If the truck drivers and the truck companies follow the guidelines and regulations of the trucking laws then many of the truck accidents can be avoided. The truck drivers and the truck companies are eager to make money fast and the safety measures are completely ignored. This jeopardize the life of the truck drivers as [...]
If the truck drivers and the truck companies follow the guidelines and regulations of the trucking laws then many of the truck accidents can be avoided. The truck drivers and the truck companies are eager to make money fast and the safety measures are completely ignored. This jeopardize the life of the truck drivers as well as other passengers.
Some of the federal rules are:
• The regulation says that the truck drivers should be qualified and they have to be periodically checked and tested for ailments and drug prescriptions.
• Truck drivers must maintain a log book. They are allowed to drive for a maximum 11 hours with 10 hours rest in between.
• The size of the truck and the loading capacity and volume is clearly stated.
• The way the load has to be secured is also mentioned.
• The roads where the trucks are allowed to run is clearly mentioned for each state and its county/cities.
• The maintenance of the trucks and regular overhauling has been made mandatory.
Besides these general rules, the traffic regulations and laws also have been very descriptive about dos and don’ts. But most of the truck drivers who are essentially paid by the mile, over stretch themselves to earn more money. Instead of driving within the speed limit, the truck drivers drive over speed to travel more miles. This causes many accidents. The truck companies also try to cut cost and therefore overlook the rules for overloading and truck maintenance. They let the driver drive more than 11 hours and most of the time the log books are altered or manipulated. Due to ignorance of rules semi truck accidents occurs.
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