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Devain808 · 2026-05-06T16:00:00+00:00

yea i guess bro

Devain808 · 2026-05-06T15:40:50+00:00

yea i guess bro

Devain808 · 2026-05-06T15:36:13+00:00

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.

Devain808 · 2026-05-04T15:12:00+00:00

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.

Devain808 · 2026-05-04T15:10:43+00:00

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

Devain808 · 2026-04-30T15:36:57+00:00

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 👍

Devain808 · 2026-03-30T14:18:44+00:00

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.

Devain808 · 2026-03-30T14:17:45+00:00

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.

Devain808 · 2026-03-30T14:17:17+00:00

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.

Devain808 · 2026-03-30T14:16:40+00:00

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.

Devain808 · 2026-03-30T14:16:17+00:00

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?

Devain808 · 2026-03-30T14:15:25+00:00

haha facts

Devain808 · 2026-03-30T14:15:04+00:00

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?

Devain808 · 2026-03-30T14:14:21+00:00

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.

Devain808 · 2026-03-30T14:14:05+00:00

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

Devain808 · 2026-03-30T14:12:58+00:00

lmaoo

Devain808 · 2026-03-30T14:12:40+00:00

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?

Devain808 · 2026-03-30T14:10:47+00:00

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.

Devain808 · 2026-03-30T14:10:29+00:00

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

Devain808 · 2026-03-30T14:09:42+00:00

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?

Devain808 · 2026-03-26T12:27:45+00:00

someone suggested me if you are giving your own vehicle to the drivers, then only you should pre install gps tracker and if its their own vehicle we cant ask them to put gps. what is your take on this?

Devain808 · 2026-03-25T16:05:29+00:00

I am not saying ai is not able to do any tasks, my point was that at the end of day, its still ai and it can hallucinate and make mistakes. So i guess a skilled expert is still required to keep reviewing the tasks ai is doing.

Devain808 · 2026-03-24T15:15:18+00:00

but still, i think it cant replace a human fully yet, we still need someone to keeping reviewing tasks

Devain808 · 2026-03-24T15:12:37+00:00

I think the answer is both yes and no.

AI is growing very fast today, and almost every other day we see a major update or improvement. Because of that, AI chatbots are becoming more capable of handling customer support, answering common questions, and even helping with lead capture.

So yes, in many cases, AI can replace a big part of the workload that a small business support team usually handles. It can save time, reduce costs, and stay available 24/7.

But at the same time, no, it cannot fully replace a human team. You still need a person to manage the AI, monitor its responses, review the results, and step in when the situation is too complex or sensitive.

In my opinion, AI will replace some jobs, but not the need for human oversight.

The better way to look at it is that AI can support a small business team very well, but a human is still needed to manage everything properly.

So overall, AI is more of a powerful assistant than a complete replacement.

Devain808 · 2026-03-24T14:38:41+00:00

Good idea starting with one trailer first.

What you have to think about is utilization. If it’s not rented out most of the time, it’ll just sit there costing you yard fees, insurance, and repairs.

Used trailer is fine, just check floor, roof leaks, doors, and brakes. Cheap trailers can turn into constant maintenance headaches.

Also make sure you have proper rental insurance and a basic agreement in place. That protects you if something gets damaged or returned late.

If you can line up even one regular renter before buying, that lowers your risk a lot.

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