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Tag: cell phone use while driving

Business
FMCSA adds phone use violations to CSA
Five texting and cell phone use violations will now contribute the highest (10 points) weighted severity to carriers’ numerical rankings.
February 3, 2012
Business
NTSB urges ban on cell phone use
Board recommended banning the use of mobile phones by commercial drivers except in emergencies.
September 14, 2011
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Business
Survey: Firms know of cell phone use
Survey results show that 62 percent of companies have written policies prohibiting employees from using a mobile phone while driving on the job.
May 17, 2011
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Business
Proposal to ban cell phone use by hazmat drivers
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has proposed to restrict the use of all handheld mobile telephones.
April 29, 2011
Business
DOT launches distracted driving video online
Online video series explores the consequences of texting and cell phone use while driving.
November 17, 2010
Business
Study links strict cell phone use to safety
Motor carriers with the highest safety performance records also are likely to have stringent cell phone use policies.
November 17, 2010
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Business
Some fleets proactive on distracted driving
In 2003 Schneider National examined its high-severity crashes and found well over half resulted from distracted driving.
September 22, 2010
Business
National distracted driving group formed
FocusDriven is organization devoted to raising awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.
January 15, 2010
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