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Motive

By Motive

4.4 out of 5 stars

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Motive Pros and Cons: Top Advantages and Disadvantages

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Users praise the ease of use of Motive, appreciating its smooth implementation and intuitive dashboard navigation. (1086 mentions)
Users appreciate the helpful and responsive customer support of Motive, enhancing their overall experience and satisfaction. (536 mentions)
Users commend the real-time tracking feature of Motive for enhancing efficiency and monitoring driver activities seamlessly. (414 mentions)
Users appreciate the ease of location tracking with Motive, enabling effortless monitoring of assets and employee driving times. (370 mentions)
Users value the comprehensive safety features of Motive, enhancing fleet management and providing crucial support. (365 mentions)
Users appreciate the user-friendly interface and comprehensive features of Motive, enhancing fleet management and performance tracking. (322 mentions)
Users often face technical issues with Motive, such as system downtime and incorrect driver status updates. (262 mentions)
Users experience poor customer support, often facing challenges that impede effective communication and resolution of issues. (230 mentions)
Users find the missing features of Motive, such as roadside assistance and improved editing, to be a drawback. (159 mentions)
Users experience connectivity issues with Motive, facing lag and disconnection, especially in remote areas. (123 mentions)
Users often experience slow performance with Motive, causing frustration when accessing critical information quickly. (119 mentions)
Users report experiencing slow service from customer support, impacting timely assistance and overall satisfaction. (80 mentions)

Top Pros or Advantages of Motive

1. Ease of Use
Users praise the ease of use of Motive, appreciating its smooth implementation and intuitive dashboard navigation.
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Victoria A.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Tracking loads like a boss"

What do you like about Motive?

Motive helps us follow all of our fleet trucks, and keeps track of where our loads are at any given time. We use it every day to keep track of where o

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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"We have loved Motive since making the switch!"

What do you like about Motive?

The dashboard is easy to navigate and has chat support for quick questions. Customer support is knowledgable and quick to resolve any issues that may

2. Customer Support
Users appreciate the helpful and responsive customer support of Motive, enhancing their overall experience and satisfaction.
See 536 mentions

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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Exceptional Professionalism and Responsiveness from Day One"

What do you like about Motive?

The professionalism and responsiveness since the first time we reached out has been great!

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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"We have loved Motive since making the switch!"

What do you like about Motive?

The dashboard is easy to navigate and has chat support for quick questions. Customer support is knowledgable and quick to resolve any issues that may

3. Real-time Tracking
Users commend the real-time tracking feature of Motive for enhancing efficiency and monitoring driver activities seamlessly.
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sergio h.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"User-friendly with strong support, but certain features made it cumbersome for drivers"

What do you like about Motive?

Customer service from account managers and support team Vehicle tracking Ease of use and layout on the admin side Positive driver feedback

Mike D.
MD

Mike D.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"I love Motive :D"

What do you like about Motive?

What I like best about Motive is how it brings everything together in one place, I can track trucks in real time, get accurate ETAs, pull detailed rep

4. Location Tracking
Users appreciate the ease of location tracking with Motive, enabling effortless monitoring of assets and employee driving times.
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Brittany M.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Great company"

What do you like about Motive?

We are very pleased with Motive and all of their help, we love Motive and all of the options we have when it comes to tracking. Jake has been wonderfu

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Trudi A.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"Good service"

What do you like about Motive?

It is easy to use and track our employee drive times and information

5. Safety
Users value the comprehensive safety features of Motive, enhancing fleet management and providing crucial support.
See 365 mentions

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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Quality Video & Easy to Use"

What do you like about Motive?

Motive provides a quality high resolution video for both forward and driver facing cameras. The system allows for adjustment of safety alert settings

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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Makes everything very easily accessible for all parties involved!"

What do you like about Motive?

Motive allows every person involved in the situation to have their needs met. Whether you're dispatch monitoring the unit, a safety manager like mysel

6. Features
Users appreciate the user-friendly interface and comprehensive features of Motive, enhancing fleet management and performance tracking.
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George F.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Motive Experience"

What do you like about Motive?

