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.’ “
Qualified Over the Road Drivers wanted by YRC Freight
May 16, 2012
YRC Freight is looking to hire 200 qualified over the road truck drivers in several cities, including Buffalo, New York. The Western New York terminal is in Tonawanda, New York. Truck drivers willing to haul over the road should look at the YRC website at: www.yrcfrieght.com/careers. Drive safe.