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Mobile Phone Restrictions Fact Sheet

A new FMCSA rule restricts the use of all hand-held mobile devices by drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). This rulemaking restricts a CMV driver from holding a mobile device to make a call, or dialing by pressing more than a single button. CMV drivers who use a mobile phone while...

No Texting Rule Fact Sheet

FMCSA has published new rules that restrict texting and the use of hand-held mobile phones by truck and bus drivers while operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV).

Research commissioned by FMCSA shows the odds of being involved in a safety-critical event (e.g., crash, near-crash,...

Commercial Motor Vehicle Facts – March 2013

Statistical Facst for the years 2010, 2011, and 2012, including: Police-Reported Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes, Traffic Crash Victims, Estimated Costs of Commercial Motor Vehicle Crashes, Registered Vehicles and Vehicle Mile Traveled, Motor Carriers, Household Goods, Commecial Motor Vehicle...