Do Florida truck drivers have to follow any regulations?

A: All truck drivers in Florida must follow the regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).  These rules are designed to protect the public from dangerous truck crashes and to reduce the severity of truck accidents and truck accident injuries.  FMCSA rules require that all Florida truck drivers be appropriately licensed, carry insurance, limit their driving hours, avoid distractions,  follow a regular maintenance schedule, and keep a log of hours and miles driven. When a West Palm Beach trucking accident occurs, a Florida trucking accident attorney will check the driver's logs and maintenance records to see if any federal and state laws were violated.