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A lot of commercial drivers felt singled out when the U.S. Department of Transportation passed the new ban on handheld cell phones on January 3, 2012. The ban makes it illegal for commercial truck and bus drivers to use a handheld cell phone, extending to holding, dialing or reaching for the phone during interstate travel. The opposition stems from the number of crashes caused by cell phone use among all motorists and not just commercial vehicles.
The new law has a lot of people for and a lot of people against it, but it is the law. Some states
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Life-as-a-trucker.com is a website that attempts to increase the quality of truckers on the road by educating potential drivers on what to consider before becoming a trucker and what to expect if the decision is made to become a driver.
Hervy say's he hopes not only to change the face of the trucking industry with better quality drivers but also happier drivers who make trucking a solid successful career choice and not just a job. For people interested in learning about becoming a trucker or just learning more about the advantages and disadvantages of becoming a trucker before making the decision you can learn more about life as a trucker here.
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It has been announced as of September 18th 2008 that the Hours of Service rule will remain the same. The hour of service rule applies to the amount of time truckers can drive without taking a break. After 14 hours from their start time drivers are required to take a 10 hour break no matter how many miles have been driven. So for a trucker having a 12 volt portable T.V.
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Professional, over the road truck driving can take its toll on the human body. Stress, poor diet, low excercise and lack of rest often lead to health problems for truck drivers. Even local drivers experience the side effects of a professional driving career. Nothing is more important to the OTR driver than being able to start the day feeling rested and having the mental alertness that is needed for the safe operation of that 18 wheeler.
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