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Kicking the habit: Why a blanket cell-phone ban won’t work

December 15, 2011

As if hearing the plethora of truck drivers' objections to the prohibitions on handheld cell use in-cab while driving, minus any similar prohibition for the motoring public and given the ...

Safety board urges total cell phone use ban by all drivers

December 14, 2011

NTSB’s recommendation would have to be adopted separately by each U.S. state since states have authority over driver behavior.

Modest proposal: ‘Ban truck driving’

December 9, 2011

The comments on the news of the handheld cellphone ban while driving for the interstate pilots of the nation's tractor-trailer rigs continue to come in. (Read them for yourself here, ...

Fed agency measures distracted-driving deaths

December 9, 2011

New data released by NHTSA using its refined methodology show an estimated 3,092 fatalities in distraction-affected crashes in 2010.

Idaho, Tennessee to mount holiday patrols

November 17, 2011

Idaho police statewide will conduct an enforcement campaign to target impaired driving Nov. 19-27.

NTSB urges ban on cell phone use

September 14, 2011

Board recommended banning the use of mobile phones by commercial drivers except in emergencies.

Texting temptation: A little ditty — and more — to help you resist

September 8, 2011

A little good humor today -- with a safety message to boot. Admit it: We've all been tempted when it comes to texting while driving, right? What will it hurt to ...

Speakout

September 1, 2011

Truckers weigh in on such issues as sleep apnea, distracted driving, 9/11 and safety measures.

Maine to ban texting

June 3, 2011

The law makes Maine the 33rd state to prohibit texting behind the wheel.

Survey: Firms know of cell phone use

May 17, 2011

Survey results show that 62 percent of companies have written policies prohibiting employees from using a mobile phone while driving on the job.
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