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5001 SW 9th St
Des Moines, Iowa 50315
Iowa / Missouri / Nebraska Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer — Driver Hiring and Training
It is a federal requirement that operators of commercial vehicles meet certain standards before getting behind the wheel. Our Iowa, Nebraska, and Missouri-area tractor-trailer and semi-truck accident lawyer has seen the tragic consequences of collisions with these vehicles. Fredd J. Haas understands that if a driver has not met the eligibility and training requirements according to the law, then the trucking company may be held liable for the accident.
Longer Combination Vehicle License
Consequences of Poor Driver Training
Required Knowledge and Skills
Every day, thousands of large trucks travel the roadways connecting Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa. Our semi-truck and tractor-trailer accident lawyer at Haas Law Offices, P.C. knows that potential truck drivers must be trained and tested in a number of areas before they are allowed to drive large commercial vehicles on our roadways. These areas include:
Basic Operation
Basic operation of the vehicle covers areas such as coupling and uncoupling, control and handling, basic maneuvers, turning, steering and tracking, and proficiency development.
Safe Operating Practices
To operate the truck safely, training includes interacting with traffic, speed and space management, night operations, extreme driving conditions, security issues, and proficiency development.
Advanced Operations
These include hazard perceptions and how to react in hazardous situations, as well as maintenance of the vehicle and troubleshooting.
Non-driving Activities
Training for non-driving activities includes route and trip planning, as well as cargo and weight considerations.
Contact our Iowa truck accident lawyer for more information on driver hiring and training requirements, or for a review of your semi-truck accident case.
Longer Combination Vehicle License
A Longer Combination Vehicle license, or LCV license, is a special permit to drive large commercial vehicles on U.S. roads. Operators of commercial vehicles are required by law to have this license. The license certifies that the driver has attended and passed training courses to operate the vehicle, which typically includes time spent at a truck driving school as well as truck driver apprentice training. It is the responsibility of motor carriers and their employees and/or representatives to comply with the rules of hiring, training, supervising, assigning, and dispatching drivers, as well as the maintenance, operation, and management of every commercial vehicle in the company's fleet. If a truck accident appears to have been caused by a lack of training or negligent hiring of an inexperienced or unlicensed driver, our Iowa and Missouri-area semi-truck accident lawyer can help pursue damages from the company responsible.
Consequences of Poor Driver Training
The risk of a tractor-trailer accident is dramatically increased if the driver of the vehicle is not properly trained to operate it. Inexperienced drivers may not be able to safely maneuver the truck in poor weather conditions, around curves, and up and down steep hills. An inadequately-trained driver may lack the quick response time necessary in the event of mechanical or brake failure. They may also be apt to violate hours of service requirements and other safety regulations, which can lead to driver fatigue and/or speeding and reckless driving.
Contact Our Tractor-trailer Accident Lawyer
Serving Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska, our semi-truck and tractor-trailer accident lawyer at the firm of Haas Law Offices, P.C. is a skilled litigator who is dedicated to fighting for the rights of victims and securing their financial future. Our firm can pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and more. Contact our truck accident attorney today for a consultation.