Semi Truck Regulations

Minnesota Semi Truck drivers are governed by special laws and codes. The drivers are:

• subject to length of work day restrictions by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
• must possess a Class A driver’s license
• subject to random drug and alcohol testing
• subject to background checks
• must keep a log book of daily inspection checks

Both the driver and the owner of the truck / trailer may be liable for damages that result from a Minnesota Semi Truck Accident. Many of the semi truck accidents are caused by:

• vehicle limitations associated with acceleration, braking, visibility
• the drivers’ lack of training, ignorance, or carelessness
• poor weather conditions (rain, snow, sleet, fog, crosswinds, etc)
• unsafe passing
• poor maintenance
• driver fatigue
• improperly secured load (allows for falling debris)

Types of Truck Accident Cases We Handle

• Drunk Driving Truck Accident
• Employer Negligence / Liability
• Truck Driver Error / Negligence
• No Zone Accident
• Garbage Truck / Waste Management Accident

Contact a Semi Truck Accident Lawyer

Semi Truck Accident Lawyers, of TSR Injury Law, know the laws and regulations pertaining to semi truck accidents. We will take immediate steps to secure the information necessary to win adequate compensation for you. You may contact us at 612-362-0000 or submit our consultation form.

This information is provided by TSR Injury Law. Our attorneys are consistently named Super Lawyers by their peers and Chuck Slane has been voted one of the 2008 Minnesota Top 40 Personal Injury Lawyers. Our attorneys have years of experience with personal injury cases, have a stellar reputation, and have secured millions in compensation for our clients.