Commercial trucking is heavily regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Key regulations that often come into play in crash litigation include:
- Hours of Service rules — limiting how long drivers can operate without rest
- Drug and alcohol testing requirements — pre-employment, random, and post-accident
- Vehicle inspection and maintenance standards — carriers must keep detailed records
- CDL requirements — drivers must hold proper licensing for the vehicle type
- Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) — mandate real-time tracking of driving hours
- FMCSA's SMS (Safety Measurement System) — tracks carrier safety performance over time
When a trucking company violates these rules and a crash occurs, those violations can support claims of negligence and, in some cases, gross negligence.
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