Integrating Motive with Datatruck allows you to automatically sync fuel transactions, making expense tracking and reporting seamless. Follow the steps below to connect your Motive account using API credentials.
 

Step 1: Get Your API Credentials from Motive

To begin, contact your Motive representative to request API access credentials.

• API Token

Email Template:

To: [insert your Motive representative’s email]
Subject: Request for API Integration Access

Body:
Good afternoon,

We are setting up a new TMS system, Datatruck. Please provide the API credentials (API Token) to enable integration.

Our MC number is [insert MC number here].
Please let us know if any additional information is required.

[Your Company Name]
[Your Contact Information]

Step 2: Set Up the Integration in Datatruck

1. Log in to your Datatruck account at https://app.datatruck.io.

2. Go to Settings.

3. Click on the Integrations tab.

4. Go to the Fuel section.

5. Click Create.

Step 3: Enter the Required Details

Fill in all the required fields using the API credentials you received from Motive. These details will allow Datatruck to connect and sync with your Motive account.

• From the Company dropdown menu, select Motive.

• Enter your API Token.

• Write Username in Username field, and Password in Password field.

• Checkmark Active.

• Click Save.

By successfully completing these steps, your Motive fuel transactions will sync automatically with Datatruck, saving you time and ensuring accurate records.

Note: In case you want to check if the Token you've added is valid or not please use this link to check:
https://developer.gomotive.com/reference/fetch-all-the-fuel-purchases-of-your-company


We hope this article was helpful. However, if you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Live Support. 


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