http://handsfreeinfo.com/tennessee-cell-phone-laws-legislation Text messaging, distracted driving safety Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:44:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://handsfreeinfo.com/tennessee-cell-phone-laws-legislation/comment-page-1#comment-9087 Editor Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:28:21 +0000 http://handsfreeinfo.com/?p=122#comment-9087 That is the federal fine for interstate truckers (see previous comment). The added fine for employers could hit $11,000. There are a few Google references to Tennessee trucking and cell phones, but those articles refer to the federal prohibitions, which go into effect in a few weeks. That is the federal fine for interstate truckers (see previous comment). The added fine for employers could hit $11,000. There are a few Google references to Tennessee trucking and cell phones, but those articles refer to the federal prohibitions, which go into effect in a few weeks.

]]> http://handsfreeinfo.com/tennessee-cell-phone-laws-legislation/comment-page-1#comment-9086 Al Garon Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:49:37 +0000 http://handsfreeinfo.com/?p=122#comment-9086 I have had a couple of drivers come in and say that the new fine for commercial drivers in the State of Tennissee will be $2,750.00 for talking or texting on a cell phone. Is this true & if it is can you send me something on it? I have had a couple of drivers come in and say that the new fine for commercial drivers in the State of Tennissee will be $2,750.00 for talking or texting on a cell phone. Is this true & if it is can you send me something on it?

]]> http://handsfreeinfo.com/tennessee-cell-phone-laws-legislation/comment-page-1#comment-8983 Editor Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:47:09 +0000 http://handsfreeinfo.com/?p=122#comment-8983 Mike, the new federal regulation prohibits interstate truck and bus drivers from using hand-held cell phones while operating their vehicles. They already are prohibited from texting while driving. The cell phone rule takes effect 30 days after publication in the Federal Register, so late December sounds right. Read the <a href="http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/rulemakings/final/Mobile_phone_NFRM.pdf" rel="nofollow">trucking cell phone regulation</a>. Mike, the new federal regulation prohibits interstate truck and bus drivers from using hand-held cell phones while operating their vehicles. They already are prohibited from texting while driving. The cell phone rule takes effect 30 days after publication in the Federal Register, so late December sounds right. Read the trucking cell phone regulation.

]]> http://handsfreeinfo.com/tennessee-cell-phone-laws-legislation/comment-page-1#comment-8968 mike Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:53:22 +0000 http://handsfreeinfo.com/?p=122#comment-8968 is there any new laws going afect dec 31 2011 comercial trucks?cel phone use? is there any new laws going afect dec 31 2011 comercial trucks?cel phone use?

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