Тhe reason for accident may be:
- failuire to investigate drivers background
- ensuring qualification of the truck drivers before dispatching them in commercial operations
- overlooking drivers driving records
- hiring a driver without a commercial vehicle drivers license
- ineffective monitoring of drivers speeding
- non proper training
- allowing drivers to drive without proper rest
- unsuitable equipment for the vehicle
- improper supervision of truck drivers
- inappropriate evaluation of drivers’ hours of service with hour of service requirements
- expired medical examination required period
- driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- failure to properly maintain the truck
- providing the driver with radar detection
- overloading of the truck
- improperly securing the cargo
- not meeting minimum safety standards
Source: www.northeast-nc.legalexaminer.com
If the company truck was a part of the accident this following actions can cause legal charges for the trucking company
