Truck drivers have a legal and ethical responsibility to be cautious and vigilant while operating their vehicle. In fact, many non-truck drivers are unaware of the additional federal rules and regulations that must be followed by truck drivers. These are set forth to not only to help ensure that trucks themselves are in good working condition, but also to help maintain the overall health of truck drivers, which is important to keep drivers and other motorists on the roadways safe.

For instance, there are regulations that limit both the number of hours a truck driver may be on the road in a day and the number of hours a driver must be off the road between shifts. In addition, drivers must keep track of their activities on a daily basis within logs. These logs contain the number of hours a driver is on the road, the number of hours they rest, and inspections in order to maintain their vehicle properly. In the case that a driver is in violation of any of the federal rules and regulations, an accident can result in negligence.

Some additional major causes of truck crashes are: