If you were hurt in a truck accident in 2026, you may already know the driver caused the crash. However, in many cases, the driver is not the only one who can be held responsible. Trucking companies are required by federal law to screen every driver before putting them on the road, and when a company ignores that obligation and someone gets hurt, the company itself can be held liable. A Frisco, TX truck accident attorney can help you build a case against everyone whose decisions contributed to the crash.
What Does Federal Law Require Trucking Companies to Check Before Hiring a Driver?
Federal law sets strict hiring standards for every trucking company that operates on public roads. Under 49 C.F.R. § 391.23, the company must investigate every new hire. This means checking the driver’s work history for the past three years. It also means pulling their motor vehicle record from every state where they held a license at that time.