Trucking Laws and Responsibilities

State and Federal trucking rules and regulations have been set in place in order to ensure the safety of drivers and their passengers on the road. Any serious form of misconduct or a willful violation of the laws could place truck drivers and the companies which employ them at risk of facing criminal charges. In the event of a wrongful action that resulted in the injury of an unsuspecting driver, the commercial truck driver and the company that employs him or her could face civil litigation. As a result of the size and weight of large commercial vehicles, these vehicles can...

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