The technology is one of the best that we have used. We like how it helps us identify and coach driver behaviors. We especially like features like th

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Ashley F.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Motive Experience"

What do you like about Motive?

The customer service over the phone When they call to teach me about features of the dashboard

Top Cons or Disadvantages of Motive

1. Technical Issues
Users often face technical issues with Motive, such as system downtime and incorrect driver status updates.
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Dennise G.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"very effective and fast helping support"

What do you dislike about Motive?

ELD having trouble with recording our driver trips and cameras failing.

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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Makes everything very easily accessible for all parties involved!"

What do you dislike about Motive?

The only downside I've seen is it doesnt always kick up events in the event of a collision and we have to request the video. Another thing I dislike i

2. Poor Customer Support
Users experience poor customer support, often facing challenges that impede effective communication and resolution of issues.
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Jason F.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Great Communication"

What do you dislike about Motive?

Customer support can be lacking at times unless you get a good account manager which i now have.

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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3.5/5

"Good so far."

What do you dislike about Motive?

So far the only problem i have is thier speeding, The speed limits are not correct and even when i change them in the system, the driver still comes u

3. Missing Features
Users find the missing features of Motive, such as roadside assistance and improved editing, to be a drawback.
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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"We have loved Motive since making the switch!"

What do you dislike about Motive?

The only thing Motive did not offer as a service that we utilized with our previous provider was roadside assistance. This would have been a nice feat

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Theron C.

3.5/5

"Easy Setup with Room for Improvement on Editing Features"

What do you dislike about Motive?

I find the editing features of Motive to be less intuitive, specifically around the process for closing out and starting a new day. This aspect could

4. Connectivity Issues
Users experience connectivity issues with Motive, facing lag and disconnection, especially in remote areas.
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Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Makes Logging and Compliance Simple"

What do you dislike about Motive?

My only complaint is that sometimes it lags or disconnects.

Mark H.
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Mark H.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Perceptive Excellence"

What do you dislike about Motive?

Motive is using a cell network to communicate to the company driver and mechanical issues, which could be it's weakest link because they have to use a

5. Slow Performance
Users often experience slow performance with Motive, causing frustration when accessing critical information quickly.
See 119 mentions

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Oscar M.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"A great way to track."

What do you dislike about Motive?

While Motive is a solid platform overall, one issue I’ve noticed is that it can be a bit slow at times. The app sometimes lags or takes a while to loa

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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Fluid Driver Tracking"

What do you dislike about Motive?

Sometimes it lags on driver locations while tracking

6. Slow Service
Users report experiencing slow service from customer support, impacting timely assistance and overall satisfaction.
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Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"it has been great, easy to use."

What do you dislike about Motive?

Customer support, it takes a bit for them to answer but when they do the issue gets solved.

Tigran Y.
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Tigran Y.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"ChatGPT said: Reliable and Powerful All-in-One Fleet Management Solution"

What do you dislike about Motive?

The cost can be high, especially for growing fleets, and some features—like custom reporting or alerts—could be more flexible. Support response times

Motive Reviews (2,518)

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Motive Reviews (2,518)

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Bryan F.
BF
IT Support
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Trucking with Motive"
What do you like best about Motive?

We are working with the new AI cameras, this is a learning process but the rewards will far outweigh the any negatives. Our company is big on utilizing technology to make the process as seamless as possible and the AI cameras help keep our drivers safe. Other innovations have occurred on the dashboard and reporting that make it easier to track and interact with our fleet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Motive?

I have to say again that sometimes we require higher levels of support and sometimes things do fall into a development black hole. They have tried to improve this by adding a rep to support messages so that more people are in the loop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Gary Smith of Motive

Thank you so much for your kind words, Bryan!

We're thrilled to hear about your great experience with Motive. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and it's incredibly rewarding to know that our efforts are making a positive impact.

Your feedback is extremely important to us as it helps us improve the customer experience. If you have further feedback or need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us at support@gomotive.com or call our Support Hotline at (855) 434-3564.

Brandon Y.
BY
Commercial Collections Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Accurate GPS Tracking, But Search Function Needs Improvement"
What do you like best about Motive?

