Work vehicles
A how's-my-driving sticker for your work van, without your cell number on the bumper
A classic how's-my-driving sticker shows a phone number on the back of a vehicle so other drivers can report on the driving. For a small business, putting your own cell number there invites spam and prank calls. A QR code version does the same job: people scan it, pick a reason or write a short message, and you get an alert, without your number ever being shown.
Updated October 2026
QR how's-my-driving sticker in 30 seconds
- Who it's for: owner-operators and small businesses with a work van, pickup or trailer.
- What people can send: driving feedback, "your tailgate is open", "your load is loose", a blocked loading zone or parking issue.
- Your number stays private. Senders are anonymous unless they choose to share their number.
- Alerts arrive by text in Canada and the US, or by email elsewhere.
- Today each Autter account has one active code, so it suits one work vehicle per account.
Why put a how's-my-driving sticker on a work vehicle?
Your van is a rolling billboard. When it's driven well, it builds trust. When it's double-parked, tailgating or leaking its load, it hurts your business and you probably never hear about it.
- It signals accountability, which customers and neighbors notice.
- It gives you feedback you'd never get otherwise, about drivers, parking habits and loose cargo.
- It gives people a better option than honking, filming or calling the police.
The problem with a phone number on the bumper
Big fleets put a toll-free number on their stickers and pay a call center to answer it. A small business usually ends up putting the owner's cell number on the back of the van instead.
- Calls at all hours, including pranks. Fake how's-my-driving numbers are a well-known prank.
- Spam and scams once your number is public on the road.
- Drivers can't safely call while driving anyway, so most real feedback never arrives.
How a QR how's-my-driving sticker works
- 1Get your free Autter code and print it as a sticker or magnet, or use the window sticker.
- 2Add a clear line above it, like "How's my driving? Scan to tell the owner" or "Problem with this van? Scan me".
- 3Someone scans it when they're parked or as a passenger, never while driving. They choose a reason or write a message up to 500 characters.
- 4You get an alert with their message. If they shared their number, you can call them back.
Phone number sticker vs. QR sticker
| Phone number sticker | Autter QR sticker | |
|---|---|---|
| Your number visible | Yes, to everyone on the road | No |
| Prank and spam calls | Common | Spam filters, rate limits, block and report |
| Works for parked-vehicle alerts | Only if someone calls | Yes: blocking, lights on, damage, security |
| Turn it off | Peel off the sticker | Pause or replace in one tap |
| Cost | Sticker + phone line or call center | Free |
What Autter does and doesn't do for businesses today
Autter is built for individual drivers, so be clear about the fit:
- One active code per account. Ideal for an owner-operator or a single work vehicle.
- Alerts go to the account owner, not to a dispatcher or a team inbox.
- No driver tracking or ratings dashboard. It's a private message channel, nothing more.
Running several vehicles and want them on one account? Tell us. We're gauging interest in fleet features.
How's-my-driving sticker questions
Do how's-my-driving stickers actually work?
They work when reporting is easy and the owner actually gets the message. A QR code makes it easy for a passenger or a parked driver to report in seconds, and Autter delivers it to you by text or email.
Can I put a how's-my-driving sticker on my personal car?
Yes. Many drivers use their Autter code that way. It also handles parked-car problems, like blocking or lights left on.
Will people scan a QR code while driving?
They shouldn't, and the sticker should say so through placement: put it where people see it when you're parked or stopped. Passengers and people on foot are the main senders.
Can I use Autter for my whole fleet?
Not yet. Each account has one active code today. Contact us if you need several vehicles under one account.
Does the sender see my phone number?
No. Your code holds a random identifier, not your number, name or plate. You only see the sender's number if they choose to share it.
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