ATA has released the following statement in regards to DOT's action to ban the use of handheld wireless devices:

ATA recognizes that texting while driving substantially elevates the risk of being involved in a crash and, to promote highway safety, we support DOT's action to ban the use of handheld wireless devices by commercial drivers to send or receive text messages.  We look forward to getting more details on the Secretary's action tomorrow.  This prohibition would be enforced against drivers of commercial vehicles, including trucks and buses.  ATA would like to see a ban on texting extended to all automobile drivers as well. DOT could influence the states to do so.
This is not a new issue for ATA. In October 2008, ATA issued an 18-point safety agenda and one item recommended limiting of use of such devices.

Attached is a list of all states who have banned handheld wireless devices while driving. The Association supports this legislation in West Virginia for all vehicles.