What if I’m Involved in a Truck Accident Where the Truck was Hauling Hazardous Materials?

by Mike | Jul 19, 2012 | Securities Fraud

Part 6 in an 8-Part Summary of Trucking Regulations…   FMCSA Reg. Part 397 re hazardous materials One of the most dangerous situations that arise out of commercial trucking surrounds the transportation of hazardous materials. Recently, the Federal Motor Carrier...

What Duties do Trucking Companies and Drivers Have to Maintain Their Trucks?

by Mike | Jul 18, 2012 | Securities Fraud

Part 5 in an 8-Part Summary of Trucking Regulations…   FMCSA Reg. Part 396 re inspection, repair and maintenance requirements What duties do trucking companies and drivers have to maintain their trucks? Perhaps the core element in the safe operation of...

What if the Driver Involved in my Truck Accident Was Fatigued?

by Mike | Jul 17, 2012 | Securities Fraud

Part 4 in an 8-Part Summary of Trucking Regulations…   FMCSA Reg. Part 392 re rules of driving, fatigue, schedules In recent years there has been increased attention given to the fact that fatigued drivers are a danger to themselves and others on the road....

Are Commercial Trucks Required to Have Minimum Insurance Coverage?

by Mike | Jul 16, 2012 | Securities Fraud

Part 3 in an 8-Part Summary of Trucking Regulations…   FMCSA Reg. Parts 387 re insurance requirements Just as regular car and truck drivers are required to maintain minimum levels of insurance coverage in order to legally operate their automobiles; operators of...

What Standards Must a Truck Driver Pass to Receive a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)?

by Mike | Jul 15, 2012 | Securities Fraud

Part 2 in an 8-Part Summary of Trucking Regulations…   FMCSA Regs. Parts 383 and 391 re commercial drivers license (CDL) standards and qualifications of drivers The federal government readily acknowledges that operating a over the road tractor and trailer is...

What if Alcohol or Drug Use Was a Factor in my Truck Accident?

by Mike | Jul 14, 2012 | Securities Fraud

Part 1 in an 8-Part Summary of Trucking Regulations…   FMCSA Regs. Parts 40 and 382 re drug and alcohol use Unfortunately, the use of alcohol and/or drugs by a truck driver is a common cause of truck accidents.  If you’ve been injured in such an accident where...