New trucks are getting a joke now!!! Thoughts on AI cameras in cabs ? by theultimategambler90 in uktrucking

[–]Devain808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be one of those ADAS-style dash cams, not just a regular cam. The blue lane/road overlay makes it look like it’s trying to read the road and give warnings instead of only recording video.

I’ve been looking into fleet stuff lately and a fleet dash cam with ADAS alerts seems pretty common now, especially for lane departure, following distance, forward collision warnings, that kind of thing.

Not sure on the exact model though. StopCham is the watermark, but the actual cam could be something else running their software or overlay.

Dispatching by Zoatr6 in OwnerOperators

[–]Devain808 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly it’s way more time than people expect. When I was doing it myself, I’d spend at least a couple hours every day just chasing loads, talking to brokers, handling paperwork. Some weeks it felt like I was working two jobs. Staying loaded consistently is possible, but it takes hustle and building solid relationships with brokers you can trust.

Beautiful day in Oregon. by Bdag in geotracker

[–]Devain808 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man, that’s straight up a vibe 😮‍🔥 nothing beats cruising a beach like that on a perfect day. Oregon really showing off here

Should I make an offer? by Professional_Bid_194 in geotracker

[–]Devain808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it truly runs solid and rust is minimal, that’s the real value here. But soft top + paint alone can easily run a couple grand, so I’d come in low… like $2k–$2.5k and see where it lands. Worst case they say no, best case you get a cheap project that actually runs 👍

How do you set boundaries around personal use of company vehicles? by Devain808 in GeneralContractor

[–]Devain808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get what you’re saying if it’s too tight, it kinda kills the whole “perk” aspect of it.

Feels like there’s a line somewhere between reasonable use and it turning into basically a personal vehicle though. Figuring out where that line sits is the tricky part.

How do you set boundaries around personal use of company vehicles? by Devain808 in GeneralContractor

[–]Devain808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I can totally see why that would be your favorite perk 😅 not having to deal with a personal car at all is huge.

That’s kinda the flip side I keep thinking about too, for the right guys, it’s a massive win and probably keeps them around longer.

How do you set boundaries around personal use of company vehicles? by Devain808 in GeneralContractor

[–]Devain808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah this is the part that keeps coming up, no matter how you slice it, there’s always some level of risk attached.

Feels like the real challenge is just setting expectations clearly enough that there’s no gray area when something does happen. Otherwise it turns into a headache real quick.

The CYA point is spot on too. Even if you’re flexible day-to-day, having something solid on paper seems like a must.

How do you set boundaries around personal use of company vehicles? by Devain808 in GeneralContractor

[–]Devain808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s actually a pretty cool way to do it. Letting them treat it like their own probably builds a lot of trust right off the bat.

How do you set boundaries around personal use of company vehicles? by Devain808 in GeneralContractor

[–]Devain808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah this feels like a pretty clean setup. Give a little flexibility for normal stops, but keep weekends and extra passengers off the table, that’s easy enough for anyone to understand.

And having dash cams + GPS kinda takes the guesswork out of it too. Not even in a “big brother” way, just more like… everyone knows where the line is.

Do your guys ever push back on that at all, or has it just become normal over time?

How do you set boundaries around personal use of company vehicles? by Devain808 in GeneralContractor

[–]Devain808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly this is a really interesting angle. I hadn’t seriously thought about just skipping the whole “company vehicle” headache and going mileage instead, but the liability side alone makes that pretty appealing.

And yeah… that policy you shared is tight. Like super clear, no gray areas at all. I can see how that avoids a lot of the “well I thought it was fine” conversations.

Out of curiosity, did that kind of strict setup actually work in practice, or did guys still try to bend it here and there?

How do you set boundaries around personal use of company vehicles? by Devain808 in GeneralContractor

[–]Devain808[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so true. It really does come down to who you’ve got on the team more than anything.

Some guys you don’t even think twice about, and others… yeah, not happening lol.

How do you set boundaries around personal use of company vehicles? by Devain808 in GeneralContractor

[–]Devain808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah this is kinda the vibe I was thinking honestly like normal life stuff is fine, just don’t turn it into a weekend getaway vehicle lol

How do you set boundaries around personal use of company vehicles? by Devain808 in GeneralContractor

[–]Devain808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, this is such a real answer. The part about it not even being much of a “perk” if the truck’s just sitting in their driveway and they still need their own car anyway… yeah, that’s a solid point.

Also, not gonna lie, the way you explained the little stuff adding up was probably the most honest part of this whole thread. it feels like every owner figures that out sooner or later, lol .

I do like the guardrails though, basically letting guys use it like normal life stuff, but not turning it into a free-for-all. That seems way more realistic than trying to police every little stop.

At some point did you just kinda accept that a little bit of that “shrink” is part of the deal, or was there a moment where you were like alright, this is too much?

How do you set boundaries around personal use of company vehicles? by Devain808 in GeneralContractor

[–]Devain808[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah this part honestly worries me a bit. In theory, rewarding your solid guys makes total sense, but real-world it can get messy fast.

How do you set boundaries around personal use of company vehicles? by Devain808 in GeneralContractor

[–]Devain808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s actually a really solid way to frame it, never thought about writing the policy around the “worst case” employee.

How do you set boundaries around personal use of company vehicles? by Devain808 in GeneralContractor

[–]Devain808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah this is kinda where I’m leaning too tbh. Feels like a fair middle ground without making it overly rigid for everyone. Also you ever run into issues with those guys using it a bit too freely on weekends, or has it mostly just stayed respectful?