛑 grinding homie 👊🏾🚛💰🏁

[@HotshotMacc]

Most definitely brotha! Appreciate you fam 🫡💪🏽💯

[@MurtazaDSM]

Good info just subscribed and used your promo for the eld

[@HotshotMacc]

Thanks for the support! Glad it was helpful!

[@rubenruben1717]

What's up Hotshot Macc thanks for the video! I'm just about to launch my hotshot business hopefully next week. This is still a little confusing for me. I haven't installed my ELD just yet. Maybe once I get it on and paired with my tablet I'll prolly figure it out.

[@timothyclark9768]

Damn I just saw you on the hey I just started hotshot you really out here doing it

[@HotshotMacc]

Thats dope bro! Where at and what were you driving? but yeah man I'm out here grinding bro 💪🏽💯

[@timothyclark9768]

@@HotshotMacc Chevy 2500 you were coming through Louisiana

[@claudem.p.7969]

thank you. QUESTION: Does it cover CANADIAN rules ?

[@HotshotMacc]

I am not sure Canadian rules but I am sure you can contact them directly and they will would be able to help you. We don’t run Canada lanes

[@richardrekedob962]

Love the hat man ! You do you ! No pasa nada!

[@HotshotMacc]

Ahhhh appreciate that bro! Facts! No pasa nada!! Lol

[@Ricpat]

Great explanation Man, thank you so much.💪💪💪

[@HotshotMacc]

Thanks for watching 💯

[@oscarbarrera7045]

Im learning how to mess with this app. Thank you good video

[@HotshotMacc]

Awesome man! Your welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@clintingp]

Good knowledge. Keep doing what your doing. Respect

[@HotshotMacc]

Thanks for supporting bro!

[@zachharper216]

Thanks for the video. Does it have to be connected to wifi while driving?

[@HotshotMacc]

Your welcome. It doesn’t have to be connected to the internet but it’s highly recommended so that your back office, in any besides yourself can keep track of you.

[@kinglife3432]

Great advice, you cleared up a lot of questions I had. 😅

[@HotshotMacc]

Glad to hear it bro 💪🏽💯

[@DyralGay-mw2xq]

Your video is very awesome

[@HotshotMacc]

Appreciate it!

[@mr.hotshot8822]

Great video man, but why nobody seems to discuss "post trip inspections"? every body talks about "pre trip inspections but one is just as important as the other.Just a thought man. Great video

[@HotshotMacc]

Thanks bro! Post trips are optional for hotshots. I don’t do them so I don’t talk about it.

[@mloml41]

Does this device have harsh breaking fast acceleration and speeding? Insurance requires me to have all that

[@HotshotMacc]

Yes it does. Which insurance is requiring you to have that. They should be giving you a discount to report that to the insurance.

[@jimmiewilson3788]

Teach me more Hotshot Mac

[@davidsebastian148]

I like your hat. Thank you for this video.

[@HotshotMacc]

Appreciate that!

[@OsamaAhmed-xt1fh]

thank you brother your video help me a lot ❤

[@HotshotMacc]

Your welcome bro

[@EseMorro610]

Appreciate the video man! Just curious you said get the defect fixed before you log it in. Why log it in if it’s already fix? thanks man

[@HotshotMacc]

Glad it helped out bro! But I think what I meant was try to get it fixed so you don’t have have to mark the defect at all once it’s fixed. My bad for the confusion 💪🏽💯

[@Jay-hu4hh]

Great video what plan do you recommend starting out in a 26ft box truck?

[@HotshotMacc]

Thanks but I’m not in the box truck lane

[@cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739]

Perfect

[@adipakiamerican4628]

Is it possible for eld to drain your battery over night? My battery died twice in a row since I hooked up eld.

[@HotshotMacc]

Id get that checked out. I’ve never had a battery die bc of that and my eld stays plugged in.

[@johngreene5330]

Dont get stop in Washington, State, with that spinner on ur steering wheel u will get a big ticket in that state if they inspect u just remember that!

[@JCKDTV]

🔥🔥🔥

[@HotshotMacc]

🙏🏽💪🏽💯

[@josemoya250]

Always a home run with you Tim .. always bringing us FIRE INFORMATION man taking notes 📝 🦈🦈🦈🦍🦍🚀🫡

[@HotshotMacc]

You already know brother! Appreciate you 💪🏽💯

[@AlbertoGonzalez-tc2ju]

Talking about coming in clutch migo thx yo✌🏽

[@HotshotMacc]

Glad to hear it bro! Appreciate the support 💪🏽💯

[@ak_downrange_threat7251]

I like the Hat, don't listen to the noise!

[@HotshotMacc]

💯💯🫡🫡

[@russian007royal]

What do you do if you arrive at your shipper or receiver and run out of hours for the day. What status do u choose when they give you a door? How do u get offloaded or loaded when ur on ur 10 hour reset?