I really like the accuracy of the GPS and the time the stamp of when the truck was at a location. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Motive?

When I know a driver is at a stop at 4:30 AM and I use the time window to select the date, time, and address, the system brings up nothing. For example, if a customer says their trash wasn't serviced, and I know when my drivers start their shifts, I can confirm that the driver was there. I enter the address and set the time window from 4:30 AM to 12 PM, since that's when I received the customer's call. However, I always have to start my search with the GPS set to the date and the time beginning at 12 AM. If I don't do this, the system won't show any results. Only after starting at 12 AM can I proceed with my search. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Russell Cook of Motive

Thank you so much for your kind words!

We're thrilled to hear about your great experience with Motive. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and it's incredibly rewarding to know that our efforts are making a positive impact. Your feedback is extremely important to us as it helps us improve the customer experience. If you have further feedback or need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us at support@gomotive.com or call our Support Hotline at (855) 434-3564.

We look forward to serving you again soon!

Patrick S.
PS
Director of Safety and Compliance
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great product, does everything!!"
What do you like best about Motive?

Motive truly is a one-stop location for so many things! It combines accurate GPS for every truck in my fleet, real time views of my drivers Hours of Service and their logs, along with camera functions, but current and historical video. It can also track fuel use, fuel card activity, and maintenance of my fleet as well. The number of features in fabulous. It is also easy to use, and requires mininmal treaining. I use Motive all day, every day, and i love it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Motive?

My ONLY complaint has been getting customer service to respond to issues quickly enough. But they are working on this issue right now. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Russell Cook of Motive

Thank you so much for your kind words!

We're thrilled to hear about your great experience with Motive. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and it's incredibly rewarding to know that our efforts are making a positive impact. Your feedback is extremely important to us as it helps us improve the customer experience. If you have further feedback or need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us at support@gomotive.com or call our Support Hotline at (855) 434-3564.

We look forward to serving you again soon!

TC
Operations Manager
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Ops Manager and Team of Drivers"
What do you like best about Motive?

Motive is very helpful in tracking a lot of different behaviors that could influence driving. The website is user-friendly, featuring a simple and intuitive interface. I like how you can track your team's overall progress through a safety score.

I do like that the hardware will be vocal and give the driver real-time feedback. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Motive?

I don't like how I'm unable to filter from top to bottom by clicking "Safety Score" on the table when viewing individual driver scores on the website (Safety tab>Show More Button in Performance Leaderboard section>View All Drivers.

User Story: As an operations manager, I want to click the Safety Score column header when viewing individual driver scores on the website so that I can sort the list from highest to lowest or vice versa. This enables me to quickly identify top performers and drivers who may require coaching. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Billy M.
BM
Customer Success Specialist
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Excellent AI Tracking & Alerts, but Purchasing Bundles Could Be Easier"
What do you like best about Motive?

We really enjoy the AI camera tracking and quick alerts that allow us to know if issues arise both for our drivers as well as their driving practices. By getting the alerts we are able to respond to issues quickly and effectively. We use the software daily and have found it to be extremely helpful in our day to day operations. It's easy both to use and implement in to our routines current programs and the alerts come direct to email and we can be notified in seconds. It's also great to see they are constantly improving the system for better use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Motive?

Some of the issues we have had is with the customer support. As a business user, the shop can be a great quick way to purchase the equipment you need, however somethings that you should be able to purchase you can't without talking to your support agent. I believe it is a way to get you to upgrade services, and its understandable for a business to do. However it would be much easier if I can order camera and gateway as a unit the same way I can order the pieces separate. We have also had issues with their teams not communicating and looking for the same info multiple times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KO
Mechanic
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Consolidated Fleet Management with Room for Improvement"
What do you like best about Motive?

I appreciate how Motive centralizes everything, making it easier to keep track of our trucks, trailers, and other equipment without needing multiple programs. The comfortability of the program, along with its ability to provide learning opportunities through clickable information tickets, makes it particularly user-friendly. I also find the dashboard's accuracy beneficial in maintaining the collective miles and checking for any problems with the trucks. As Motive does everything we need it to do, it became unnecessary for us to use additional software alongside it, which simplifies our operations significantly. This integration into one system enhances productivity by allowing us to manage our fleet seamlessly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Motive?

