Prime Inc Announces Partnership with Netradyne

We are partnering with Netradyne System. This is an in-ward and out-ward camera system that uses AI.

[@roli787]

Outward facing cameras are to PROTECT the driver. Inward facing cameras are to CONVICT the driver.

[@lastlaplogistics8512]

as a driver with inward. You are right 18 out of 20 drivers fired since I started 8 months ago

[@rolandjones9250]

@@lastlaplogistics8512excellent… get rid of distracted drivers.

[@thearchamgel050986]

As a million mile safe driver, former trainer, former team driver, and someone thats been here ten years, this is just one of the many reasons that has stacked up for me since about june last year as to why i will be leaving in december when i finish my current lease. But it is what it is. I will finish my time and close the book on this chapter and move on to bigger and better things to include a much better work/life balance that my family and i dearly need. Im tired of being treated no better than someone who just got their cdl yesterday and im tired of feeling lonely because im constantly away from my family.

[@mariopineda2293]

Do it!! I hung up the keys last fall and went home and got a job in maintenance. I couldn’t be happier! Best wishes to you. Don’t work for a company that puts cameras.

[@MusicalWeapon95]

Absolutely, been driving 8 years, clean record, hanging up the keys for good the moment a camera comes into the truck with me, perfect opportunity to pursue another career!

[@stonecoldsteev]

Purely baby sitting equipment. And a very good way to chase away experienced drivers and make prime a company for newbs.

[@terryh6304]

Prime already is primarily newbs.

[@maxevans1450]

There is nothing you can say to convince me to be okay with privacy violating cameras. And I'm one of your 2 million safe milers. I will not still be here if cameras and "AI" are forced on me. That's the line in the sand.

[@coachjoshuajones]

That’s a lot of miles brother. Seems like prime will be losing a great driver. I am curious though. Do you have FB, KZbin, instagram, any other 3rd party apps on your phone ? If you do, you have zero privacy anyway . All 3rd party apps have access to your microphone, camera and key strokes. I respect your opinion on it invading your privacy , but i think a lot of people are misinformed or naive to what privacy they really do have these days. Your line in the sand so I do respect your decision. I just don’t see what all the uproar is.

[@Twitterless]

@@coachjoshuajones That’s not even close to being the same, dude.

[@coachjoshuajones]

@@Twitterless i respectfully disagree. I’m open to having a different perspective if you care to explain why it’s not the same.

[@ZackMaschmeyer]

@@coachjoshuajones an app that you willingly download and accept the terms and conditions to by choice is different from this, this is the way people provide for themselves and their families, you can delete an app off your phone, but just like this guy says 2 million safe miles and now he has to completely restructure his career and life according to this decision that was not agreed upon, or maybe it was, the way these companies contracts are written im sure there’s a clause that allows this or they wouldn’t be doing it or else everyone would be signing new contracts, but I do have to say it really makes you feel like less of an independent contractor when stuff like this happens, independent contractors are supposed to be basically their own bosses, make their own decisions for their trucks, run the loads they want, decline loads if they don’t want it, but this is not a choice for the independent contractor or company drivers from my understanding. The only choices I’m seeing in this is either get with it or get lost.

[@randyleffingwell3373]

I feel the same way been here for over 14 yrs nearly millions safe mile it's very simple it's a invasion of privacy has been tied up in the courts and a trucking company was sued over the invasion of privacy

[@SocaNick]

A camera facing towards you nor "AI" will never fix driver error. This is a hard no for me. Didn't need it for 14 years and still don't need it now

[@an6077]

Landstar here we come

[@idontwantnohandle]

Im not a robot. Get a robot to drive your truck.

[@eg1088]

Well I’m leaving prime soon, then..

