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FMCSA Issues Final RUle Restricting Cell Phone Use By Commercial Drivers

February 7, 2012 by

Don’t touch that phone! FMCSA issued its final rule restricting the use of hand-held mobile phones for commercial drivers . . .

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Got Questions?

August 11, 2010 by

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Distracted Driving…Unsafe, Illegal AND Expensive

February 2, 2010 by

On January 26, 2010, the US Department of Transportation announced the publication of regulations prohibiting texting by drivers of commercial vehicles such as large trucks and busses. The secretary of transportation, Ray Hood indicated that this would be an important step in eliminating the threat of distracted driving. Violations of the regulation could result in civil or criminal penalties of up to $2,750.00…

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