Returning to an old job, I just requested an automatic and drive cam.

If autos are anything like the slugs I deal with on occasion in my companies straight trucks. You can keep them.
The ONLY auto we have worth a #### is the paddle shift, with manual mode.

We are starting to talk about out ward facing cams, but don't have anything in the truck, yet.

 

Can post the law on that? I’ve never heard of that law ever.

 

I imagine it's in Australia.

 

I didn’t care for the autoshift but I did like the Allison.

 

LOL Oppsie

 

Lol. Good point, i didn’t look at his screen name

 

Road faced drive cam a must. Driver faced cam intrusion!!

 

I drive a 2004 Peterbilt 379 with a 13-speed and a CAT. I have my own dash cam for CYA purposes.

I would never drive a post-2007 truck unless it's been upgraded to avoid issues with emissions garbage. And even then I might be a little reluctant. Have fun sitting waiting for a regen, or the dealer to clear the codes because it's "under warranty". I'll be busy making money.

Two weeks ago I had an oil pressure actuator sensor go, got a 10% engine power derate. This was on day one of a six day week. Truck kept on going the whole week without any other trouble and got me back to the yard on time. Sure, she had some trouble climbing hills with Canadian weights (being derated from 470 hp to about 425 hp).

I don't know how drivers who use new equipment tolerate the down time.

 

How is it intrusion? I hate the things, but intrusion? I don’t think that would fly, not with all the cameras in everyone’s cubicles, warehouses, offices etc etc.

 

The way i see it. In my truck is my space. Its not at a public area, warehouse, shopping center, truck stop etc. Like my home away from home. Same as someone having a cam in your house, a stranger watching your every move. But just my humble opinion. You are entitled to yours.