[@JonNo86]

No. Just, no. I was actually almost convinced and onboard right up until the very last part when you said things like eating, drinking, and smoking will be picked up and recorded. That's just...for the lack of a better word, dumb! So we literally have to just sit there like the stoic robots you want us to be for 11 hours a day. Sorry, I'm just not convinced this is the best step forward. I think this benefits everyone in the company EXCEPT the driver. You even spent half the video explaining how it's going to save Prime money. Oh sure, savings will be passed down to us drivers...sure they will. I've been a driver here for almost 9 years and about the only consistent thing about this company is that the promises are becoming more and more empty each and every year. So, this is fantastic... Now I have to add one more thing to my list of things to worry about while I'm on the road for 2 months at a time because freight is at its lowest point in years. All because the actual professional drivers out here are being punished because the lazy flip flop and PJ wearing drivers can't get off their phones. Thanks, but no thanks. As soon as I can get the finances in order, I'll be asking my FM where I can turn my truck in. Signed, a pissed off Prime Driver.

[@JQURNEY]

Agreed you shouldn’t be forced to use this , this should only be installed with the people who has a bunch of critical events and stuff forcing this on all drivers is stupid!

[@terryh6304]

You misunderstood. Those things do NOT trigger camera. The main things that will trigger inward facing are holding phone to your ear and looking down for a few seconds. I've been on the pilot since day one, and was asked to be a part of it because I was vocally against them. Well, after 10 months I will say, I'm on board. They aren't that bad and you will probably get more triggers with forward facing camera, than inward. Believe it or not, they will make you a better and safer driver. Oh, and I started driving trucks in 1992 so not a newb here.

[@SteelCitySH]

👏 well said good sir

[@JonNo86]

@@terryh6304 Since you actually took the time to reasonably explain it in a measured way...I'm willing to give it a shot. I still think this is going to be a very bitter pill to swallow for us million mile+ drivers that have always been doing the right thing for years. I'm still highly skeptical, but I'll try to at least keep an open mind.

[@JonNo86]

@@JQURNEY THAT is what I'm saying. This feels like a punishment for all us because of a few bad apples.

[@idontwantnohandle]

I dont need any more audible warnings inside my truck

[@BigMoney23223]

So we don’t see anything for being the safest driver other than a “good job”

[@Twitterless]

As if driver facing cameras weren’t bad enough, we’re going to be on some kind of point grading system? What is this, preschool? How is that going to affect my career? If I apply for another company eventually am I going to get denied for being an “unsafe driver” because my “grade” at Prime is poor because I hit my vape or scratched my head too many times? I don’t see any good coming from this. I have pretty bad social anxiety, the last thing I want is to be able to be viewed at any point while working, that is way too much. The whole reason I love driving is because it’s private. Just me and my truck. No people, no needing to dress up to go to work if I’m just going to be driving all day, no interactions etc. if I wanted to be micromanaged and recorded all day I would have an office job. This is a hard line for me, nothing will convince me that’s ok. I’m very disappointed.

[@HowlingFunRVAdventures]

I installed my own outward facing camera to protect myself. But the inward will do nothing but distract me and make me uncomfortable. I pray to never have an accident but a lawyer can make anything my fault because of the inward camera. What you call normal things coffee, smoking etc. is normal but could cost me everything. So please explain how this worry will make me a better driver??? Would it make sense to add cameras that actually protect the drivers and the company, like on the mirrors. Do you know how many times we are cut off because of the low speeds we have to go???? Is this system 100% unhackable??? I can't believe that someone can't hack the cameras. This is not just a job, it's my home. And another worry. Last thing, why don't you evacuate the hiring practices/training program. My God you just told everyone that you will tolerate touching your phone. That should be automatic firing with no conversation.

[@delacruzw69]

100% with you. Very uncomfortable and you just can’t trust anyone.

[@UnNamedTrucker]

Forget about privacy. This is just another step in the eventual replacement of all human drivers.

[@EricHendricks-oy5zw]

Over a million safe miles and nominated for driver of the month a few times, i free EXTREMELY not trusted, i feel my record shows im not a "risk taker", it may be a struggle, but im willing to bet someone will hire me

[@idontwantnohandle]

Put a driver facing camera in my truck and you are going to lose someone who knows how to get the job done and safely. It's an invasion of privacy. There's 1.2 million other trucking companies to work for. Audios . You will have rookie robots driving your trucks instead of the best. I see this is what you want. Good luck hiring robots.

