ClearPathGPS Review and Pricing

Why We Chose ClearPathGPS for Affordability

Many fleet management services can be pricey and require lengthy contracts, typically for 36 months. Even with a money‑back guarantee, you’re locked in once you sign up, which can get costly if you don’t need every service you’re paying for. 

ClearPathGPS is different. Starting at $20 per vehicle per month, this budget-friendly telematics system is ideal for small‑fleet owners who don’t want to overspend to track their vehicles. The software works on desktops, tablets and mobile devices, so you can monitor your fleet from anywhere. You can also contact drivers and manage reports directly on the platform.

Additionally, ClearPathGPS doesn’t lock you into a long-term contract and honors a 30-day money-back guarantee. We love that the company provides these perks without skimping on essential features. We also appreciate its strong customer feedback, including a five‑star Excellent rating on Trustpilot and a 4.9 out of 5 on Capterra. For these reasons, ClearPathGPS stands out as the best GPS fleet management service for cost‑conscious businesses seeking a budget‑friendly solution.

Ease of Use

ClearPathGPS is cloud-based software that makes monitoring and tracking your fleet easy. The navigation menu stays on the left of the screen, while the information and controls appear on the right. This efficient, user‑friendly layout requires minimal training for fleet managers and administrators.

The platform’s easy navigation is built around five main buttons on the left panel:

• Map: Select Map to view all vehicle locations. Clicking a vehicle opens a panel with details like its most recent event (for example, the driver turning off the ignition). You can also add notes, view the latest street‑view image, follow the vehicle in real time, provide directions to the driver, create a shareable tracking link, and set up a geozone.
• Reports: You can run reports on vehicle and driver activity, such as idle time, stopping, ignition status and speed, along with dashcam events, harsh driving incidents and power events (for example, whether the GPS tracker is connected or has a blown fuse). Other report options include geozone arrivals and departures, power takeoffs (useful for assets like cement mixers), driver ID for vehicle sharing, driver timecards and asset tracking, which can be especially valuable for construction firm asset management. We like how easily the system lets you download and email reports to others.
• Alerts: You can set up triggers and choose who receives notifications. Alerts can be related to safety events (like speeding), fleet activity (like harsh braking and excessive idling time), fleet maintenance (like fault codes or setting preventative maintenance schedules) and custom configurations. You can also decide whether alerts should be sent outside standard business hours.
• Dashcam media: You can configure how cameras are deployed in the field and what behaviors to track. This section also stores a library of videos capturing poor driving behaviors for managers to review.
• Admin: Select Admin to set up global settings for your fleet, including dashcams, drivers, geozones, users, vehicles, groups (drivers and vehicles) and maintenance.

ClearPathGPS also has a mobile app for iOS and Android that lets you monitor your fleet and take action on the go. We like that you can respond to customer inquiries directly from the app, with live access to fleet maps, reports and vehicle and driver information wherever you are.

ClearPathGPS Features

We were impressed with the number of valuable features and services ClearPathGPS offers, especially considering its affordability.

Hardware and Installation Options

We like that ClearPathGPS has a wide selection of reliable hardware for both asset and vehicle tracking; some rivals we reviewed had much more limited technology offerings. ClearPathGPS’s current lineup includes:

• Plug-and-play GPS device: Designed for light- to medium-duty trucks and cars, this compact, matchbox-sized tracker can be self-installed in the vehicle’s OBD-II port. It offers decent memory storage and can pinpoint its location within 10 feet.
• Covert hardwired tracker: This device keeps the OBD‑II port free by installing in a hidden location behind the vehicle’s dashboard. It offers 10‑foot location accuracy and relies on AT&T’s 4G network for connectivity. The tracker is also built to U.S. military shock and vibration standards for durability.
• AI dashcam: This system features single- or dual-facing cameras with driver-alerting features, in-cab coaching and live-view access. The slot‑in driver‑facing module can be added or removed at any time. The dashcam connects to the OBD‑II port and is powered by the vehicle’s battery. It has a 120-degree wide-angle HD lens, records at 1080p road-facing and 720p driver-facing, and tracks location, speed, and precise time and date information while the ignition is on. Thirty days of cloud storage are included, and the internal memory can hold up to 60 hours of drive‑time footage.
• ELD All-in-One Tracker: This three‑inch, square device combines a GPS tracker with an electronic logging device (ELD), which is used to track driver hours of service to meet federal compliance requirements. It requires a separate ELD subscription and a dedicated app for full functionality. The tracker supports over-the-air firmware updates and includes a built-in three-axis accelerometer and motion detector.
• Dual-powered asset tracker: This device provides 30‑second tracking when wired to the ignition and is designed for trailers, heavy equipment and other powered indoor or outdoor assets. When not actively tracking, it checks in with the base twice daily and is built to U.S. military shock and vibration standards for durability.
• Solar-powered tracker: Designed for outdoor assets like containers, dumpsters and unpowered equipment, this tracker features a self‑charging solar cell battery. It reports location every 30 seconds to 10 minutes when the asset is moving and every six to 12 hours when stationary. The device is weatherproof to IP67 standards for protection against dust and water.
• Industrial-grade asset tracker: This fully satellite-based device is designed for heavy-duty equipment, attachments and tools in remote areas with little to no cellular coverage. It provides two location updates per day and operates in temperatures from ‑40 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit.

