Baltimore Inadequate Training Attorneys

Many people assume that driving a semi-truck and 18-wheeler is very similar to driving a regular car or truck. However, due to the size and weight of large transport trucks, there are many different skills required to drive these vehicles. Trucking companies should always make sure that their drivers are trained in these skills before releasing them onto the roads.

Semi trucks and 18-wheelers are powerful vehicles, and they require attentive, experienced drivers to keep them under control. If an untrained driver gets behind the wheel of a large truck, it can result in catastrophic accidents that can hurt other motorists on the roadway. If you have been injured by an inexperienced truck driver, you may be able to pursue financial compensation. Contact a Baltimore inadequate training lawyer from Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz today at 800-890-2388.

Requirements for a CDL

Truck drivers must have a commercial driver’s license, or CDL, in order to drive a semi truck or 18-wheeler. This includes passing both a skills test as well as a knowledge test. Additionally, to keep the CDL, a driver must not have more than one serious traffic violation.

Truck Driving Necessities

When hiring a truck driver, trucking companies must make sure that they have a CDL as well as other important skills. Truck drivers must be able to:

Load cargo so that it is balanced
Judge a road to decide if it is safe
Keep cool in traffic and high-stress situations
Detect problems like sticky brakes
Detect and avoid unsafe weather patterns, such as ice storms

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Trucking companies have a responsibility to hire skilled, experienced drivers. The failure to ensure that their employees are adequately trained constitutes an unacceptable form of negligence. Contact a Baltimore failure to train lawyer from Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz at 800-890-2388 today to discuss your case.

Have you or someone you love been injured in an accident? Contact the firm today to schedule a free case evaluation.

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