For many drivers, it can be dangerous to share the roads with semi-trailer trucks. Because commercial trucks are much larger and heavier than passenger vehicles, truck accidents are likely to lead to injuries for drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, pedestrians, or anyone else involved in a collision. Driver fatigue is one key factor that can lead to semi-truck crashes since truck drivers can become too tired to operate their vehicles safely after being behind the wheel for extended periods. Some recent changes to the regulations that govern the amount of time truck drivers can stay on the road have caused concern that driver fatigue will become more prevalent, leading to more commercial truck accidents.
New FMCSA Hours of Service Regulations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which governs the rules and regulations that apply to commercial motor vehicles, recently decided to update some of the rules regarding the allowed hours of service (HOS). The following changes are set to go into effect on September 29, 2020:
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