Does the law limit how many hours a truck driver can drive per day?
A Chicago truck accident can lead to devastating consequences. If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a Chicago truck crash, you will have many questions. One of them may be if the law limits how many hours a day a truck driver can drive. Falling asleep at the wheel is not an uncommon occurrence for truck drivers. The likelihood of falling asleep is increased between the hours of 2 and 6 a.m. There are a number of high-risk occupations where falling asleep at the wheel commonly takes place. One of those occupations is commercial vehicle drivers. Regulations for truck drivers fall under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. They provide the regulations and rules to help make the interstates safer. As of January 19, 2009, the rules concerning how many hours a truck driver can drive per day are as follows: 11 hours within a 14-hour, non-extendable window from the start of the workday, following at least 10 consecutive hours off during the previous calendar day
