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Motive

byMotive
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4.2
Market Presence: Transportation Mobility (Transitioning to Vehicle Fleet Telematics), Global Industrial IoT Platforms (Transitioning to Global Industrial AIoT Platforms)

Overview

Product Information on Motive

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Motive?

Motive is a software designed to help businesses manage fleets and automate operations related to vehicles and equipment. The software offers features such as GPS tracking, electronic logging, driver safety monitoring, and compliance tools aimed at transportation, logistics, and field service sectors. It provides tools for route optimization, maintenance scheduling, fuel tracking, and reporting to streamline workflows and improve operational visibility. By centralizing data related to vehicle usage, driver performance, and regulatory compliance, Motive aids organizations in addressing challenges related to transportation efficiency and incident prevention.

Motive Pricing

The Motive software uses a tiered subscription pricing model, offering different plans based on features and business needs. Pricing is structured per vehicle or asset per month, with additional options for add-on services and customizations. The software typically requires an annual commitment to access core features and may provide volume discounts for larger fleets.

Overall experience with Motive

Safety and Compliance Manager
<50M USD, Transportation
FAVORABLE

“Great product and customer service”

5.0
Feb 27, 2025
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DOT/Fleet Manager
500M - 1B USD, Energy and Utilities
CRITICAL

“Vehicle and Driver Profiles: Ease of Access Benefits versus Safety Assignment Hurdles”

3.0
Oct 31, 2024
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 7th December 2023

Motive is a technology enterprise that provides solutions for enhancing safety and efficiency aspects of businesses operating in the physical economy. This influence spans a broad range of sectors such as construction, field service, agriculture, logistics and more. Motive's commitment is towards creating products that resonate with its users, while also cultivating an organizational culture that fosters top-notch performance. The core aim is to positively impact businesses operating in the physical economy sector.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
2013
Head office location
San Francisco, United States
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Website
http://gomotive.com

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Motive Reviews and Ratings

4.2

(17 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
35%
4 Star
53%
3 Star
12%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • Operation Manager
    <50M USD
    Transportation
    Review Source

    GPS Tracking: Your Armor against Accidents

    4.0
    May 1, 2025
    The GPS tracking is excellent; safety is the overall best when it comes to the accidents and give us time to get out on the scene
  • Operation Manager
    <50M USD
    Transportation
    Review Source

    GPS Tracking: Your Armor against Accidents

    4.0
    May 1, 2025
    The GPS tracking is excellent; safety is the overall best when it comes to the accidents and give us time to get out on the scene
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Reviewer Insights for: Motive
Performance of Motive Across Market Features

Motive Likes & Dislikes

Like

They are always adding features that usually help us.

Like

They are always adding features that usually help us.

Like

They are always adding features that usually help us.

Dislike

1) Inability to individually assign safety coaches to drivers based on our company structure 2) Constant firmware updating that does not always automatically push through 3) No notification of a disconnect if a driver unplugs a GPS or dashcam device (The disconnect report and alerts are not accurate all of the time)

Dislike

1) Inability to individually assign safety coaches to drivers based on our company structure 2) Constant firmware updating that does not always automatically push through 3) No notification of a disconnect if a driver unplugs a GPS or dashcam device (The disconnect report and alerts are not accurate all of the time)

Dislike

1) Inability to individually assign safety coaches to drivers based on our company structure 2) Constant firmware updating that does not always automatically push through 3) No notification of a disconnect if a driver unplugs a GPS or dashcam device (The disconnect report and alerts are not accurate all of the time)