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GPS & Fleet Tracking

Motive (KeepTruckin) + Sterling Crew for Arborists

Running a tree service & arborist business means juggling gps & fleet tracking alongside dispatching technicians, answering calls, and chasing payments. Motive (KeepTruckin) is one of the most popular gps & fleet tracking tools in the trades — and Sterling Crew's native integration makes it work even harder for arborists. Connect once, and Sterling's 7 AI agents handle the rest: syncing data, automating workflows, and eliminating the manual busywork that costs your tree service & arborist shop hours every week.

5 min readSterling CrewUpdated Mar 2026

The problem: Why arborists need better gps & fleet tracking

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Tree Service & Arborist businesses with 3+ vehicles waste $4,800/year in fuel from inefficient routing

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Without GPS tracking, dispatchers can't see real-time technician locations for emergency calls

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Vehicle maintenance issues go unnoticed until breakdowns cause missed tree service & arborist appointments

The solution: Motive (KeepTruckin) + Sterling Crew

Sterling automatically syncs tree service & arborist job data with Motive (KeepTruckin) — no manual entry required

Two-click setup connects your existing Motive (KeepTruckin) account to Sterling's tree service & arborist platform

Real-time data flows between Sterling's 7 AI agents and Motive (KeepTruckin) keep everything in sync

Sterling's Dispatch Agent uses Motive (KeepTruckin) GPS data to assign the nearest tree service & arborist technician

Real-time Motive (KeepTruckin) vehicle locations power accurate ETAs for tree service & arborist customers

How data flows

ELD compliance data synced
Fleet tracking integrated with Sterling dispatch

Setup in 3 steps

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Navigate to Settings → Integrations

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Click Connect next to Motive

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Link your Motive fleet account

Frequently asked questions

How does Motive (KeepTruckin) integrate with Sterling for tree service & arborist businesses?

Sterling connects to Motive (KeepTruckin) through a secure API integration. Once connected, data flows automatically between Sterling's 7 AI agents and your Motive (KeepTruckin) account. Tree Service & Arborist job data, customer information, and financial records stay synchronized in real time with no manual entry required.

How long does it take to set up the Motive (KeepTruckin) integration?

Most tree service & arborist businesses complete the Motive (KeepTruckin) integration in under 5 minutes. Simply navigate to Settings → Integrations in your Sterling dashboard, click "Connect Motive (KeepTruckin)", and authorize the connection. Sterling handles the rest automatically.

Do I need a Motive (KeepTruckin) account before connecting to Sterling?

Yes, you'll need an active Motive (KeepTruckin) account. If you don't have one yet, you can sign up at motive(keeptruckin).com and then connect it to Sterling. Many tree service & arborist businesses find that the Sterling + Motive (KeepTruckin) combination saves them 10+ hours per week.

What tree service & arborist data syncs between Sterling and Motive (KeepTruckin)?

The integration syncs tree service & arborist-specific data including job details, customer records, invoices, payments, and scheduling information. Sterling's AI agents use this data to automate your tree service & arborist back office — from answering calls to collecting payments.

Is the Motive (KeepTruckin) integration included in all Sterling plans?

The Motive (KeepTruckin) integration is available on all Sterling plans starting at $149/month. Tree Service & Arborist businesses on the Growth plan ($299/month) get priority support for integration setup and troubleshooting.

Can I disconnect Motive (KeepTruckin) later if I switch to a different tool?

Absolutely. You can disconnect Motive (KeepTruckin) at any time from Settings → Integrations. Your tree service & arborist data in Sterling is preserved, and you can connect a different tool whenever you're ready. Sterling supports 134+ integrations.

Connect Motive (KeepTruckin) to your tree service & arborist business

Ready to connect Motive (KeepTruckin) to your tree service & arborist business? Start your 14-day free trial of Sterling Crew and set up the integration in under 5 minutes.

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