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text requiring status updates for O/O, tracking apps

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Jeck, Jul 25, 2017.

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  1. Jul 25, 2017 #1
    Jeck

    Jeck Light Load Member

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    Have you ever received a text requesting/requiring load status updates? Received a text requesting me to download a app so they can be updated. I didn't text, call back or download the app. I figure I have a dispatch who can answer those questions. It was a re bar load for flatbed so nothing important. Your thoughts
     
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  3. Jul 25, 2017 #2
    danny23tx

    danny23tx Road Train Member

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    Yeah it ain't to bad , some are more annoying than others . A couple seconds out of my day to respond and it's done .
     
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  4. Jul 25, 2017 #3
    bubba mark

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    I have had a few that wanted updates. No big deal.
     
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  5. Jul 25, 2017 #4
    Jeck

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    Maybe your right. I just feel like your being micro managed from someone who is not your supervisor. I know we are doing a service for them. And maybe I'm looking at this wrong but could they still track you for other reasons after the load(the app)? I know I am not important enough to track after the load is delivered but can they still track you for other reasons?
     
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  7. Jul 25, 2017 #5
    passingthru69

    passingthru69 Road Train Member

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    You xan delete the app after del
     
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  8. Jul 25, 2017 #6
    TakinItEasy

    TakinItEasy Medium Load Member

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    Bnsf had me do this as well when I hauled a load for them. It was a app that monitored my cell phone gps to track my progress. I immediately uninstalled after I delivered the load.
     
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  9. Jul 25, 2017 #7
    Scooter Jones

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    Saves the brokerage house money if you use the app. They don't have to utilize man power to track their loads in the system by calling the driver for status updates.

    Same concept as trucking companies utilize with dispatching/communication systems installed in trucks.
     
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  10. Jul 25, 2017 #8
    RStewart

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    I have the app on my phone & I use it with certain customers. I actually prefer it to them calling me or me having to call to check in. I don't feel it's micro management because they don't dictate what I do as far as route I drive or if I stop, etc...
     
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  11. Jul 25, 2017 #9
    xsetra

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    I've had an app macro(something). It had 4 buttons to hit. Arrive to load. Loaded
    Arrived at receiver and empty.
    Easy enough. Uninstalled after trip was done.
     
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  12. Jul 26, 2017 #10
    me myself and I

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    I refuse to do it. Had no problems yet
     
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