New Phone Rule

SUMMARY: ​

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FMCSA and PHMSA are amending the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) and the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to restrict the use of hand-held mobile telephones by drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs).

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/rulemakings/final/Mobile_phone_NFRM.pdf

Mark​

 

Does it matter? buy him a Blue Tooth and call it a day...




American Trucker

 

OMG, I cannot believe you would even ask a silly question.
If your driving... wear a #### headset and pay attention !!!

 

the rule applies to CMV drivers. Holding a class C CDL , means this affects him too.

 

I don't care if you are driving a CMV, a Car, a Bike, a Horse and Buggy, if you feel the need to talk while you're driving get a hands free device. The phone call can wait otherwise, you have a responsibility to everyone on the road. Everyone needs to quit being to selfish and think of others.

 

Really .... I thought this was a forum to ask questions. Do you wear the fingerless gloves too?

 

very true, my employer doesnt allow any phone use while the truck is moving (not even with BlueTooth). Even Safety isnt allowed to call you while your driving. They have to QC you and ask you to stop and call them when you can.

The only person allowed to call us is the Owner of the company.



American Trucker

 

I'm cool with that, my company has no phone policy. We're writing one, but it sounds like were too worried that we might offend people if it's worded too strongly.

 

I can respect a company's policy regarding no cell phone use while the vehicle is in motion.

But why stop there? The CB is way more distracting/annoying then a cell phone...