Negligent hiring practices cause fatal truck accidents.
Trucking companies are responsible for checking out a driver’s level of competence and driving history. Before employers place a driver behind the wheel of a semi tractor trailer rig, they should clearly understand that driver’s skill level, certification and driving history.
Commercial trucking companies focused too narrowly on profits may hire poor truck drivers or drivers who are inadequately trained. Sometimes commercial truck drivers have bad driving records or criminal backgrounds. Sometimes they exhibit patterns of bad driving and the trucking company looks the other way. In other cases, the company fails to provide continuing safe driving education. The result may be a serious or even fatal accident.
Employers' Responsibilities in Hiring Truck Drivers
Many tractor trailer drivers on the road are employed or contracted by small companies— companies who are most likely to hire and retain unsuitable drivers. These companies' safety directors may not even fully understand their responsibilities. A company's decision on hiring or retaining a driver is to be based on a number of factors, only some of which are clearly outlined by State and Federal regulations.
When Arnold & Itkin LLP begins working on a truck accident case, we thoroughly investigate the records of the trucking company and the driver, using available databases and information sources. We find out if the driver has had chemical dependency problems, or if the company shows a pattern of employing those who do. We collect records of tickets issued and moving violations, and Department of Transportation background checks.
Our attorneys and investigators have years of experience and a long track record of success in these and other negligent accident cases. We get to the bottom of the situation and build a strong and convincing case for presentation to a jury. There should be no excuses for negligent hiring of truck drivers.
For a free consultation, contact a truck accident attorney at Arnold & Itkin LLP by calling toll free (866)222-2606 or by submitting the form at the top of this page.
