31May 19
Driver Safety
Safety is a top priority at ELE Logistics and we wanted to focus on one area that we see a common issue in the transportation world. The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) had issued a rule that restricts the use of all hand-held mobile devices by drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). This rule restricts the driver from holding a mobile device to make a call, or dialing by pressing more than a single button. CMV drivers can use a mobile phone only if it is a hands-free phone located in close proximity. Research shows that CMV drivers who…