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Overdrive Extra
Time to get tougher on the motoring public’s distraction
Is it time to treat distraction behind the wheel among the motoring public as tough as DUI? Clifford Peterson suggests trucking organizations would do well to team up with insurers to at the very least increase penalties for motorists’ distraction, to combat what’s clearly a safety problem.
August 15, 2019
Overdrive Extra
A positive example for Joe Public, and the influence of professionalism
If truckers do not appreciate other truckers, how on earth can we expect Joe Public to appreciate what we do to make their lives easier? Read more on Overdrive.
July 13, 2018
Business
Rand McNally’s new multifunction tablet combines GPS, dashcam and more in one package
Rand McNally’s new dashboard device combines truck-specific navigation, an on-board SiriusXM radio, voice assistance, a built-in dashcam and hands-free calling and texting.
May 2, 2017
Overdrive Extra
Driving blindfolded or asleep? Avoid these states
Atlas Van Lines has put together a clever infographic highlighting statistics about distracted driving and safety.
November 21, 2012
Channel 19
Truckers to DOT: ‘Smartphones are winning’
Smartphones are whipping the Department of Transportation in the battle for the attention of the motoring public, wrote Whitesboro, Texas-based Pennco Transportation driver Martin Groseclose on Overdrive’s Facebook page, in response to last week’s news of the DOT’s strategy for dealing with the epidemic of four-wheeler distracted driving. If you missed said news, check it […]
June 12, 2012
Voices
Roadside Attractions
Stowaways are caught, Overdrive has a young fan, how to prevent joint pain, freight rates are holding and other industry oddities and news items are featured along with Truck Gallery.
January 1, 2012
Channel 19
Kicking the habit: Why a blanket cell-phone ban won’t work
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 wide problem of motorist distraction on the highways, the National Transportation Safety Board formally recommended that all personal electronic devices be banned from use while […]
December 15, 2011
Channel 19
Texting temptation: A little ditty — and more — to help you resist
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 answer the spouse’s question with a quick “N-O” or, yes, the opposite? Next time that thought fires in your head, Winnipeg, Manitoba-based high school […]
September 8, 2011
Channel 19
Auto-texting, safety-minded app available for Android, Blackberry
On the heels of the Department of Transportation’s proposed rule to ban handheld cell phone use by commercial drivers, I’ve been hearing from haulers who object to being singled out on the issue, as seems to be the modus operandi of this department when it comes to driving behavior of late. Given the predominance of […]
December 21, 2010
Business
FMCSA proposes rule to ban texting by truckers
The proposal would impose sanctions on drivers and bar motor carriers from allowing their drivers to text while driving.
March 31, 2010
Business
White House reviews cell phone use rule
The U.S. Department of Transportation has drafted a proposed regulation that would ban text messaging and restrict cell phone use.
March 19, 2010
Business
Pulse
Safety restrictions that are prudent for professional drivers should also be prudent for amateurs.
March 1, 2010
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