Cell phone ban

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Goodneighbor, Feb 13, 2012.

  1. drvrtech77

    drvrtech77 Road Train Member

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    I guess they better ban qualcomms too...that constant beeping for unread msgs can be a distraction too.
     
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  3. bigdogpile

    bigdogpile Road Train Member

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    Yea these new laws suck..Who freed the slaves and said women can vote ?:biggrin_25522::biggrin_25522:
     
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  4. bulletproof77

    bulletproof77 Medium Load Member

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    That is something they CAN fire you for...plus do you really want to sink that low ?
     
  5. bulletproof77

    bulletproof77 Medium Load Member

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    We have already faced this situation a few times. And in our cases, both drivers retained their jobs. It all depends upon your contract language.
     
  6. Onetruckpony

    Onetruckpony Medium Load Member

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    I sure miss the days when a phone call home at night was something to look forward to.
    Now the phone rings constantly with such pressing questions as "Whatcha doin?"

    I love the new law as it provided an excuse not to answer the dang thing all the time.."Sorry, I was driving and couldn't risk the ticket." :D

    If you look into this a bit they are just covering their arse as if the company allows phone use its a fine of up to $11,000 for them.
     
  7. jayrock

    jayrock Bobtail Member

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    Thats crazy, going a bit far. Big brother is always watching.
     
  8. jayrock

    jayrock Bobtail Member

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    You make a good point about tham covering their backside. I love those "whatcha doin" calls, whatcha think I'm doin, maybe...DRIVING.
     
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  9. Preacher Man

    Preacher Man Road Train Member

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    I've always had unlimited plans and never had a usage list. If you look at my bill it shows the date I paid it, the amount and that it's unlimited. If you look at my phone you can find the last ten phone calls I placed. Good luck proving I didn't pull over long enough to push two buttons to call home or the company.
     
  10. Corporal_Clegg

    Corporal_Clegg Road Train Member

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    So because your to big of a pansy to control your own phone the rest of us should suffer?

    And no, they wont get fined if your using hands free as it is NOT illegal to talk on the phone and drive.
     
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  11. Red Sovine

    Red Sovine Light Load Member

    You should talk to your union representative, LOL.
     
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