Nashville Trucking Accident Attorney
Trucking Regulations in Tennessee
For a commercial truck to lawfully operate on public roadways, it must comply with Tennessee trucking regulations. These laws are enforced by the Tennessee Department of Safety, Commercial Vehicle Division. Trucking regulations are in place to preserve roadways and to protect public safety. Accordingly, there are restrictions placed on how tall, wide, long and heavy a commercial vehicle may be. If a vehicle exceeds these limits, a special oversized permit must be obtained from the Department of Safety.
When a trucking company or truck driver violates trucking regulations, it may place everyone on the road at risk. An overloaded truck or oversized truck without proper permits and signage may be the cause of a truck accident and therefore serious injuries or even death. As a Nashville truck accident lawyer, it is my goal to help people who have been affected by violations of Tennessee trucking laws. I assist truck accident victims in establishing what caused their accident, what their claim is worth and who is responsible in order to seek monetary damages for their injuries.
Truck Size and Weight Regulations
Following are the statutory limitations for commercial vehicles in Tennessee:
- Gross maximum weight limit (truck and load) - 80,000 pounds
- Single axle weight limit - 20,000 pounds
- Tandem axle weight limit - 34,000 pounds
- Width (for Federal and State highway systems) - 8 feet 6 inches
- Length (straight truck) - 40 feet
- Length (straight truck with trailer) - 65 feet
- Height - 13 feet 6 inches
Vehicles that exceed these limits must have oversize permits to be allowed on public roadways.
If you are interested in working with a lawyer who has the resources and experience to properly handle your case, along with the compassion and care to offer you the personal attention you deserve, do not wait to contact my law offices. I am here to offer my services as a Nashville trucking accident attorney to help you.
If a violation of trucking regulations caused your accident, contact my offices today and see how we can assist you. |