Maintenance and inspection logs
Maintenance and inspection logs are critical records that reveal whether a truck was properly serviced and safe to operate. They often become central evidence in determining liability after an accident.
Commercial truck
Driving under the influence
Because of the catastrophic damage a commercial truck can cause, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is one of the most serious violations in the trucking industry. Federal rules set stricter standards for truck drivers than for regular motorists.
Truck maintenance and inspection requirements
Proper maintenance and regular inspections are critical to ensuring that commercial trucks operate safely on U.S. highways. Federal and state regulations impose strict obligations on carriers and drivers to keep vehicles roadworthy.
Hours of Service regulations
Driver fatigue is one of the leading causes of truck accidents in the United States. To address this, the FMCSA enforces strict Hours of Service (HOS) regulations that dictate how long truck drivers can be on the road before resting.
Definition of truck accidents
Before diving into legal complexities, it’s essential to establish what exactly qualifies as a truck accident in the context of U.S. law and litigation.