Are the hours a driver is allowed to operate a large truck limited?
Yes. Since 1939, the federal government has regulated the hours of service for commercial truck drivers. In response to the startling statistic that driver fatigue accounts for 20 to 40 percent of all serious truck accident collisions, the federal government has revised the rules governing the hours of service. Unfortunately, the pressure on drivers to deliver loads as quickly as possible leads to frequent violations of this regulation. Drivers who do abuse the hours of service code are 77 percent more likely to fall asleep at the wheel than drivers who observe the safety code. Drivers are required to keep a driver’s log that records their hours of service, and according to federal statues, this log must be preserved for six months. This could be a crucial piece of evidence in a lawsuit so it is important that truck accident victims immediately consult an experienced attorney. When Illinois residents contact the semi tractor trailer accident attorneys at The Healy Law Firm, our attorne
