Yes—sometimes the trucking company can also be held responsible. Under the legal doctrine of “respondeat superior,” employers may be liable for the actions of employees who cause harm while performing their job duties.
For example, a trucking company could be responsible if the driver was:
- On duty or making deliveries
- Driving a company-owned truck
- Performing work tasks at the time of the crash
In many cases, trucking companies may also be directly liable for:
- Negligent hiring or training
- Failing to maintain trucks properly
- Pushing drivers to violate federal safety rules
Investigating these cases often involves reviewing safety records from the SAFER system used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which tracks carrier crash history, inspections, and safety ratings.
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