the dispatch manager finds out where we are then phones us to find out why we are there i have queeried them but they say our van we can check on us at any time i was wondering wither this is legal for them to do so or not.
2007-12-14 02:57:49 · 26 answers · asked by Stef P 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
When they are paying you for your time in their own vehicles then there is nothing you can do about it. There is nothing wrong knowing where you are and what you are doing in a job that they depend on and pay you to do.
2007-12-14 03:00:22 · answer #1 · answered by |||ALL TRUE||| 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A family member of mine works for Qualcomm-their Omnitracs division supplies "trackers" for thousands upon thousands of trucks and fishing vessels, here in the USA and in countries like Brazil for instance. They have been able to find stolen vehicles, track down where a trucker was that was taking too long and not staying in-route (opps, he had 2 wives!) and also help with a murder investigation because they can tell authorities where that truck was every 3 seconds (the guy was p/u girls and killing them along his cross country route) Law requires truckers to keep a record of their driving to safeguard them and others while on the road-it used to be a notebook and I think stamps or marks at the weigh-ins-but these trackers do it now. Truckers have driving limits so they don't drive for 24 hours,fall asleep at the wheel and kill people. You may be local but the safeguards and such are for the same thing-the safety of the driver and others-the truck itself and its contents. If you are not doing anything wrong-then understand that others have and deal with it-who cares?
2007-12-14 03:08:39 · answer #2 · answered by ARTmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps not, but they can certainly track where their van is at any given time. If you are doing your job, you will be in, or near, your van, so they will know where you are, too. But it's their van they are tracking.
Now if the van happens to be parked at a bar or a casino for a couple of hours, that may raise concerns as to what you were doing at that time. But they're the boss, aren't they?
2007-12-14 03:02:47 · answer #3 · answered by Rick K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you are employed by them, and you are using a company van. The van is owned by the company, and you are basically owned by the company as well while you are on the clock working for them.
If you don't like it, quit and find another job.
.... and if you're not doing anything wrong, why is there the need to worry about the tracers or not?
2007-12-14 03:02:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
sure you could, particularly, yet of direction you will right this moment be in seek of a clean job. it somewhat is their van and that they are able to in fantastic condition a tracker to it in the event that they choose and positively it makes very solid experience for them to take action. in case you voice an objection they're going to easily approximately somewhat evaluate you may desire to be using the van in a manner which you may desire to no longer.
2016-11-26 23:17:19 · answer #5 · answered by mehaffey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, The Companies Right to Property Trumps your right to Privacy in this case.
They on the truck and as an employee you wave the right to privacy when driving their vehicle. (I would say if they are paying you they could track you while in your own truck on duty hours, as long as you were aware of it and consented, but non consent would be grounds for termination)
It is a Solid Property Rights Case.
2007-12-14 03:12:49 · answer #6 · answered by MP US Army 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course it is legal for them to do that. The van is their property, you are on the payroll, they are responsible for what you do as a driver in large part.
2007-12-14 03:01:02 · answer #7 · answered by Matthew O 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have an employment agreement to the contrary, yes you they can track you. If you are unhappy with your employer's practices you basically have three options: (1) stay there and take it; (2) quit; (3) negotiate with your employer so they cannot track you (doubtful).
2007-12-14 03:04:10 · answer #8 · answered by Annie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because the company owns the van,employs you,they ARE entitled to track you. why are you worried if you are doing your job and NOT off skiving?
2007-12-16 01:10:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's absolutely legal. It's also a sensible safety measure in case you have a breakdown or other problem, or the load is stolen.
2007-12-14 03:04:38 · answer #10 · answered by S Claus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