Texting (or Not) While Driving — the Local Trucking Angle
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As of this writing, 34 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam have adopted laws prohibiting texting while driving. These laws cover all drivers, not just truck drivers.
Click here to see a table of all current state texting laws.
Illinois, Texas, and Arkansas also ban any use of cell phones in school and construction zones.
Don't Text and Drive Your Truck!
Also, for just over a calendar quarter now, no truck driver in the nation may text while transporting hazmat. Click here to read more.
What is your experience with local trucking and the new texting laws?
–The Editors
Forget the law. The issue is one of LIABILITY. If your driver gets in an accident while texting you may be faced with a claim much larger than your insurance coverage. End of business. Every trucking company should have a policy against any form of electronic communication while driving, both for public safety and liability avoidance.