Each professional truck driver and motor carrier is required to comply with several provisions of the FMCSR at all times.  These provisions provide a good check list for any collision investigation.

• Minimum Uniform Commercial Driver’s License requirements: 

• drug testing

• required knowledge and skills

• federal disqualification; employer responsibilities

• requirements to obtain driver’s license.

• Safety Fitness Procedures

• Minimum Levels of Insurance Coverage: $500,000 Per carrier operating in interstate commerce; and, $1,000,000 per carrier if carrier transports hazardous cargo in interstate commerce.

• Trucking company minimum requirements

• Physical qualifications of drivers

• Operation of commercial motor vehicle

• Vehicle options necessary for safe operation

• Driver’s hours of operation (including hours on-duty, off-duty, and in sleeper berth)

• Inspection, repair, and maintenance of vehicles

• Transportation of hazardous materials; Driving requirements and parking rules.