Can truckers record dispatch conversations?

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  1. LoneRanger

    LoneRanger Road Train Member

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    Easiest fix is I tell everyone to send things in writing.

    text it or email it.
     
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    I forgot to mention, if anyone not wanting to respond by text or phone. I simply just do a “as per our conversation on the phone (write down what they said) and email it.

    once you have a record of it all’s well.
     
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    Also, if they have that recording, then it's legal. If you call the office and they start with a taped message that says "this call may be recorded", then you may record the call.
     
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    Depends on state law. I'm from Ohio. Only requires one party to be aware its being recorded. I have notified myself.

    I actually record all business calls. Mostly for me. If I forget something, I dont look like a moron calling back.
     
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    Yup. I've done exactly that, with a thank you on the end of it for extra professionalism. It's an excellent bs eliminator. Qualcomm message works the same except potentially has a larger audience.
     
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    "According to Wisconsin-based law firm Matthiesen Wickert & Lehrer, 38 states and the District of Columbia allow what’s known as “one-party consent” for recorded conversations, either in person or over the phone, while 11 states require “two-party consent.” Those 11 states are California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Washington."
     
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    One of the issues drivers could have when recording calls is that even if your office is in a one-party state and you reside in that same state, but you happen to be in a two-party state when you record the call, should you later try and use that recording you could potentially be in a pickle. Like I said, getting it in writing is way better (even though I did record calls).
     
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    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    I record all calls between me and the company, I dont care about the record law, if its for my personal use, sue me.... Dont care.
     
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    You are correct
     
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    My phone calls all go to message, they must use Qualcomm so I can screenshot any bs.
     
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