Cell | Text Detection

Cell | Text Detection Antenna—fleet managers now have a way to prevent cell phone use and receive alerts when a driver is using a cell phone while driving.

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Cell and Text Detection Antenna

Receive alerts when a driver is using a cell phone while driving

In 2011, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) issued regulations banning commercial drivers from using a hand-held phone while driving. This nationally enforced ruling has placed the responsibility on employers to prevent drivers from engaging in this distracted form of driving. Facing fines of up to $11,000, fleet managers now need a way to prevent cell phone use in their vehicles. With inthinc's directional cell and text detection antenna, fleet managers can now be notified when a driver is inappropriately using a cell phone while driving.

Patented Detection Solution

This state of the art technology is the first of its kind. While other systems use preventative measures, such as signal blocking applications, these applications may be limited to certain types of smart phones (typically BlackBerry® only), or may be challenging to enforce from a management perspective. The inthinc directional antenna is a foolproof cell detection service, sending managers automatic notifications via email, text message or phone call when drivers' vehicles are in motion while a cell phone is in use.

inthinc's antenna detects cell phone waves emitted from the driver seat and reports it to the inthinc.com management portal. This technology can decipher various wave frequencies including phone calls, text messages and emails. Managers may adjust the settings to either send an in-cab voice alert to drivers when a cell signal is detected, or quietly report the violation to the manager.

Installation

The installation process takes 20 minutes and is a quick upgrade for vehicles already using the waySmart™ solution. The 4" x 6" box antenna is installed directly above the driver's head, while a cord is passed through the ceiling of the vehicle back into the waySmart head unit. After a quick firmware update, your system is ready to detect cell use and text messaging.

FMCSA Ruling — FMCSA 35-11

• Federal civil penalties up to $2,750 for each offense for drivers violating the restriction
• Disqualification from operating a CMV for multiple offenses
• Companies will face a maximum fine of $11,000
• Employer held responsible for drivers actions

FMCSA Has Indicated Written Policies Are Not Enough

Dangers of Cell Phone Use*

• 5,474 fatalities caused by distracted driving in 2009
• Nearly half a million drivers were injured by distracted driving in 2009
• Distracted driving makes up for 16% of all traffic fatalities
• Commercial drivers reaching for an object, like a cell phone, are three times more likely to be involved in an accident
• Commercial drivers dialing a cell phone are six times more likely to be involved in an accident

* NHTSA - http://distraction.gov/content/get-the-facts