Load Laws

Posted in Truck on March 21st, 2011 by Bunny – Comments Off

in the U.S., the basic Federal Regulations to be followed for all companies engaged in inter-state commerce. For example, the carriers comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations on “operating hours”. These include the hours allowed to drive an hour and needed to be neutral. This option is especially important because 20% of 40% of all trucking accidents are bound to driver fatigue.

Federal regulations for drivers to be placed in the Federal Republic of Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (including 49 CFR § § 350-399).

In addition to these federal rules, states have other laws.

State Special Truck Laws

Arizona trucking laws were written to ensure the safety and truck driver and passenger cars sharing the road with them.

laws of the State where the trucks only operate in Arizona, includes patients with: •

vehicle size and weight
• Load
• driver qualifications
• Driving
• Recording and reporting of accidents

Why These laws are important

Recent statistics show that half a million 18-wheeler, truck accidents occur each year in the U.S., and most deaths related to these accidents of passenger car occupants. The latest Arizona statistics show that a large truck is involved in nearly 150 fatal traffic accidents each year.

If you have been injured or lost a family member in the state of Arizona trucking accident, please schedule a free consultation to Phoenix truck accident attorney Jerrold Mayro.

Mr. Mayro office is located at 2415 E. Camelback Road, Suite 700, Phoenix, AZ 85016th

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