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It Is Illegal For Commercial Truck Drivers to Text at the Wheel

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It Is Illegal For Commercial Truck Drivers to Text at the Wheel

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  1. It Is Illegal For Commercial Truck Drivers To Text At The Wheel

  2. With the rise of smartphones and other mobile devices like tablets, more people are texting and driving than ever before. Studies about road safety make it pretty clear that any form of distraction while at the wheel can be deadly to everyone else and yourself.

  3. When the person indulging in a distraction is a commercial truck driver, everyone else on the road assumes the vast majority of the risk. Missouri is one of a few states left that does not outlaw texting behind the wheel for adults.

  4. However, that law only applies to people driving passenger vehicles. There are federal rules in place that prohibit commercial truck drivers from texting or otherwise engaging in screen-based distraction while at the wheel. No matter how careful you are around trucks, you can’t control the drivers’ poor choices.

  5. There are Many Reasons Why Truck Drivers Text While Driving Working as a truck driver is not an easy job. There are very long hours, often compounded by strict deadlines. Some companies even pay less to drivers who don’t make their deliveries on time. Beyond that, people driving commercially in the United States often spend days or weeks away from their families. It can be a lonely and boring job.

  6. In some ways, texting for commercial drivers seems to make sense. It can keep them awake and alert and stave off the depression that may come from the isolation inherent in their jobs. Unfortunately, truck drivers have brains that work just like the rest of them. They can’t focus on the road and the screen at the same time.

  7. Federal Commercial Driving Rules Prohibit Texting In order to reduce the risk of distraction at the wheel, the Federal Motor Carrier (FMCSA) has a ban in place on all texting for commercial drivers. Texting does not just mean sending SMS messages two other cellphone users. Safety Administration

  8. Under the definition from the FMCSA, texting includes SMS messaging, instant messaging, sending emails, typing commands or website addresses, and even pressing more than one button to dial or hang up the phone.Any commercial driver who violates this law could face a ticket. More importantly, he or she could lose eligibility for commercial driving in the future.

  9. For truck-related crash, it is important to carefully explore the potential that distraction played a part in the crash. Cell Phone records can produce valuable information, even if the truck driver intentionally deleted messages immediately after the crash. People who get hurt by distracted commercial drivers, deserve compensation for their injuries and losses. those who end up hurt in a drivers, including

  10. if you or someone you care about has been in a truck crash that was caused by the negligence of a truck driver or company, the team at Peddicord & Townsend LLC is ready to help. they will investigate what happened so they can secure the compensation you are entitled to. Call them when you need a Kansas City truck accident attorney.

  11. Contact: Peddicord & Townsend LLC: Address: 1517 Oak Street Kansas City, MO 64108 Phone: 816-842-3200

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