ClearPathGPS has two installation videos on its YouTube channel: a two-minute guide for the plug-and-play tracker and a four-minute guide for the hardwired version. The AI dashcam is also straightforward to install, allowing you to monitor driver behavior as soon as the vehicle is started. Once installed, you can “drop in” on drivers, pull 20‑second video clips, and even view footage in real time while it records and stores for later review.

Safety Tools

We love that safety is central to the ClearPathGPS system. Managers can monitor vehicles in real time to track progress and spot unsafe driving behaviors, such as speeding, hard braking, rapid acceleration and sharp cornering.

The platform also encourages best practices for fleet safety:

• Custom alerts, geofencing and driver ID features help managers quickly address risky behavior and verify who’s behind the wheel. 
• For fleets that need ELD compliance, ClearPathGPS supports tracking driver hours of service to meet federal requirements. 
• Live traffic feeds let the system reroute drivers around heavy congestion, helping them stay on schedule and reducing risky conditions.
• The AI dashcam provides real‑time driver coaching and automatically records incidents for review.

Fuel Performance

In addition to focusing on safer driving and route optimization, both of which improve fuel performance, ClearPathGPS can help you save on fuel costs. The vendor’s partnership with WEX Fuel Cards gives fleets access to discounted gas and diesel. This integration also simplifies expense tracking and makes detecting potential fuel fraud easier, adding to the platform’s overall financial friendliness. 

We love that the program monitors all fuel purchases for verification and expense reporting. This feature is similar to Motive’s partnership with Mastercard, which offers businesses a built‑in spend management tool.

Maintenance

ClearPathGPS has two maintenance options: Preventative Maintenance and Equipment Monitoring. 

• Preventative Maintenance: This feature lets you create custom maintenance schedules for each vehicle in your fleet based on factors like miles driven, time since last service or total engine hours. When servicing is due, the system sends an alert. Note that these maintenance alerts are available only to Pro plan members.
• Equipment Monitoring: This feature lets you track vehicle and equipment health in real time. The platform reads and interprets fault codes from the vehicle’s OBD system, sending notifications that help fleet managers schedule out‑of‑cycle service to prevent minor issues from becoming major problems that take vehicles off the road.

Alerts

You can set up instant alerts with ClearPathGPS if you’re enrolled in the Pro plan. There are five main types of alerts:

• Geofence alerts: Notifies you when a vehicle enters or exits a designated area.
• Speeding alerts: Notifies you when a vehicle exceeds a designated speed limit.
• Idle alerts: Notifies you when a vehicle has been idling too long.
• After hours: Notifies you when a vehicle is being used beyond normal hours.
• Maintenance alerts: Notifies you when it’s time for a vehicle to undergo servicing (choose interval frequency by mileage, engine hours or date).

We like that you can receive these alerts via text or email. You can also choose whether to receive alerts after standard business hours.

Mobile App

ClearPathGPS offers iOS and Android apps for both managers and drivers. Fleet managers get real-time vehicle tracking with live location, speed and travel direction, as well as geofence alerts and notifications of unsafe driver behavior like harsh braking and rapid acceleration. The app also provides access to reports on vehicle usage and fuel consumption, maintenance schedule management, and direct communication with drivers and dispatchers.

Drivers have a dedicated app that displays job schedules and driving directions, helps manage ELD compliance requirements, and guides them through driver vehicle inspections. This is on par with what competitors offer. 

ClearPathGPS Pricing

ClearPathGPS does not openly list pricing on its website. Instead, the company encourages prospective users to call for a customized quote, which is often the best way to ensure the plan fits your exact needs.

Pricing information is available online, but only after completing a form to download the pricing and features guide. While this process works, we do wish the pricing were more transparent and easier to access.

