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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) oversees all national truck cab and tractor-trailer regulations. |
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| Author: Paula Blackburn |
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The rules and regulations put in place by the FMCSA are intended to protect both the trucker and all other drivers on the road. These laws are enforced through audits and at weigh stations on every major U.S. highway. Despite the efforts of the FMCSA, preventable truck accidents continue to be a major problem on our roadways. When you or a loved one are injured in a truck accident, you need an experienced attorney on your side to make sure the company, the driver, and every other responsible party is held accountable for negligence and/or recklessness.
Federal Trucking Law Basics
Federal trucking laws cover every aspect of operating a commercial vehicle. Of course, there are obvious laws including those that prohibit drug and alcohol use and mandate insurance coverage; these apply to every driver on the road. However, truckers have many additional regulations that must be followed.
Some of these trucker-specific regulations include:
A truck driver must be at least 21 years old
A truck driver may not drive more than 16 hours in any 24 hour period
A truck driver must attend safety courses
A truck driver must have a current commercial drivers license
A truck driver must adhere to both scheduled and necessary maintenance of his vehicle
In addition to these regulations, the FMCSA has regulations for trucking companies that include:
How heavy a load can be
Proper loading and securing
Proper maintenance of trailers
Demands that can be placed on a driver
The penalty for failure to adhere to any of these regulations can range from heavy fines to company closure.
Truck Accidents Still Occur
Despite these regulations, avoidable truck accidents are still all too common on our roadways. Trucking accidents account for over 90% of all car accident deaths, and an untold number of serious injuries. When a company or a driver violates FMCSA regulations, an experienced truck accident attorney can make sure you are fully compensated for all of your injuries.
If you have been injured in a tractor-trailer accident in Washington D.C., Maryland, or Virginia, please visit the website of the experienced truck accident attorneys at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. today.
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If you have been injured in a tractor-trailer accident in Washington D.C., Maryland, or Virginia, please visit the website of the experienced truck accident attorneys at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. today.
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