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ELD Data Feud Ends: Who Pays for Truckers’ Digital Logs?

Motive and Highway restore ELD data access after dispute over compensation for carrier logs

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Motive and Highway logos side by side, symbolizing restored ELD data access after dispute.

The dispute began when Motive limited its API connection with Highway, citing the need for compensation for data access, a demand Highway rejected, arguing it does not charge carriers for such integrations. While the technical link has been restored, the commercial terms remain unresolved, leaving critical questions about payment structures and long-term data-sharing frameworks unanswered. The agreement ensures uninterrupted service for carriers and brokers relying on both platforms, with no action required from end users. However, the joint statement does not confirm whether Highway’s Performance Guarantee, a key risk-mitigation tool…

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