[@kingklassik3525]

This is very disappointing.

[@randomness297]

What are they gonna do about driver retention? A lot of seasoned drivers are going to leave and find different companies to drive for. Is it going into ALL trucks under prime, just company trucks, company AND lease? Who's getting the ai babysitter?

[@evelynthacker4660]

Everybody

[@terryh6304]

All trucks under Primes authority. If you're on A Fleet or logistics side not under Prime you are not required to have the cameras.

[@caserri]

Good bye prime. I'm out.

[@rolandjones9250]

Close the door behind you.

[@mahlz24]

Omg, they are not going to add on additional fees for their already extremely expensive lease payments ? It’s not charged for now. Until time goes by and more new drivers replace more seasoned ones. Then watch them start adding that fee in or increase insurance.

[@bankskids]

I just came to prime from a company with these cameras. They were turned off on the inside unless you messed up. To have them on automatic is not ok. I will not be finishing my lease with prime if my truck gets this camera. Regional work was my next move anyway, guess it'll be earlier than expected

[@BLAscorpionck]

From my experience over the last 38 yrs these camera systems does nothing for the company as far as lowering accidents. I've work with company who tried these systems and at the end of the day it only cost them more money. Being a driver out here on these highways everyday is very unpredictable driving amongst other Driver, pretty much what I am trying to say is that the camera is not going to stop any events or bad situations on the roads and every professional driver knows this quite well. Believe it or not, subconsciously the driver will always believe that the camera is watching him or her and that in itself is a VERY BIG DISTRACTION IN ITSELF, and studies has proven this a fact.. External viewing is fine because it protects the drivers and companies in any situations while driving.

[@Flight.G.Sanford]

This is crazy. The sole purpose of driving trucks of having a level of privacy. This is not cool

[@Twitterless]

No kidding, with this kind of treatment you might as well get a “regular” job and be home every night where you’re not being watched and nitpicked.

[@danielholloway7075]

Here's my question, the news feed in the app says "The camera uses AI technology and looks for various behaviors like handheld phone usage, drowsy driving (yawns, blinking, head movement face touching), distracted driving (looking away from the road for more than 4 seconds) and seat belt usage to name a few and provides audible warnings and time to correct before any video is recorded", but then later on says "If an incident happens that is not captured in an event with the ignition key ON (witness accident, minor bump/minimal G-Force, etc.) we can go back and retrieve video for approximately four days, After the four days - video is over-written, Both internal and external video are not able to be retrieved after four days"? Please explain, cause it sounds to me like it is recording for 4 days straight no matter what. My other question is about audio. Does it record audio? I LOVE Prime, but I do not believe this is the answer. Put it the trucks who violate, not all. Further more DRIVERS NEES TO GROW UP AND STOP ACTING CHILDREN ON THE ROAD. How can yall be so distracted with a phone, with SOOOOO much happening around you all day/night long. I am upset about this, because OTHERS DISRESPECT & IMMATURITY IS AFFECTING ALL OF US. My trk # is 264161, I would love to have a real conversation about this to help me understand it, cause i believe people should be held accountable for their actions, not everyone else. Thnx

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

We will pass this along to the safety department so they can reach out!

[@ahmedamine4271]

I don’t like the idea someone watching me the whole time. I think prime will lose a lot good drivers and I’m one of them.

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

Prime will only receive footage if you have a distracted driving event or if there is an accident. It will give you an audible warning to correct the action before a distracted driving alert is sent to Prime.

[@tripleflip8485]

Wow.. this is crazy. Hopefully it’s just for the company drivers.

[@Moondoggy1970]

It’s for every driver,if you drive for prime you’re getting an inward facing camera in your truck.

[@idontwantnohandle]

So what is it going to do when you talk on the cb?

[@ateela15]

Lets be straight and not beat around the bush. This is mainly to crack down on phone use. But in order to do that, you have to violate some privacy which is what they are doing. I planned to stay even after my lease purchase was finished, but if this is in effect by then, ill get started on my research on where im going next.