I find the tracking feature in Motive to be insufficiently accurate. It often lacks real-time tracking capabilities which are crucial when I need to determine if a truck is moving, stopped, or at the yard. This lack of precision necessitates physically checking, which can be inconvenient. Furthermore, the system should ideally be satellite-controlled to enhance its accuracy and reliability. Additionally, there is a learning curve with Motive, as I'm still figuring out how to use all its features effectively. This can be somewhat daunting, though manageable over time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jonathan W H.
JH
Warehouse Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"MOTIVE The good the bad"
What do you like best about Motive?

I can get a quantifiable review on what our drivers are doing and how safely they are driving at any time. My Drivers can review real time events reflecting their performance. The Motive system also has prevented (very possibly) a lawsuit. Our Driver was accused of cutting a driver off about a year ago. the other driver said our Driver ran them off the road and nearly caused her to get into a car wreck.

Oddly enough, when we mentioned that our trucks have cameras; she was no longer interested in pursuing the matter. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Motive?

too many spastic emails...HIGH ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CLOSE FOLLOWING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Sky is falling!!!!

The driver needs to prevent other drivers on the road from cutting them off. Cut-offs are dangerous.

My emails are without context; my boss sees them...then she comes to see me....I have to tell her, oftentimes...that if you watch the video, you will see the driver was cut-off by another driver. This is what started the close following alert in the first place. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Randall F.
RF
Petroleum Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Helpful and Less Intrusive, But Notifications Need Improvement"
What do you like best about Motive?

It isn't as sensitive or as intrusive as I thought it would be. I can plug in my phone and not get yelled out which is nice and it's nice to have something that shows I am being a good driver. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Motive?

Sometimes there is certain events that I can't change and it still says something to me. I yawn every morning and it'll tell me I'm drowsy and to pull over or if I am driving and make a turn it'll say I braked too hard which can be kind of annoying. Also, it doesn't notify me when I have driving things to review, my push notifications are on and it would be nice if it actually told me when I have something to review vs having a supervisor email me and tell me to review my driving stuff. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Matt W.
MW
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effortless Fleet Management with Outstanding Support"
What do you like best about Motive?

I have grown to appreciate the capabilities of Motive's Dashboard. The ease of navigating through the various features that are available have made it very simple for myself and other users to hone in on a certain area of our fleet. Whether we need to locate a driver, adjust safety metrics, build reports, or drill down on data the ability to do so is always a few clicks away. For any confusion or questions that arise, the customer support behind the scene has been incredibly helpful and has never failed to respond to a topic. The ease of implementing the hardware in our vehicles has made the process very smooth as well. We began utilizing Motive less than a year ago, and I look forward the growth and efficiency of our fleet with their support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Motive?

Not a downside, but I know Motive is working on allowing customers to drill down further into certain data fields through sorting functions. I look forward to this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sergio Abdul S.
SS
GPS monitor
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"“Smart, Intuitive, and Reliable — My Experience with Motive”"
What do you like best about Motive?

Motive is an exceptional fleet management platform that combines simplicity, intuitiveness, and powerful AI-driven assistance. Its interface is remarkably easy to navigate, making it accessible for both experienced fleet managers and new users alike. The platform provides real-time GPS tracking, insightful analytics, and proactive alerts that help improve efficiency and safety across operations.

What truly sets Motive apart is its intelligent automation. The AI assistance streamlines daily tasks, from monitoring driver performance to optimizing routes, saving valuable time and reducing human error.

Overall, Motive stands out as a modern, user-friendly solution that makes fleet management smarter, simpler, and more effective. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Motive?

If i can tell something ill say that the color tones of the map are very muted, and the grayscale map can sometimes lead to confusion, i think it will be better if you inspire in google maps color tones scheme, i also want to add that other platforms show all the unit numbers of the fleet in the map in general view, while motive doesnt... it just show a few of the unit numbers of some vehicles not all of them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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