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FMCSA Trucking Safety Regulations
In an effort to reduce injury accidents and fatalities involving large trucks and buses, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) established the United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in 2000. The goal of the organization is to reduce the number of crashes, fatalities and injuries by regulating the trucking and transportation industry. FMCSA trucking regulations relate to:
Driver Service Hours: Drivers may drive a maximum of 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty. A driver may also not drive a truck after working more than 60 hours in seven consecutive days or 70 hours in eight consecutive days. These regulations are aimed to prevent accidents caused by driver fatigue, one of the most common causes of truck accidents.
Hazardous Material Transportation: Special safety permits are required for trucks that transport explosives, toxic inhalant materials, radioactive materials, and refrigerated liquid methane, natural gas, or compressed gas. Drivers must also undergo specific training for proper safety of transporting hazardous materials. About 200 hazardous material (HAZMAT) trucks per year are involved in fatal crashes. Trucking companies transporting hazardous materials are also required to carry additional insurance.
Inspections: Vehicles must be inspected regularly. Records must be kept of all inspections. Drivers are required to prepare a report in writing at the end of each day’s work on at least the following:
- Coupling devices
- Emergency equipment
- Horn
- Lighting devices and reflectors
- Parking (hand) brake
- Rear vision mirrors
- Service brakes including trailer brake connections
- Steering mechanism
- Tires
- Wheels and rims
- Windshield wipers
Repairs: A truck must not be operated if it is in unsafe condition that will likely result in breakdown or accident. Records must be kept of all repairs, and parts and accessories must be in safe and proper operating condition at all times.
Maintenance: Preventative maintenance must be performed regularly, and records must be kept of all vehicle maintenance.
Trucking companies sometimes take illegal measures to reduce costs that increase risk of accidents, such as delaying tire replacements or postponing required maintenance. After a truck accident, a thorough investigation is necessary to determine the cause of a truck accident and whether the driver and the trucking company were in compliance with federally mandated rules and regulations. Sacramento truck accident attorneys at Estey & Bomberger promptly obtain all available records following large truck cases, and thoroughly review all data and determine whether the trucking company violated federal safety regulations.
Sacramento Truck Accident Attorney Consultation
Because you have only a limited amount of time to file a claim for truck accident injury or wrongful death, it is important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible following an accident. An experienced truck crash lawyer can also help preserve evidence, obtain witnesses, and gather other valuable information.
To set up your free case review with a Sacramento tractor-trailer accident attorney at Estey & Bomberger, call us 24 hours a day at (916) 903-5217. We are happy to give you an honest assessment of the value of your potential claim and answer any questions you may have. Our attorneys are able to discuss your case over the phone or meet you at our office, your home or hospital, or any convenient location. If we represent you in your Sacramento truck accident case, we will not charge any legal fees unless we win.
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