About the U.S. Department of Transportation FMSCA driver safety. The FMCSA and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) have published rules specifically prohibiting interstate truck/bus drivers and drivers who transport placardable quantities of hazardous materials from texting or using hand-held mobile phones while operating their vehicles. The joint rules are the latest actions by the U.S. Department of Transportation to end distracted driving. Violations can result in fines and/or driver disqualifications and will impact a motor carrier’s and/or driver’s Safety Measurement System (SMS) results. Click the links below for more info:

 

• Distracted Driving: What You Need to Know

• No Texting Rule Fact Sheet

• ​Mobile Phone Restrictions Fact Sheet

• Frequently Asked Questions

 

We can help you save time, money and even lives. FleetTalk by Rock Communications can help you plan, develop and install affordable, two-way radio solutions in full compliance with DOT rules and regulations. We can help keep your drivers in constant communication, focused on their destinations and safer on the road. Here's we can help:

 

• Comply with Department of Transportation rules and regulations

• Improve overall safety for your drivers and others on the road

• Avoid distracted driving to reduce tickets, accidents and lawsuits