[@neonmagic8125]

Sigh... I wanted to start my career here... I suppose I'll just need to leave now. They should least give us the option to opt out.

[@smailpierre7791]

Invasion of privacy. Nah i don't need this. I will be one of the drivers who will be leaving. Taking that lease somewhere else.

[@convenienze]

One of the reasons i chose prime was because there was no inward cameras. Not a good move..

[@snapshotfreak]

Everyone shouldn't be punished for the mistakes of a few. All this is going to do is lose a lot of very good drivers which means a higher liability due to less experienced drivers. Prime has changed so much in the last 10 years, and not for the better. It's sad really.

[@MusicalWeapon95]

Yeah, ironic this is for reduced insurance and CSA scores ain’t it? Lol

[@dustinowens364]

Rob said it’ll make it more profitable. How is that I wonder?

[@evelynthacker4660]

Insurance discounts for Prime Inc

[@dustinowens364]

@@evelynthacker4660 but not us company drivers

[@wwltd3036]

For them, not you

[@andyackerman7123]

1) If Prime pays less, you pay less. 2) Do you have any idea just how much more Mr. Low owns, beyond Prime Inc? Casinos, Land, Race horses… he doesn’t need this, to build a house. 3) A better safety rating means better contracts. Eventually, this will pay off, for those willing to sacrifice.

[@andyackerman7123]

All of that said, I won’t speak ill of anyone who is unable, or unwilling to stick it out

[@andyackerman7123]

Nope… I still miss manual transmission…😂😂😂😂

[@dexterhopkins517]

Will this system be installed on the sides of the truck like the mirror eye system?

[@chrisoreta]

Good question...I have seen trucks with Digital mirrors and side cameras that allow the driver to have a greater view or perspective of objects/vehicles/people around him...but that's a good question.

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

This system will just be inward and outward cameras.

[@MoonKeyDLaughy]

Come to Crete Refer division

[@Twitterless]

How is Crete? Have you driven for prime? What’s the pros and cons?

[@terryh6304]

You mean Shaffer? And for a company driver position it is one of the better ones. As a lease or owner op, not so much.

[@pridemizzle1565]

Don’t they also have cameras lol

[@TruckinRage]

​@@pridemizzle1565 no, some drivers get them for their first 60 days and then they're taken out. Others get them if they have reoccurring events

[@JASONHJEFFERSON]

​@pridemizzle1565 only if you mess up but its not permanent 90 days of good driving it goes away

[@joejordan5879]

Smoking cigarettes is a risky behavior. Is A.I. going to reprimand me for lighting a cigarette or flicking the ashes off my cigarette while driving a truck?

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

It will not trigger for smoking, eating or drinking.

[@novo4164]

I had to leave because of that, I wasn't making good money, and i was willing to stay, but this is beyond me so sad, Prime is changing to much 2019 was a great company when I started. good drivers shouldn't have this inward facing cameras, is my opinion.

[@maxxhammer664]

I think the technology for self driving trucks isn't there yet so this is the next best thing

[@defjulz]

😬

[@hogrider2901]

I believe prime has warned thier drivers several times about ya phone and other electronics while driving, this is what happens when you don't listen.

[@Pokerhead1776]

Agreed! How many times did Denis get up there week after week and talk about seatbelts and phones! And still F’in up 😡😡

[@jb3237]

Seat belts should be treated just like a rollover. If you can't do basic day 1 of trucking school stuff, we don't need you

[@JonNo86]

So give it to the people that are habitual offenders and leave us professional million mile+ drivers alone.

[@terryh6304]

Seatbelt tickets are the main thing. Hard to believe, but it's true.

[@coachjoshuajones]

🍿

[@ChargedSoulsEnt]

😂

[@d.g.4745]

Been at Prime since 2010 and I think this is a good thing👍

[@blacknight88]

Phone 🤳📱 and seatbelt violations is the main cause of this. Freight is tight and companies are competing. Its hard to get new customers when your CSA score is too high. Insurance will eventually mandate big companies to have cameras 📸 📸 📸 📸

[@troypotts5600]

Heck I didn’t like the idea of paperless logs, super singles, auto trans, and probably a few other things. Still with prime because I choose to be. No I don’t have this new feature on my truck at this time. But I will throw in my 0.02 worth. For those that leave prime for such a silly reason thank you for the extra freight.

