Macropoint cell phone tracking

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by double yellow, Dec 1, 2014.

  1. RedForeman

    RedForeman Momentum Conservationist

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    To me it's important to establish value, no matter what it is. There's incremental theft of services in this industry on every load. A few hours here, a few extra miles there, now that busted case of creamer messed up the trailer and need a washout, on and on. Right now I'm waiting to get my empty trailer back and expect to see a torn up chute thanks to the shipper that stuffed a double stack in the nose of my reefer. I'll do a claim but I will be the one getting the repairs done right now while someone in NJ decides I must be a liar and won't pay.

    Now you want to borrow my mobile service, sometimes without really asking, and potentially intrude on my privacy with an app you control? Um.. no.

    On the other hand, offer me a gold plated rate and simply ask first. That would be a "yes."

    Bottom line there is a heck of a lot of costs we don't have control over as much as we'd like. However, my mobile phone and internet service is totally in my control and not free for anyone to use.

    They're only going to snoop the ones with the real nasty porn playing on them. Ask Bill.

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  3. skateboardman

    skateboardman Road Train Member

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    if you think the answer to those questions is NO, you need to do a bit of research.
     
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  4. Bobble

    Bobble Light Load Member

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    I'll take 2 when production starts. will you take a check?
     
  5. tsavory

    tsavory Road Train Member

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    I am sorry I agree with double and red here 90% of the problem is not even asking first and tracking the person not the load.

    I expect highend loads to be tracked i remember when the 360's first came out had a truck load i was not allowed to stop for anything without calling in trailer stopped for more than 2 min would get cops called. I hit a backup and i called in after sitting for 3 min they said glad you called we'll call and stop the cops before they get to ya about 2 min after that had cop come up the shoulder and point and thumbs up me I noded and gave him a thumbs up he took off. But knew before hand and had no problem with it.
     
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  6. truckmetal13

    truckmetal13 Light Load Member

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    I agree business is business. :biggrin_25514:
     
  7. skateboardman

    skateboardman Road Train Member

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    this is about like all the guys who say they will quit when electronic logs are required, I cant wait, the herd needs thinning out.
     
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  8. icsheeple

    icsheeple Trailing the Herd

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    Lol. I wanted to be an accountant, but refused to use a calculator. My abacus rules...
     
  9. xsetra

    xsetra Road Train Member

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    Qualcomm? GPS. Cell Phone. XM radio. How many other tracking devices do you have. IF a thief wants your truck. I doubt they need Macropoint to highjack it.
     
  10. double yellow

    double yellow Road Train Member

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    So you don't lock your doors?
     
  11. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    As paranoia sets in, the parallels of a harmonious existence begin to vanish while bogged down by mental warfare with barbaric hackers disguised as human wolves lurking in shadows....

    if you truely do not wish to be tracked lose the cell, and all online activity to start..
     
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