In the News: DOT Prohibits Texting by Bus and Truck Drivers
In a continued effort to battle distracted driving practices, Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood announced a federal ban on texting while driving by drivers of commercial vehicles, like buses and large trucks. This move is part of a larger DOT campaign to put an end to distracted driving.
But how does this affect transit agencies or fleet-based businesses already using in-vehicle mobile devices with integrated SMS, or texting, technology? Is it possible to continue using these devices without violating the new DOT measures?
It is possible to reach a middle ground between using in-vehicle mobile devices, which make your jobs more efficient, and following safe driving practices. Here is a white paper dedicated to the issue of selecting mobile computing technology which minimizes driver distraction and can increase safety. It’s free for you to read.
Solid blog. I got a lot of good info. I’ve been keeping an eye on this technology for awhile. It’s intriguing how it keeps shifting, yet some of the core elements remain the same. Have you seen much change since Google made their latest acquisition in the domain?