Truck accidents are often much more serious and life-threatening than car accidents. Unlike a car accident, truck accidents commonly involve several parties. Let us take care of the complexities for you. Don’t take settlements offered by their insurance companies. You may be owed much more!
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates the trucking industry in the United States. They ensure compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 Part 395 (49 CFR 395), including the hours of service requirements, which limits the amount of time that a truck driver can operate a commercial motor vehicle. Pursuant to this code section, the operator of a property-carrying truck may drive no more than 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty.
California Vehicle Code § 34520 requires that all interstate and intrastate motor carriers comply with all federal alcohol and drug testing requirements. Results of these tests must be made available upon request.
One of the most important regulations is the weight of the vehicle. California Vehicle Code § 35551(a) states that a commercial oversized vehicle cannot exceed 80,000 lbs. However, the 80,000 lbs limit applies to vehicles with six axles. Trucks with fewer axles have a lower maximum weight limit.
Truck accidents are often much more serious and life-threatening than car accidents. Unlike a car accident, truck accidents commonly involve several parties. Let us take care of the complexities for you. Don’t take settlements offered by their insurance companies. You may be owed much more!
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates the trucking industry in the United States. They ensure compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 Part 395 (49 CFR 395), including the hours of service requirements, which limits the amount of time that a truck driver can operate a commercial motor vehicle. Pursuant to this code section, the operator of a property-carrying truck may drive no more than 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty.
California Vehicle Code § 34520 requires that all interstate and intrastate motor carriers comply with all federal alcohol and drug testing requirements. Results of these tests must be made available upon request.
One of the most important regulations is the weight of the vehicle. California Vehicle Code § 35551(a) states that a commercial oversized vehicle cannot exceed 80,000 lbs. However, the 80,000 lbs limit applies to vehicles with six axles. Trucks with fewer axles have a lower maximum weight limit.
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