Class action lawsuit pertaining to not being able to take 10 minute breaks

[Mutineer]

We agree on most things, but I will have to disagree with your analysis here. The company will always be the respondent. A driver may have criminal exposure.
I think better money would be spent on backup cameras. I was there as you were. Which camera on all trucks would prove to be more beneficial?
I know the answer as you do.
I've been on both sides, I'll ask you as I did Dano, Why the perceived push to penalize the humps that provide the revenue? I'm asking questions now, guide me through it.

It's just a big shakedown. Like an ISO certification. If the technology or protocol exists that 'might' make something safer or better, then companies are pressured into adopting these things or risk being found negligent, anti-progressive, or behind the times.

And nobody cares what or how the stooges or, as you put it, "humps" behind the wheel think or feel.

Just another blue-collar laborer. Another box-donkey. Dime a dozen. If they don't like it, I'm sure their green-card wielding replacements won't mind at all.

 

[vantexan]

You guys don’t have backup cameras?
Why do you see a training/CYA tool as a penalization?

We have backup cameras on Sprinters. Not sure about the bigger trucks.

 

[floridays]

It's just a big shakedown. Like an ISO certification. If the technology or protocol exists that 'might' make something safer or better, then companies are pressured into adopting these things or risk being found negligent, anti-progressive, or behind the times.

And nobody cares what or how the stooges or, as you put it, "humps" behind the wheel think or feel.

Just another blue-collar laborer. Another box-donkey. Dime a dozen. If they don't like it, I'm sure their green-card wielding replacements won't mind at all.

I say humps lovingly, I was one. Not sure if I agree with the rest you posted. Not saying I disagree either, just not enough information. I still see no reason to have a driver facing camera. Period.

 

[MAKAVELI]

We have backup cameras on Sprinters. Not sure about the bigger trucks.

I believe all of our trucks these days have backup cameras with the exception of some rentals.

 

[floridays]

I believe all of our trucks these days have backup cameras with the exception of some rentals.

Not that you asked for a response from me, but I had one of the only backup cameras in my building, more than a decade ago. I liked it, didn't have one for many years before that. I think they are nice. Cuts down on GOAL. You're a kid though.

 

[Route 66]

Or if I have to adjust my junk. Especially during summer when it gets hot and sweaty.

Crotch-cams now? Is there no end to this insanity???

oh wait.....this could actually have some entertaining possibilities.

“Bring ‘em on!” I say!!!

 

[Cactus]

Lack of intelligence here at times.

And we’re all waiting for your next “intelligent” comments.

 

[Nolimitz]

Many of our older 700's do not have back up cams, never did. A sprinter I drive has one, but after 3 miles it has the blue screen of death all day. Been like that for years and no one willing to fix or replace it...

 

[Star B]

Been like that for years and no one willing to fix or replace it...

write it up till vmx gets annoyed with you and fixes it. that's how the small but annoying issues get fixed in my parts.

 

[59 Dano]

Why the perceived push to penalize the humps that provide the revenue?

There's a perceived push to do that because those who hold that perception are nuts.

 

[Nolimitz]

write it up till vmx gets annoyed with you and fixes it. that's how the small but annoying issues get fixed in my parts.

it has been written up so many times that I and co-driver on rte have given up..

 

[Fred's Myth]

it has been written up so many times that I and co-driver on rte have given up..

Just don't write a commentary on the mechanics and their abilities or you might end up in the SM's office like I did.


(But it worked)

 

[floridays]

There's a perceived push to do that because those who hold that perception are nuts.

I agree, I'm nuts.
If cameras are needed to assure compliance of any kind, I think it is reasonable to activate or install them on every computer company wide. Suits and humps alike should be accountable for every second. I'm thankful I'm not a hump in the climate that exists today.
It is not your father's Federal Express, it's FedEx.
I am not a bleeding heart liberal, I do think each employee deserves to be trusted until they prove they can't be trusted. And a camera at that point is not the answer, termination is.

 

[It will be fine]

I agree, I'm nuts.
If cameras are needed to assure compliance of any kind, I think it is reasonable to activate or install them on every computer company wide. Suits and humps alike should be accountable for every second. I'm thankful I'm not a hump in the climate that exists today.
It is not your father's Federal Express, it's FedEx.
I am not a bleeding heart liberal, I do think each employee deserves to be trusted until they prove they can't be trusted. And a camera at that point is not the answer, termination is.

You guys don’t have the buildings wired with cameras? IT can certainly follow everything office workers do on their computers.

 

[Fred's Myth]

They aren’t double edged if implemented properly. If you use the video to coach your drivers and document it well there is no increased liability. If you keep video of your drivers behaving in an unsafe manner and have nothing to show you’re addressing it then you’re in trouble.

FedEx is requiring cab cameras to protect FedEx, not the contractors, or their employees. So, when the inevitable happens, it will be the contractor who takes it on the chin. Plausible deniability will no longer exist. The deep pockets involved will be the ones that suffer, and that's NOT the driver.

Defend on.

 

[Fred's Myth]

You guys don’t have the buildings wired with cameras? IT can certainly follow everything office workers do on their computers.

They're only trained on those nasty hourlies.

 

[Oldfart]

it has been written up so many times that I and co-driver on rte have given up..

All it needs is a monitor? That is easy to fix yourself. Couple of wires and 2 clamps on the sides. Find one in a spare truck and you are in business.

 

[floridays]

You guys don’t have the buildings wired with cameras? IT can certainly follow everything office workers do on their computers.

They can, keystrokes are not all cubicle dwellers do. I guess you haven't been there.

 

[59 Dano]

I agree, I'm nuts.
If cameras are needed to assure compliance of any kind, I think it is reasonable to activate or install them on every computer company wide.

Knock yourself out.

When you start your company, you can install them as you see fit.

 

[floridays]

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Knock yourself out.

When you start your company, you can install them as you see fit.

I understand you have no legitimate response, I know where I have been, and don't turn on my own. I'm starting to see why many despise you here. Equity, that's all. You put a courier under camera, same for the suits. Equity, and again, I'm no lib, I do understand respect however.