Cameras and Qualcomm

Discussion in 'Swift' started by Vaio127, Jan 17, 2013.

  1. Vaio127

    Vaio127 Bobtail Member

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    A couple questions from a potential Swift driver:

    1. Does Swift use cameras in their trucks? (Dashboard cameras and/or driver facing)
    2. They advertise the Qualcomm being able to create a Wi-Fi hotspot in the truck. How does this work?
     
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  3. Trucker79010

    Trucker79010 Light Load Member

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    I hope they have camera and seen that swift driver that pulled out in front of me last week!
     
  4. riverrat143

    riverrat143 Light Load Member

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    I dont know of any companies that have cameras IN the truck. I would think if their were, they wouldn't have any drivers.
    As far as the Wi-Fi thing, my 2013 pete has the latest Qualcom in it that will hook to any WiFi in the area. It does not create it's own hot spot
     
  5. Trucker79010

    Trucker79010 Light Load Member

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    There is a company by me that has cameras one faces the road and the other right on the driver...but I suppose they stay for the $70-80,000 a year being a company driver.
     
  6. johnnyreb0706

    johnnyreb0706 Light Load Member

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    Howell motor freight in roanoke,VA has at least some trucks with cameras facing the driver that are mounted on the mirror. Drousy driving study for VA tech.
     
  7. inkeper

    inkeper Road Train Member

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    Currently there are no cameras in the truck or in the Q/C. The Q/C has a function to access wifi, but as of now it is not active in Swift trucks.

    What Swift does have is a video recording device in the trailers. Some are real, some are dummies. If you look at the nose of one of the newer trailers you will see a small solar panel near the top of the driver's side. If you have the opportunity to look in the trailer look at the corresponding location on the bulkhead and you will see a group of cameras watching the trailer's interior.
     
  8. Balakov100

    Balakov100 Road Train Member

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    A mechanic once told me it only really detects if a Trailer is empty or not.
     
  9. inkeper

    inkeper Road Train Member

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    Solar panel also powers the trailer gps system for supposedly easy finding of trailers.
     
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