Distracted Driving Truth's 

The Phone Is One of the Biggest Risks

Distracted driving is not just a bad habit. It is a deadly driving behavior that affects families, employers, fleets, and everyone sharing the road.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,208 people were killed in crashes involving distracted drivers in 2024, and an estimated 315,167 people were injured in distracted-driving crashes.

A Few Seconds Can Change Everything

Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for about 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that is like driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed.

That is why “just checking a message” is never harmless behind the wheel.

Written Policies Are Not Always Enough

Many families and companies have rules against phone use while driving. The problem is enforcement.

A driver can sign a policy, attend a safety meeting, and still reach for the phone when no one is watching.

The Distracted Driving Device helps add accountability by keeping the phone secured while driving and alerting management, parents, or guardians if the phone is removed.

For Commercial Drivers, the Risk Is Even Greater

Commercial drivers are held to a higher safety standard. FMCSA rules restrict texting and hand-held mobile phone use while operating a commercial motor vehicle.

Using a hand-held mobile phone or texting while driving a commercial motor vehicle can result in penalties up to $2,750 for drivers and up to $11,000 for employers who allow or require prohibited use. Violations can also affect driver qualification and fleet safety records.

Distracted Driving Can Cost More Than a Ticket

For trucking companies, delivery fleets, contractors, and service companies, distracted driving can lead to:

Higher insurance premiums
Lawsuits and liability exposure
Vehicle damage
Lost productivity
Injured drivers
Injured members of the public
CDL consequences
Damage to the company’s reputation

One distracted-driving incident can cost far more than prevention.

A Phone-Free Policy Needs a Real Enforcement Tool

The Distracted Driving Device is designed to help families, businesses, and fleet owners reduce phone access while driving.

It can help support:

A written distracted-driving policy
Driver signed agreements
Fleet safety programs
Parent/teen driver rules
Insurance broker discussions
Driver accountability
Management alerts

Important Truth

The Distracted Driving Device does not guarantee accident prevention, eliminate liability, or replace driver training, company safety policies, or legal compliance.

What it does is simple:

It helps keep the phone out of the driver’s hands and creates another layer of accountability.

The Bottom Line

Distracted driving is preventable.

The question is not whether phone use behind the wheel is dangerous.

The question is:

What are you doing to stop it before something happens?