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Im sure that few newer drivers realize how much smart phones have changed trucking.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by paul 1052, Apr 17, 2013.

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  1. Apr 17, 2013 #11
    EZX1100

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    why is fmcsa checking your cell phone?
     
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  3. Apr 17, 2013 #12
    OtatKen

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    The "F" in FMCSA stands for federal...as in government. So, to answer your question, because they can.


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  4. Apr 17, 2013 #13
    paul 1052

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    I'd tell them to go piss up a rope, last I heard from OOIDA your cell phone can only be searched with a court order or if your under arrest.
     
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    flightwatch Thanks this.
  5. Apr 17, 2013 #14
    paul 1052

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    Its closed at Rock Springs for eastbound, word is they're still cleaning up the wrecks from the last day or 2. I've been sitting here most of the day, overflowing with trucks they even opened the Fairgrounds to park at.

    I'll check out that datt app, thanks.
     
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  7. Apr 18, 2013 #15
    paul 1052

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    What I was referring to is the vast amount of information at our fingertips today, I very well remember the cabover days and constantly stopping to use payphones.
    Weather, road conditions, finding fuel stops and getting titty emails from a buddy while in the middle of podunk Saskatchewan was equivalent to flying cars not too many years ago.
     
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  8. Apr 18, 2013 #16
    Palazon

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    Darned Skippy! ( see? Clean language...)
     
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  9. Apr 18, 2013 #17
    RickG

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    Dumb company move . They issue all drivers smartphones to keep track off them . Drivers were pinged every 15 minutes but the safety department never bothered to check locations against paper logs .
     
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  10. Apr 18, 2013 #18
    EZX1100

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    i guess there is a way i can see my history of weeks and months of my location by using my phone

    i dont know what program that would be

    scary stuff
     
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  11. Apr 18, 2013 #19
    StayBusyTrucker

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    Good luck getting a warrant to search my phone..Only a idiot would give it up voluntarily. .
     
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  12. Apr 18, 2013 #20
    hors_19

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    I have used it almost every week to get new os/ow permits emailed right to the truck and printed off while on the road. It has made its money back and then some not having to pay for faxes all the time.
     
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