[@no-_-limits]

I see lots of negative comments. Prime is entering a new era, an era of change. Note that Prime is not the only company bringing more technology inside the truck, Prime waited too long to install the aforementioned technology. I believe that the owner struggled with the decision to install the technology and I also believe that he cared about drivers privacy. But all good things come to an end and think that he had no other option than to have the new technology installed in his trucks. Driving for Prime is going to change. It is going to be a different driving things that you used to do like not making a complete stop at the stop sign is a violation, driving too close to a vehicle in front of you that is a violation and more - all in all it is going to make you a better driver. You wanted to be a driver is that correct so drive and do it safely. Understand that Prime is new with this technology, other companies have been using this tech for years. Expect at the beginning that FM and Dispatchers will be calling you and treat you like a child. As the technology is getting old in Prime you will get less and less phone calls and workers will know what is worth a call or not. Nobody cares what you do in the sleeping berth. All they care is what you do during your time in the driver’s seat. Good luck to all of you - I think it will take some time to get used to but in the end it will all be good. It was a tough decision for Robert Low!

[@robd5558]

I’ve already proven I can do my job safely, maybe you need a camera to keep you safe, I don’t.

[@idontwantnohandle]

I'm not your robot. Get a robot to drive your truck.

[@no-_-limits]

@@idontwantnohandle don’t address that to me, go to your employer and tell them that.

[@MotoJ24]

You sound just like them😂man they must got a gun to your head I honestly feel bad for you man.

[@Joshualibbyy]

Wym tough decision? Dude was given a nice fat check and he said ok sounds good. What's hard about that? Money talks

[@squalltheonly]

I think this is great. I am planning on starting my journey as a trucker next year. I look forward to innovations like this and others in the future. I already use AI all over the place, so I am familiar with this. I also like the idea of having proof that an accident wasn't my fault.

[@sobejames]

Oh honey.

[@pridemizzle1565]

The outward camera is the only proof that is needed.

[@squalltheonly]

@@pridemizzle1565 the front camera doesn't show if you tried to prevent the accident, it only shows who caused it. For insurance purposes that is enough, but for keeping your employment not so much. With this new camera they could see that you saw the imminent crash and were worried and tried to save it. Not that you were just looking chill with no care in the world cuz you know is not your fault.

[@Coldharbor-de3ks]

Eye roll

[@robd5558]

@@squalltheonlyyou have absolutely no clue how things work out here. Lawyers will turn anything and everything you do on camera into a liability incident.

[@scottsmyth9707]

Man everyone just needs to calm down. They aren’t bad. I have worked in vehicles that had them. And let me tell you they have saved my job

[@idontwantnohandle]

So what is this going to do when you talk on the cb?

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

During the pilot test of the cameras we did not have an alert trigger on someone talking on a CB. If it does the Fleet Manager can review and remove the event.

[@terryh6304]

Nothing. I've been in pilot since the beginning and was chosen because I was so against them. After nearly 11 months of testing...I'm totally fine with them. Not a big deal at all.

[@tiktokfavorite3070]

Why cantt prime ask truckers to volunteer first, i am ok with them installing any new techs in my truck

[@greghelms4458]

There are guys who did volunteer. I did. We had a guy sitting beside me IN THE MEETING that plainly said he’d been testing them for almost a year. Three weeks ago they put out a message for more volunteers.

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

We did ask for volunteers and are looking for 300 more! Reach out to your fleet manager if you are interested.

[@tiktokfavorite3070]

@@PRIMEINCTRUCKING thank you , I didn't hear about it, I will let my dispatch know

[@georgeprincipe4728]

Safety first. If you lease your driving under Primes numbers which means you do as they say. This could be a great thing, give it a chance. It will be a while before they start firing drivers for bad habits. Just do your job and be happy.