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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published their final rule for the cell phone ban. It is important to note that although the Federal Regulation is effective today, (Jan 3), Alaska DOT&PF/MSCVE Commercial Vehicle Inspectors will not be able to enforce these regulations for inter and intra state commercial vehicles in Alaska until they are adopted into the Alaska Administrative Code (Alaska regs). This adoption will probably not occur for several months. An inspector may inform you orally but will not be writing any violations on inspection reports or any citations. It is also important to remember that Alaska FMCSA authorized personnel may write you (an interstate carrier) a citation for that big fine.
The Alaska Trucking Association strongly recommends that you develop a company policy to direct your drivers to begin to follow these federal regs as a matter of good safety practices. Distracted driving is a problem and we need to do our part. If there are any questions, please contact our office.
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Summary of Final Rule
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FMCSA has issued the Final Rule restricting the use of cellular phones by CMV Drivers.
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Top 5 Ways Your MCS-150 Can Hurt Your CSA Score
There are not many “gimmes” in life, but I think I have one for you. For anyone unclear on the concept: In golf, a gimme is a shot that the other players agree can count automatically without actually being played. In other words – get a benefit from hardly any work on your part. Sound good? In the world of transportation safety, improving your carrier’s CSA score by submitting a new MCS-150 form qualifies as a gimme.
Final Rule Bans Use of Hand-Held Cell Phones
Unless you have a hands-free mobile phone that can start or stop a call with one button or is voice-activated, you’ll soon be taking a bigger risk using your cell phone while driving a commercial vehicle. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration have issued a final rule that bans the use of hand-held mobile phones. The rule will take effect 30 days after it is published in the Federal Register, which hasn’t happened yet.
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ATA has been serving the needs of the state’s trucking industry for over 50 years. ATA is one of the few organizations promoting and protecting the interests of the transportation industry before the legislature, administrative agencies and courts. ATA has partnered with the Division of Motor Vehicles to provide titling, registration, driving records and many other DMV services without the long wait time of going to the DMV. Our Association also provides many services which improve the efficiency of our member’s operations. Visit our services page for more information about how ATA can help your company.
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