Truck Accidents & Hours of Service
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has limited the number of hours an individual can operate a commercial motor vehicle in an attempt to limit the number of truck accidents. The FMCSA allows the public to comment on the regulations they create.
It was recently announced the public comment period on the commercial motor vehicle drivers' hours-of-service Interim Final Rule is open until March 17, 2008. During this period, all interested parties are able to provide comments and supporting data.
The Interim Final Rule (IFR) allows commercial motor vehicle drivers up to 11 hours of driving time within a 14-hour, non-extendable window from the start of the workday, following 10 consecutive hours off duty (11-hour limit). Motor carriers and drivers are allowed to restart calculations of the weekly on-duty time limits after the driver has at least 34 consecutive hours off duty.
As you can tell, the hours of service rule can be confusing and detailed. It is crucial to have an experienced truck accident attorney review the driver logs in your truck accident case. It is necessary to determine whether the truck driver and truck company were in compliance with the rule at the time of the crash.
As an experienced Missouri truck accident lawyer, I am happy to discuss your case with you and answer any questions you may have. If requested, I will immediately alert our truck accident team and begin taking the same action as the truck company and their insurance company.
The call and consultation are free. I can be reached 24 hours a day at 314.322.8515 or toll free at 1.800.500.INJURY (4658). Call me personally and I will answer all the questions and concerns you may have. There is no fee unless we recover for you.
If you don’t want to call or you can't call, you can email me at john@pagecagle.com. I look forward to speaking with you and helping you through these trying times. You can also visit www.TruckAccidentLawGroup.com for more information.