Here’s how the vendor’s plans and features compare: 

Additional pricing considerations include the following: 

• Dashcams are a $30 per‑vehicle add‑on to either the Standard or Pro plan. You’ll receive advanced driver alerts, in-cab driver coaching and more.
• ClearPathGPS doesn’t require a long-term contract.
• It has no fleet size requirements (you can use the service even if you have only one vehicle). 
• It promises a 30-day money-back guarantee. 
• For only $5 more, you get significantly more value on the Pro plan.

This combination of pricing and flexibility makes ClearPathGPS one of the most affordable fleet management options for small businesses.

Implementation/Onboarding

ClearPathGPS is a cloud- and browser-based solution, so you don’t need to install software on your desktop or laptop. (You’ll download the manager and driver mobile apps for iOS and Android, which is standard.)

If you choose plug‑and‑play hardware, setup is quick and straightforward, often taking only a few minutes. In addition to the YouTube installation videos mentioned above, the ClearPathGPS website hosts more than a dozen step‑by‑step articles that make the process easy to follow.

Integration options are limited but practical. ClearPathGPS currently connects with eight partner apps, including Slack, MacroPoint, Fleetio (also used by competitor Azuga), ServiceTitan and Route4Me for route optimization. While this is fewer than some top competitors, it still offers more than certain rivals like Force Fleet Tracking.

We appreciate that the company also offers access to its API data, including real-time location data and vehicle and driver information. With a developer’s help, this should allow for seamless integration between ClearPathGPS and your other business software. 

Customer Support

ClearPathGPS provides multiple support options to help businesses manage their fleet tools effectively.

• Phone and email support: ClearPathGPS provides phone (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PST) and email support. It encourages businesses to reach out after hours if necessary and says a representative will respond as soon as possible.
• Online form: You can submit a service request through the website or schedule an appointment with your account manager to review reports, integrations and other setup needs.
• Online self-help resource: There is an extensive knowledge base on the company’s website containing instructions and guides on installing the products, using the web portal, navigating the apps, and making the most out of the API and other integration tools. The ClearPathGPS site also has webinars, FAQs, blog posts, case studies and information on product updates.
• Status dashboards: We like that if you experience a service interruption, you can check the vendor’s status dashboard at status.clearpathgps.com to see if the system is experiencing an outage or technical issues. The company also posts announcements of operational problems on its X feed. 

Limitations

ClearPathGPS is a strong option for fleet‑managing businesses, especially those looking for an affordable solution. That said, we did identify a few potential limitations.

• Refresh rate: ClearPathGPS updates location data every 30 seconds. While this is perfectly fine for many businesses, others rely on real-time tracking. If this applies to you, check out our review of Samsara, which boasts an impressive one-second refresh rate.
• No integrated driver training: While we appreciate ClearPathGPS’s safety tools, its dashcam footage is not connected to a driver training program. For comparison, in our Motive review, we noted that the service allows managers to send driving‑infraction videos directly to drivers’ mobile apps — a useful, educational feature ClearPathGPS currently lacks. Check out our Azuga review, as well. This platform has a unique driver scoring function that enhances safety. 
• Limited phone support hours: ClearPathGPS earns solid customer support ratings, but phone support is available only during business hours. If you need 24/7 support, check out our review of Verizon Connect. 
• Real‑time alerts require the Pro plan: To access live custom alerts, you’ll need the Pro plan, which costs $5 more per vehicle per month, though this is a relatively small additional expense.

Methodology

We researched and analyzed the best GPS fleet management services to help businesses of all sizes choose the right GPS fleet tracking solution. Our investigations included examining each provider’s equipment, software platform, refresh rates, implementation and usability, pricing, customer service availability, integrations and scalability. To identify the top solution for businesses seeking an affordable service, we paid particular attention to costs, contract requirements, and the features and functionality that affect a service’s value. ClearPathGPS set itself apart by combining affordable rates with month-to-month contracts for well-featured packages. 

Bottom Line

We recommend ClearPathGPS for …

• Cost-conscious business owners who need a reliable fleet management service.
• Businesses that don’t require real-time alerts to manage their fleets effectively.
• Companies that prefer month‑to‑month flexibility instead of committing to long‑term contracts.

We don’t recommend ClearPathGPS for …

• Businesses unwilling to pay a small premium for real‑time alerts available on the Pro plan.
• Companies that need robust driver accountability and training tools integrated with their fleet management software.
• Operations that need extensive third-party integrations.

Neil Cumins contributed to this review.