The attached "fact sheet" from the US DOT/FMCSA discusses the increased odds with being involved in a safety critical event while driving a CMV.  The chances are 23 times more than non distracted driving.  Put that in perspective, something we can all understand.  

 

If you normally earn $1000 per week and you increase your pay rate by 23 times you would make $23,000 per week.   Got your attention?  Maybe then you will notice the possible penalties listed in this fact sheet.  For texting or talking while operating a CMV the fines could go as high as $2,750 on the spot.  

 

As we have seen in our past, the company could also receive a fine in the mail as a result of you talking/texting while operating one of our trucks.  That fine can go as high as $11,000.