Truck Accident and Wrecks Federal Motor Carrier Regulations

Section 392.9, Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations provides, in pertinent part,

Except as provided in paragraph (b)(4) of Section 392.9, within 25 miles of starting a trip, a truck driver must inspect the truck's cargo and load securing devices. If the truck driver notices a problem, he or she must fix it immediately.

In addition, the truck driver must inspect the truck's cargo and its load securing devices periodically while driving. This inspection must be made when the driver changes his "duty status, i.e., no longer driving, or after the truck has been driven for 3 hours; or after the truck has been driven for 150 miles, whichever occurs first.

If you have questions about a trucking accident or wreck, please call or email trucking accident attorney Jay Foster or visit our website at www.jayfosterlaw.com.

Trucking Accident Standards

There are many trucking accidents all over the country everyday, including in Mississippi. Section 392.14, Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations provides that a truck driver shall use extreme caution when driving a truck in what are known as hazardous conditions. This includes rain or thunderstorms or any condition which affects visibility, even dust or smoke. Section 392.14 also requires that a truck driver must slow down when driving in these conditions. It also provides that in the event the conditions are "sufficiently" dangerous then the truck driver must stop driving.

Obviously, this regulation is designed to prevent truck drivers from driving their trucks in these type of conditions. However, we routinely see truck drivers violating this provision and this results in very serious accidents which cause severe and sometimes, permanent injuries.

If you have questions about this or any other trucking accident, please call or email trucking accident attorney Jay Foster or visit our website, www.jayfosterlaw.com.