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Trucking Laws & Regulations

Truck drivers must adhere to strict regulations established by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to ensure the safety of truckers and other drivers. Unfortunately, due to industry demands, sometimes these regulations and laws are overlooked in order to meet delivery deadlines. This puts people's lives in danger.

If you were hurt in a truck accident, because certain safety precautions or laws were ignored, you should contact our Denver truck accident lawyers. The phone number to call is (866) 241-6143, or you can fill out a free initial consultation form. Let us know how your accident occurred.

What Are The Regulations?

The FMCSA established rules and regulations for companies, drivers, and vehicles. Examples of these regulations can include:

Company Regulations

• Levels of financial responsibility for situations
• Employee safety and health standards
• State registration requirements
• Testing for drug and alcohol usage
• And several other FMCSA Company Regulations

Driver Regulations

• Driving and parking rules
• Drug and alcohol usage (including prescription medication)
• Limits on hours of service
• License standards
• Passenger carrier regulations
• Training requirements
• And several other FMCSA Driver Regulations

Vehicle Regulations

• Inspection and maintenance requirements
• Noise and emission standards
• Transportation of hazardous material
• And several other FMCSA Vehicle Regulations

To learn more about safety standards for the trucking industry, visit the FMCSA, or contact the Denver truck accident lawyers at McDivitt Law Firm. We have legal professionals available to take your call around the clock.