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Cell Phone while Driving??

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by hondadrv24, Jan 28, 2008.

Does your company allow cell phones while driving?

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    Yes

    5 vote(s)
    50.0%
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    NO, Not at all

    3 vote(s)
    30.0%
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    Yes, but only with a headset.

    4 vote(s)
    40.0%
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  1. Jan 28, 2008 #1
    hondadrv24

    hondadrv24 Light Load Member

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    My Company just issued a no talking while driving rule. I was wondering if this is starting to become a common thing??
     
    hondadrv24, Jan 28, 2008
    hondadrv24, Jan 28, 2008
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  3. Jan 28, 2008 #2
    bullhaulerswife

    bullhaulerswife Forum Leader/Admin Staff Member Administrator

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    Haven't heard much on it. If you have a blue tooth head set, I don't see the problem. :biggrin_25513:
     
    bullhaulerswife, Jan 28, 2008
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  4. Jan 28, 2008 #3
    myminpins

    myminpins Road Train Member

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    Mike ALWAYS uses his headset when driving. Works for me :)
     
    myminpins, Jan 28, 2008
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  5. Jan 29, 2008 #4
    hondadrv24

    hondadrv24 Light Load Member

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    They are telling us no phone while driving at all, bluetooth or otherwise. I always used my bluetooth because I cant stand holding the phone up there, my arm always gets tired of holding it and eventually i would prop myself up which makes me less aware of my surroundings. I loved using my bluetooth.
     
    hondadrv24, Jan 29, 2008
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  7. Jan 29, 2008 #5
    LadyTrucker99

    LadyTrucker99 Heavy Load Member

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    I dont make a habit of usin the phone while driving--but if i have to i will use a headset of some sort.
     
    LadyTrucker99, Jan 29, 2008
    LadyTrucker99, Jan 29, 2008
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  8. Jan 29, 2008 #6
    peanut

    peanut Bobtail Member

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    J.B. Hunt enforce there policy to all drivers....Do not use your cell phone while driving in the company terminals or drop yards.........and if they catch you that is a write-up......They are big on safety.....
     
    peanut, Jan 29, 2008
    peanut, Jan 29, 2008
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  9. Jan 29, 2008 #7
    Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    Passed 2 of them today that were on the phone.
     
    Roadmedic, Jan 29, 2008
    Roadmedic, Jan 29, 2008
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  10. Jan 29, 2008 #8
    jlkklj777

    jlkklj777 20 Year Truckload Veteran

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    Eastern Freightways posted a memo in regard to NYC and Nj laws requiring hands free devices. I do not recall them prohibiting cell phone usage though.

    Just smart to use a headset especially when they only cost about 20 to 30 bucks for a plantronics headset. I know some blue tooth wireless headsets can get pretty expensive but thats up to the buyer wether they want to spend the extra money.
     
    jlkklj777, Jan 29, 2008
    jlkklj777, Jan 29, 2008
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  11. Jan 30, 2008 #9
    squirrellsgnwild

    squirrellsgnwild Medium Load Member

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    keep in mind that some states require you to use some kind of hands free device when driving. I believe California now has that law.
     
    squirrellsgnwild, Jan 30, 2008
    squirrellsgnwild, Jan 30, 2008
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  12. Jan 30, 2008 #10
    pjw044

    pjw044 Heavy Load Member

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    Ca law goes into effect on 7/1/2008
     
    pjw044, Jan 30, 2008
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