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A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is a driver's license required in the United States to operate any type of vehicle which has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 lb (11,793 kg) or more for commercial use, or transports quantities of hazardous materials that require warning placards under Department of Transportation regulations, or that is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver. This includes (but is not limited to) tow trucks, tractor trailers, and buses. |
Friday, October 22
Trucking Accidents - Maintenance Issues
and prevent an accident. Faulty or poorly maintained trucks are one of the most common causes of trucking accidents. When any part of a truck fails, even the most experienced and alert truck driver may not be able to control the truck and prevent an accident. Total failure of a part is not necessary to cause an accident. The size and momentum of semi tractor-trailers means that even a slight or partial malfunction can cause an irreversible chain of events ending in catastrophe. For instance, it is obvious that when brakes fail an accident will more than likely result. However, brakes do not have to go out completely to cause a collisi
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