The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations were passed into law to protect the safety of the motoring public. These laws protect all of us on the roadways from dangerous and unsafe truck drivers and trucking companies. Safe trucking companies insure that they and all their employees follow the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. These regulations clearly require that trucking companies insure that their employees obey driver regulations. 49 CFR Section 390.11 requires "whenever...a duty is prescribed for a driver or a prohibition is imposed upon the driver, it shall be the duty of the motor carrier to require observance of such duty or prohibition. If the motor carrier is a driver, the driver shall likewise be bound." This regulation clearly prescribes the standard that trucking companies must meet. Unfortunately many trucking companies do not hire the best drivers, properly train or supervise them.
When it comes to trucking safety, the buck stops with the trucking company and its management. If its truck drivers do not follow safe practices, the trucking company is responsible under the law for the actions of their employees.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a trucking company or its driver you have legal rights. If you would like a free consultation or more information about your legal options, please complete the contact form on this page or call us at 1-800-264-3455.
