04/08/2026
It only takes a few seconds.
A quick look at your phone.
Adjusting GPS.
Looking away from the road longer than you should.
That’s all it takes to change everything.
Every year, thousands of lives are lost to distracted driving not because people are reckless, but because they think they have a second to spare.
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, recognized by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
This isn’t just about rules it’s about real people who didn’t make it home.
Put the phone down.
Set it before you drive.
Stay focused the entire time.
Because someone’s life including yours depends on it.
-Melissa Lucchesi, Safety Compliance Coordinator