The AJJ reported today that Los Angeles Times (10/2, Geiger) reported that ” ‘In an effort to curb accidents caused by distracted driving, the Obama administration has banned federal employees from text messaging while driving and said it would consider new restrictions on cellphone use by rail, truck and bus drivers.’ President Obama ‘signed an executive order Wednesday night telling federal employees not to send text messages while driving on the job or in a government-owned vehicle.’ And ‘also Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood called on state and local governments to pass laws to discourage distracted driving.’ “

Bus Company Ordered Closed:Putting Passengers in Luggage Compartment
As a truck accident attorney and bus accident attorney, I have seen all kinds of dangerous situations created. But Haines Tours has a first. Friday the FMCSA, the Federal Motor Carrier Safe ordered Haines cease operations when 6 passengers were found in a luggage compartment.