Trucking accidents are often very complex, with many factors involved.
If the commercial truck driver was responsible for causing your wreck, they may be fired – but this is not always the case. Read on to learn more about trucking accidents and the potential consequences for the drivers who cause them.
Here are some common circumstances that may result in a trucker’s job termination:
Driving Under the Influence
Most trucking companies have a zero-tolerance policy for drug and alcohol use on the job. Impaired driving not only puts the employee and other motorists at risk but the company’s reputation as well. That’s why, in most cases, driving under the influence results in termination – even if it does not cause a trucking accident.
Failure to Comply With Trucking Company Protocols
Many trucking companies have specific safety protocols in place, depending on what they are transporting. Protocols may apply to securing cargo, truck maintenance, and more. If a compliance violation occurs and a trucking accident results, the trucker may be fired.
Failure to Follow Trucking Regulations
There are also federal trucking regulations in place to promote roadway safety and proper cargo transport. If a failure to follow these rules causes an accident, the trucker will likely be fired. For serious violations, it may also be difficult for them to get another job in the industry.
Preventable Trucking Accidents
When a trucker’s actions cause an accident that could have been prevented, the companies that employ them tend to be less lenient. If being more careful could have prevented a wreck – and the injuries that often result – most trucking companies will take some sort of disciplinary action. This may include firing, suspending, or penalizing the driver, especially if they have a history of reckless driving.
Road Rage or Violence
Most trucking companies have a very low tolerance for aggressive behavior, so road rage or any kind of violence after an accident is often grounds for firing.
Speeding
Driving over the speed limit is the most common cause of commercial truck accidents, according to recent data from federal regulators. Because speeding is completely preventable, trucking companies may fire an employee if it causes a wreck. They are even more likely to terminate employment if the driver has several citations on their record, loses their commercial driver’s license (CDL) after a wreck, or was caught speeding in a school or construction zone.
Research shows that these are the most common types of collisions:
Given the size and weight of semi-trucks, the accidents that involve them often result in serious injuries. Here are the most common:
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