[@HotshotMacc]

I would PC to the nearest safe place to stay but notate what happened. Typically that’s bad planning but if there’s no choice then that would be your only option and hope you don’t get a DOT officer that will trip about that but some may.

[@X-American]

So which app do you use. I see they have 2. A fleet and a driver

[@HotshotMacc]

I use the driver app

[@romanshevy257]

Boom. Was just gonna ask this same question. How did you do this all on the driver app?

[@maggiegaldamez8349]

Alot of useful information. Still have questions I use this same vehicle for work and home and I work 3 weeks on 1 week off. On my week off do we still need to have eld connected. I have forgotten to update my status and have gone into violations.

[@HotshotMacc]

Glad you found the info helpful! Two ways I do it when Im home and used to run my other truck. I'll either go off duty and go into personal conveyance when moving around town, you just have to remember to go back off duty break when your done. Or ill just go off duty and unplug the eld while home. Ill do that if I'm staying within 125 miles of my home base.

[@Talvis155]

Great video, but just so you know the steering wheel spinners are illegal in a lot of States and all of Canada. Only use if off road construction equipment.

[@JoseMartinez-ll7vo]

Thanks for the info bout the spinner dick.

[@HotshotMacc]

Thanks & Oh damn, did not know that one lol imma have to dive in and look into that now. Appreciate the heads up.

[@markeithknotts3338]

I do Drive away so I don’t have a ELD and always have problems with my logs and the biggest issue is the odometer

[@HotshotMacc]

Did they train you on that type of operation. I don’t ever hear about issues with the odometer 🤔

[@BEONNEON]

Great video. Hey can you do a video on tow/haul mode? thanks

[@HotshotMacc]

Thanks bro! I can possibly include that in one of my videos.

[@jimmiewilson3788]

Thank you for the ifo

[@HotshotMacc]

Your welcome!!

[@jarrettbeard1686]

Hey man quick question. Do you leave the eld plugged in when truck is off? If so does it run the batteries down? Also does your iPad have cellular data? Appreciate it!

[@HotshotMacc]

Hey bro, I leave my ELD plugged in and I haven't seen it cause any issues with my batteries. And I just use the hotspot on my phone for the iPad.

[@stephonwilmot1006]

Is it possible to manually change duty status once you stop or do you have to wait until it automatically asks if i want to stay in driving? Getting on duty manually saves vital minutes traveling big yards

[@HotshotMacc]

Yes, you can manually change your duty status once you stop, except for the driving status-you’ll need to wait for the system to automatically prompt you to switch out of driving mode. Switching statuses manually when you’re stopped can save you valuable time, so it’s a good practice to stay on top of your logs.

[@scottstephens956]

Love the Hat!

[@HotshotMacc]

Thanks 🫡

[@davidjennings75]

I have banks Powerpack and all banks upgrades on my F450. Is there an adapter so that my banks can be plugged in as well.

[@westerlywinds5684]

I admit to having trouble with this program. I found Navi-stream much easier to use. Not very computer savvy here.

[@HotshotMacc]

Goos to know for the ones that may not be too savvy. Appreciate the info 🫡💯

[@rebeccaprice9924]

Where did you get the IPAD holder/stand from?

[@HotshotMacc]

I got it from Amazon. I have a link in my description to my store that has all my trucking essentials. You can find it there.

[@rogdetruckerphotographer]

Hope all is well….. I’m a cdl driver and I’m going to be doing OTR soon so I was wondering if you you have cellular service on your iPad for the ELD or are you using wifi and a hotspot?

[@HotshotMacc]

That’s what’s up congratulations. I use hotspot currently for my iPad but cellular would be best.

[@javaidakhterkhan]

nice hat bro, thanks for the video

[@HotshotMacc]

Thank you ‘ 🙏🏽

[@edgara6333]

Where do you get eld from

[@frankyvillalobos1230]

What kind of iPad are you using??

[@AhsanKhan-eo8dv]

Hey there, do you also have the Motive Cards? I'm asking because you could also review them!

[@HotshotMacc]

IF you're talking about the fuel card then no I don't, we use RTS. Only cards I have is the manual and instruction cards lol

[@AhsanKhan-eo8dv]

@@HotshotMacc Oh ok. We also have the Motive Cards now. 😁

[@kennethwilliams3877]

Tim, where did you purchase your ELD? What is the cost! Ken, Oh! 💪🏿

[@HotshotMacc]

We got it through Motive. I believe its $130 per quarter

[@Ytsmilyfe]

What do you do when you’re fueling up?

[@HotshotMacc]

Go on duty and put fueling in the notes.

[@quinosgym3441]

Getting ready to start my trucking non CDL. I’m confused on the whole plate situation. I need to register my plates and vehicles registration to say 26000lbs or under ?

[@HotshotMacc]

If your doing Non Cdl then yea register the truck at 26k.

