How Poorly Regulated is the Commercial Trucking Industry

The large amount commercial drivers currently designated with a “prohibited” status is in excess of 175,000 drivers. These drivers have been designated as prohibited by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (“FMCSA”) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse program, which began in 2021, is soon to enter its second phase, “Clearinghouse II,” in which it will begin to remove these disqualified drivers from our roadways. This will be accomplished by state driver licensing agencies, as the FMCSA is forcing them to take action against these dangerous drivers.

The fact that so many unqualified, dangerous drivers are on the road with us every day is a symptom of poor regulation in the trucking industry. Indeed, it is because of lack of regulation like this that trucking accidents are a daily occurrence in Texas.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an accident with a commercial vehicle, truck, or 18-wheeler, call the law firm of Abraham and Watkins today. It is imperative that you find a law firm to manage your claim as soon as possible following an injury or death of a family member. Further, it is important to find a skilled law firm with experience handling these cases to ensure that the responsible parties are held fully accountable.

The law firm of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner is the oldest personal injury firm in Texas, and our attorneys are standing by to assist with your claim. Call us today at 713-222-7211 or 1-800-870-9584 for your free consultation.