Case Study: Food and Beverage Company achieves significant cost savings and equitable, tax-free vehicle reimbursements with Motus

Motus Drives Cost and Inequity Out of Food and Beverage Company’s Auto Allowance Program

Food and Beverage Company, a leading national distributor in the food and beverage industry, faced rising costs and inequity from a flat $450/month car allowance that generated significant payroll tax “waste” and over- or under‑reimbursed drivers across varied geographies. To reduce costs, improve fairness and move to a tax‑free model, the company engaged Motus and its vehicle reimbursement program and technology platform.

Motus collected driver‑specific data (business miles, local fuel/insurance costs, taxes, depreciation), calculated individualized tax‑free reimbursement rates, and managed the transition, training and ongoing compliance. The Motus solution eliminated payroll taxes, delivered an estimated savings of over $2,000 per driver per year, improved employee morale, and produced fair, accurate reimbursements while lowering the company’s overall program cost and risk.