Driver facing cams

That's going to be the norm now in this industry more and more companies are putting camera's in their trucks.

 

It'll only become the norm IF drivers bend over, grab their ankles, and continue to allow companies to abuse them. A company needs drivers, and if a policy they chose to implement means trucks are parked because they can't find enough willing drivers, the policy WILL change...but drivers need to stand up for their own dignity.

 

Problem is that dash cams really do benefit the company and the driver. The driver facing cams are just a bonus for the company no matter how much we hate being on camera.

I've had a privately owned dash cam for several years and they are quickly becoming a necessity with the increasing craziness on the roads today.

 

Did Your camera filmed Your also?
Did You stream the video about Your self for safety reasons to the company also?
Or did You use only a not safe system which did not film Your self also?

 

Cant recall the last time i seen a driver that could actually do that.

 

I'll try to translate you.

I have used both a private dashcam which filmed the road only and I have used the DriveCam system which faces both in and out of the truck.

Do not get me wrong. I DO NOT LIKE THE DRIVER FACING CAMERA. However, it is their truck, their camera and their prerogative to have the system installed. I have never heard of my company firing someone over the driver facing camera (other companies may not be so lenient) even after one driver I know of was caught on his cell phone three time in one week. (held up to the ear, no headset) If you don't have a similar experience you can always vote with your feet.

Having used a private dashcam before I understand the benefits. I'm sure they are getting a break on insurance using the cameras.

 

BTW there is no camera on the market right now that live streams video into a safety department. They save clips and usually upload them during nonpeak cell hours. You can manually send clips by holding the blue button on the side for 20 seconds, which I did recently while on the phone with safety after being rearended in ATL traffic.

 

Never have and never want to ...... but keep looking/hoping what ever floats your boat.

 

Wait. I found two. But I understand that their not your type...