Life on the road can be a little boring and a little lonely when all you have to think about is what winch straps you need to buy for proper cargo securement. Sometimes it’s nice to have a little escape from the world of trucking. Cell phones have done a great job at helping us drivers keep in touch with friends and loved ones, without interfering with our work—or so we though. According to research done by the FMCSA, drivers who send and receive text messages take their eyes off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds out of every 6 seconds while texting. Those recent finding have lead Roy LaHood to announce a proposal that places an interim ban on texting for truckers behind the wheel. In February, the DOT issued sample legislation to make it easier for state traffic officers to enforce federal regulation banning truck drivers from texting while driving. They also announced a partnership with Cornell University to increase community collaboration with the public on the rulemaking process. This will be done through an online forum where people can learn and discuss the proposed federal regulations. This exchange of feedback should be helpful for the department.
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