[@quinosgym3441]

@@HotshotMacc awesome thank you for the reply

[@PapiStorz]

When your using your phone do you have to keep the app open or i can go off it and use other apps in my phone like gps or make calls or text messages etc ?

[@HotshotMacc]

You can use other apps

[@jamescota8137]

That was a good video I gotta level one in New Mexico coming Eastbound Yesterday at the Weigh station They pulled me in to Bay one 1st time in 4 years In business. The 1st thing they asked me Hope you don't have no personal convenience They're going after that now The only exception is what you did when you went off duty at home You can only use it at home and Traffic accident and and location of pick a pick up if you're there for more than 6 hours. He Gave me a copy already had them printed out showed me all information with FMCSA. I'm just glad I was on vacation for 10 days he went back 8 days on my record book I was only running for 3 days a lucky I didn't use no personal convenience. He basically said another way to get money he felt bad but that's the new rule. The guy did say they do have quotas they got to average 6 A-day The guy was a 10 year veteran I learned a lot Plus I got a clean level one....lol.. Keep it up man

[@HotshotMacc]

Thanks bro! And man thanks for sharing that info! They are definitely trying to cut out many drivers out there cheating the system. Glad to hear you passed that level one congratulations! It’s good to always have that learning mindset, that’s what keeps us in the game 💪🏽💯

[@HotshotMacc]

Thanks bro! And man thanks for sharing that info! They are definitely trying to cut out many drivers out there cheating the system. Glad to hear you passed that level one congratulations! It’s good to always have that learning mindset, that’s what keeps us in the game 💪🏽💯

[@JTstag]

Are you using an adapter or does it have the correct plug for your vehicle?

[@HotshotMacc]

It has the correct plug, I just plugged it straight in out the box

[@mikeeast6869]

FMCSA does not require your pretrip/post-trip to be 15 minutes. If your inspection takes 5 minutes, it's legal to log 5 minutes.

[@HotshotMacc]

🤔🤔

[@Michel6629]

Werner makes it a 10 min requirement. So I guess so long as it's reasonable

[@TRANSPORTKING1988]

That is 100% wrong, how do you foreigners get CDLs?😵

[@mikeeast6869]

Your carrier can make their own requirements time wise, but you will not find anywhere in the CFR that gives you a time period. However, you should at lest show 5 minutes or more because if you don’t and your in an accident, the attorneys will make it look like premeditated murder.

[@Michel6629]

@@TRANSPORTKING1988 I'm guessing the same way red neck hill billys like you get them

[@NelsonLewis-t1s]

Do you have the Motive dash cam???

[@HotshotMacc]

No I don’t, I got my own from amazon.

[@DNG1966]

Split shift stops your clock does not eat your on duty or drive 😁

[@HotshotMacc]

I don’t do those in the hotshot but thanks for the heads up

[@kinggdevo]

Does the ipad need to have wifi or cellular service??

[@HotshotMacc]

Not necessarily, I use my hotpot for dispatch to stay connected.

[@jatianaleiva7897]

Can you show how the cycle time works please

[@r1c0718]

Can you connect this eld with your garmin navigation

[@HotshotMacc]

Thats a great question!! Imma have to look into that now lol

[@andrebennett6999]

How do I put my bol number on my logs.

[@HotshotMacc]

Under logs/forms there is a line for shipping documents and thats where you input the BOL #

[@johnjensen6532]

Tim, did you hook up the camera?

[@mloml41]

Did motive say with the camera that's the only way to track harsh breaking fast acceleration and speeding?? That's what motive told me today but my insurance don't require dual facing camera

[@HotshotMacc]

No I didn’t, I have another camera of my own

[@HotshotMacc]

The camera is not needed to track anything. You can have it track and report those things to the insurance without the camera. But it may depend on your insurance company

[@mloml41]

@@HotshotMacc 10-4 insurance isn't requiring a camera just that information " hard braking ect. Thanks boss

[@ghrides2304]

How much do you pay every month for the service? thanks

[@HotshotMacc]

I believe we pay $130 each quarter

[@alizaheer6153]

Do you need a internet connection on iPad for using this with motive ELD

[@HotshotMacc]

I use mine sometimes without internet, it uses bluetooth but it’s best to have it connected to the internet so that back office can be connected.

[@teresawallace6678]

Can you gave me information on were to get the Eld device?

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[@HotshotMacc]

We got it through Motive.

[@tonyjohnson8416]

what do you do if your truck is also your personal truck and your not working for couple days does the eld still keep track

[@HotshotMacc]

I either go into personal conveyance when doing personal with the truck or unplug the eld if I’m staying within 125 miles of homebase

[@tonyjohnson8416]

Thanks what is the significance of the 125 miles of home

[@bangbanggvng]

You said the 14hour clock Where are you that you get 14hours

[@zebunisobozorova9064]

❤❤

[@BIGMAN7917]

Can the drive line be edited???

[@HotshotMacc]

I don’t believe so