Trucking Accident FAQ's

Question: What hard copy of evidence is there to find fault with a truck driver?

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Answer:  Truck driver documentation is tightly regulated. The paperwork that truck drivers and their employer must maintain is very useful in determining if the driver of a truck was negligent. Materials most useful in determining the conduct of a truck operator include:

  • Copy of driver's license
  • Truck inspection reports
  • Tractor-trailer maintenance records
  • Truck driver personnel and employment records
  • Truck driver log six months prior to the accident
  • Truck driver log the day of the accident
  • Dispatch tickets and routing instructions
  • Toll and delivery receipts
  • Weight bills and scale receipts
  • Repair bills
  • Gas receipts

 


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