Trucking Laws in Missouri

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Trucking Laws IN MISSOURI

• Laws that Apply in the Trucking Industry

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Federal and State Rules
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Truck drivers and trucking companies must comply
with both laws that individual states set as well
as with laws and regulations set by the federal
government
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
(FMCSA) is a federal administrative agency that
sets many regulations applicable to truck drivers
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State Laws
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States establish rules that are specific to truck
drivers, such as weigh-in requirements, Weight
limits and licensing rules
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Truck drivers are also expected to follow state
laws that apply to all drivers, including speed
limit laws laws related to obeying traffic
signals and laws related to driving while under
the influence
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Federal Laws
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
has passed laws related to all aspects of the
trucking industry
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The FMCSA regulates, among other things
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The FMCSA regulates, among other things
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Why are Trucking Laws Important?
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When a truck driver violates trucking laws, this
can create the presumption that the driver
engaged in negligent behavior
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A plaintiff must prove negligence in a truck
accident case to recover compensation
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When a driver is presumed negligent, this makes
it easier for the plaintiff to recover
compensation for the truck accident
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CONTACT A TRUCK ACCIDENT ATTORNEY
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