Not-So-Common Truck Driving Violations

There is no doubt that trucking industry plays an important role in the American economy. However, increasing numbers of truck accidents have become a big concern for both the Government and public. It has been noticed that negligence of the truckers is one of the key reasons that leads vehicles with about 80,000 pounds to fatal results. However, while there are a few common violations, a few others remain unnoticed until a thorough investigation is done.

Some of the commonly unnoticed factors are given below-

• Inadequate pre-trip and post-trip Inspection- When it comes to pre-trip and post-trip inspections, it requires approximately 20-30 minutes of time. However, many drivers do nothing more than a quick walk-around, which on numerous occasions leads to fatal accidents. These inspections are designed to prevent unsafe vehicles get on the highways. A Truck Tire blow-out can prove deadly, and a good inspection of the tires should always be performed.

• Violating hours of service regulations- All commercial vehicle drivers need to understand and comply with hours of service regulations. Unfortunately, numerous drivers falsify their logs to look eligible for their officially authorized hours of driving. They also tend to ignore exhaustion that their bodies experience in order to meet tight deadlines or earn additional money.

• No Planning of the Route- Careless truck drivers fail to understand that they need to plan a route before starting their journey. It includes considering important factors such as weight limits on specific roads, railroad crossings, unusual turns, low bridges, etc. Failing to consider all these factors can contribute in serious accident.

• Not stopping when Unwell or fatigued-  Some truckers believe that it is ok to drive when they are inside the legal hours of operation, even if they feel unwell or fatigued. This illness or fatigue could also be the result of second jobs that they perform during their rest hours. Therefore, it is essential for them to understand that safety comes first at all times.

There are many other factors associated with truck driver negligence that may remain behind the curtains, unless the victims decide to seek help from professional truck accident attorneys. Experienced lawyers use their vast knowledge to find all hidden factors associated with accidents to find the actual culprits. Their ultimate aim is to ensure that the victims of these incidents receive the compensation, they are entitled to.