Let’s talk today a little bit about trucks that actually transport hazardous materials. Trucks which do transport hazardous materials have to comply with each and every state local rule and regulation unless the state rules and regulations are less stringent than the regulations declared by the Department of Transportation. In other words, if the Department …
Maintaining Truck Driver Records in Georgia
The trucking company has to maintain records for five years if the blood alcohol content is .02 or greater. They also have to keep records for five years relating to any test showing the use of the illegal drugs. The trucking company has a further obligation to keep records for just one year if the …
Trucking Regulations for Acworth and Kennesaw
Many truck accidents today are caused by driver fatigue, as well as, inattentiveness. There are federal regulations which determine the amount of hours that a trucker may be on the road. These trucking regulations prohibit a trucking company from allowing its drivers to go on the road in circumstances where the driver’s fatigue could be …
Georgia Truck Company Annual Inspection Reports
Trucking companies are required to do an annual inspection report on their trucks. The actual report is required to be kept in the truck itself. Here’s an example of the actual annual vehicle inspection report. As you can see, the annual inspection report is quite detailed. It includes the brake system, coupling devices, it also …
Destruction of Evidence in Trucking Cases in Georgia
Let’s discuss the destruction of evidence in trucking cases. Federal regulations require that the trucking company maintained in preserve records for a certain period of time depending on the situation. Sometimes a trucking company after an accident will either intentionally or negligently destroy records which are relevant to a trucking case. If a trucking company …
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