Swift DashCam Review

Discussion in 'Swift' started by DerpDerp, Aug 14, 2015.

  1. DerpDerp

    DerpDerp Bobtail Member

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    Hi everyone. I created a new profile because my other profile is easily linked to my identity. Anyway, I had a dash cam system installed in my truck a little over a month ago at Swift. Us dedicated guys are the guinea pigs. No surprise, I hate it. I think I'm more pissed at being lied to though. We were told by the company that it only records critical events and they don't want to see us hitting potholes. First off, after my cam was installed, I saw the guys who installed it get a direct wireless live feed to their laptop. So yes, this Dash Cam company can ALWAYS SEE YOU VIA LIVE FEED. Next, that dash cam will record you whenever it wants even when there is no critical event. I have opened my curtains during my 30 minute and 10 hour breaks and that f'n dash cam light was red and blinking (Recording with no triggered critical event). While driving, especially at night, it will come on periodically for much longer amounts of time compared to when a critical event actually occurs. The only reason I'm still at this company is because I make a good consistent paycheck but this camera is affecting my social anxiety and I'm already looking for something local. So in summary Swift lied and the dash cam records you periodically. It records during your mandatory breaks, while your at shippers/receivers, while your beating the skin off your Mr. Johnson, during non critical events. And last but not least, the dash cam company does have a 24/7 live feed of you.
     
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  3. DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    Can you make a picture of yourself driving and keep it in front of the camera? Like they do in the movies when people try to steal stuff:rolleyes:
     
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  4. freightwipper

    freightwipper Road Train Member

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    wow! thank you for sharing...
    I wish you well in finding a better job
     
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  5. heavyhaulerss

    heavyhaulerss Road Train Member

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    well I guess they can say they were not lying, they'll tell you, when you look at camera it is on but when your not looking at it, it is off. you can't see the red light if your not looking at it. it is then that it is off. so they do only periodically turn on. ;)
     
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  6. Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    Or, when they break out of prison!
     
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  7. ChaoSS

    ChaoSS Road Train Member

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    I would cover it up at night, to protect your privacy while you are sleeping. If, in the morning, you forgot to take the sticker off of the camera's eye, well, that's just an unfortunate oversight.
     
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  8. WitchyWomen

    WitchyWomen Medium Load Member

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    Maybe you all need to drive naked more, and bend over and show them all the stuff they don't want to see........
     
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  9. Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    How do you know they don't wanna see it? :)
     
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  10. DerpDerp

    DerpDerp Bobtail Member

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    Lol, I've been thinking about rubbing one out and aiming towards the lens. I won't clean up afterwards either
     
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  11. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Um, sorry WW.
    But from that avatar I doubt anyone would be objecting to a little bending over nakedness.
     
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