Posted & Reviewed by Joshua Lee - Aug 14th 2024
Box trucks are a common sight on the roads, oftend used for deliveries, moving, and transporting goods. If you were hit by a box truck, you might be wondering if the driver was qualified to handle the truck that caused your injury. The following is a look at the types of box trucks that require a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to operate and how an Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP truck accident lawyer can help you pursue compensation and justice after an accident.
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Whether or not someone needs a CDL to drive a box truck depends on several factors, primarily the truck’s weight. In the United States, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sets the following guidelines:
A box truck typically falls into one of three categories: light-duty, medium-duty, or heavy-duty. The category determines whether or not the driver needs a CDL. Here’s a brief description of each:
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Suppose someone without a CDL drove the medium-duty box truck that hit your car. Since the driver wasn’t qualified to operate that vehicle, you could sue the driver and the trucking company that hired them. A skilled truck accident lawyer can find out whether the driver has the proper license and take appropriate legal action if they don’t.
An attorney can help in other ways as well, including:
Contact a truck accident lawyer with Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP for a free case evaluation. You can use our online form or call 832-402-6637.
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