Truck Safety Information

Below are a few of the areas regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA):

Hours of service the amount of time a driver can drive. The amount of driving and off-duty time is required to be recorded in the driver’s log. If the driver's log indicates that the driver violated FMCSA hours-of-service regulations, there would be evidence that the accident was caused by driver fatigue.
Truck driver drug and alcohol use. FMCSA regulations require motor carriers to implement a successful controlled-substances-use-and-alcohol-misuse program. This requirement is meant to prevent truck accidents caused by drunk truck drivers and drivers who are taking drugs.
Truck parts and accessories, including tires, brakes, etc. FMCSA also has detailed requirements regarding parts and accessories necessary for safe operation. If our law firm is retained by you, we will look at whether the accident was caused, even in part, by improperly maintained equipment, the lack of safety equipment or any other equipment-related question, which would include problems with tires, lights, axles, coupling devices and towing equipment, brakes, engines and other equipment.

Footnotes:
1. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

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