Camera's in the cab???

Putting cameras in the truck is not "change" that drivers need to get used to... it is an intrusion..

i guess some people are ok with surrendering their freedoms and privacy...

it seems the companies doing this are the megas who are hiring from the bottom of the barrel anyway...

 

And don't forget the ones spanking the monkey at 60 mph!

 

Well, these trucks have empty fuse slots in the panel, and I'm sure that's where the fuse which meters power to this thing would be found. If someone pushed one of those cams on me, well, ####, must be a short in the system somewhere... just keeps blowing fuses on me.

 

Another one taken out to the woodshed for only having 9 posts

 

If it's a company truck, I don't see a valid legal argument to fight against them. Like it or not, I think it is legally their right and I don't think there's much you can do about it regardless of what you think about it.
However, if it's your truck, even a fleece purchase truck, I could see a valid argument against having the company you work for installing them.
I could be wrong and I personally disagree with inward facing cameras. But, I don't see a valid legal argument that might have any legal standing and a legal recourse is the only way I think it could be fought. Trying to get drivers to 'band together' appears to be more difficult than trying to herd cats from what I've observed.

 

It's not just the mega companies, or bottom feeders, it's the smaller fleets as well, trying to cut operating costs anyway they can to stay competitive. I think over time, more and more trucks will have the cameras, especially if the insurance premiums are dramatically reduced for the companies who install them.
Their trucks, their rules, you don't have the right to do whatever you want. It's like nanny cam, I agree, I would rather not have it either and those who disagree, will comply or move on, it's just that simple. Our company takes it to another level, they monitor the condition of the cab. They don't allow crap to stack up on the dash, seats or floor. If they see it you will be told to clean it up and keep it clean, you are representing the company and are expected to look and act as a professional. Now I'm sure there are those who will complain about their freedom of being a slob or being told to clean their room as an invasion of privacy, but some of us are willing to be held to a higher standard and maintain that professional image. They pay me well for wearing their uniform and their Personal Protective equipment, and for taking pride in my ride and job. Some drivers don't care about the image they give. To each, his own.


I know, I know.........Driver to the woodshed..... again

 

Not everything is as it seems. Here is a video of a driver driving a shuttle bus getting into an accident. The camera is facing forward. She drives off the road and into a parking lot. Looking at this video, anyone would clearing think the driver was at fault. I LOVE the part at the end when the passenger says, "Please let me out, please let me out." This accident was laid at her feet.


[video=youtube_share;O8QGk7PUOuA]http://youtu.be/O8QGk7PUOuA[/video]

 

Now the other half of the story. The driver claimed she tried to turn but the bus wouldn't turn. Yeah right, what a line of BS...that is until you see the video of her from the camera facing backwards.

[video=youtube_share;oyB0uj2iLjw]http://youtu.be/oyB0uj2iLjw[/video]

Did I tell you about the part at the end that I LOVE! Haha. This video clearly shows her trying to turn the wheel but the bus still goes straight. Turns out a bolt in the steering sheared and the bus lost steering. The bus manufacturer was responsible.

 

This is the best example of what this thread is really all about ! Without the camera, the driver would have surely been fired, probably for negligent operation. With the camera, inward/outward views, it's a whole different outcome. Thank you crazycal. The camera doesn't lie. It's a good thing and a bad thing, it just depends on how you choose to look at this topic.

 

I'd say even if a company I worked for did have both cameras, I'd probably install my own too. That way I have direct access if I need it and my company can't "misplace" the tape.