Commercial Trucking Law & Truck Driver Fatigue Cases
As a heavily regulated area of the law, commercial truck drivers who carry property in their vehicles are expected to abide by certain regulations as set in 49 CFR Part 395 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The law explains the amount of time a truck driver is allowed to be behind the wheel or on the road. The law regarding maximum driving time for truck drivers is as follows:
- A truck driver cannot drive more than 11 hours in total or past the 14th consecutive hour after 10 consecutive hours off-duty.
- A truck driver may not drive after 60 hours on duty in a 7 day period, or 70 hours in an 8 day period.
- Another 7 or 8 day shift may begin again after at least 34 consecutive hours off-duty.
The reason that commercial trucking law is so heavily regulated is due to the large volume of trucking accidents caused by truck driver fatigue. If you or someone you love has been involved in a trucking accident caused by a tired truck driver or a driver acting negligently, do not wait to call a
Raleigh personal injury lawyer from the Whitley Law Firm.
The legal team has over 30 years of legal experience to assist you in filing a personal injury or
car accident claim. Whether the truck driver who caused the accident was
drunk or simply fell asleep at the wheel, you may be able to hold them accountable with help from a lawyer.
Contact a Raleigh personal injury attorney at the firm today.