The problem: Why arborists need better gps & fleet tracking
Tree Service & Arborist businesses with 3+ vehicles waste $4,800/year in fuel from inefficient routing
Without GPS tracking, dispatchers can't see real-time technician locations for emergency calls
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
Setup in 3 steps
Navigate to Settings → Integrations
Click Connect next to Motive
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
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