Texas Truck Driver Requirements – Did the Trucker Responsible For Your Wreck Have the Proper License?

To prevent accidents and keep all motorists safe, the federal government and the state of Texas make a point to regulate the trucking industry and the conduct of truck drivers. Tractor trailer drivers are held to a higher standard than regular motorists and must complete certain training courses and tests before they are allowed to operate a commercial truck. One of these requirements as mandated by state and federal law is that all truck drivers have a commercial driver's license (CDL) in order to operate an 18-wheeler. Unfortunately, many truck drivers on our Texas highways like I-35 and I-20 do not have a valid CDL. If the truck driver responsible for your accident did not have a valid CDL, you may have a strong case against the driver and their employer and should consult with a Texas truck wreck lawyer.

What Does It Take To Get A CDL?

Obtaining a commercial driver's license isn't all that difficult, which makes it all the more insulting when truck drivers or companies don't take the time to enforce and check that their drivers actually have one. Some of the requirements include:

Presenting documentation to prove your identity, including presenting proof of a Social Security Number
Have proof of vehicle registration and liability insurance on all vehicles you own
Provide a commercial motor vehicle for the driving exam, and present current liability insurance, Texas vehicle registration, and inspection for the vehicle.
Pass the required written and skill tests for the type of license you desire
Pass a vision exam

As you can see, getting a CDL is relatively easy. But where you see most people cheat the system is in the section where they have to identify themselves and prove their citizenship or criminal background. Sadly, there are many truck drivers out there who are using false information in order to get their CDL.

At the Anderson Law Firm in Fort Worth, our truck accident attorneys have zero tolerance for 18-wheeler drivers who are driving with a fraudulent CDL. When these truckers cause accidents due to negligence, our lawyers will make it a point to see that they are held accountable for their mistakes.

If you or a loved one have been injured in an 18-wheeler accident anywhere in Texas, contact us online or call 817-294-1900 to schedule a free, no obligation case review with one of our tractor trailer accident attorneys. We are ready to help you recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.

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The Anderson Law Firm offers free no obligation consultations to people injured in accidents or who have suffered physical harm as a result of someone else's actions. We do not charge you to initially discuss your situation and establish whether you have a claim to pursue. You can call us and discuss your case over the phone, we can set up an appointment for you to come into our office, or we can visit you in your home anywhere in the metroplex.

If after meeting with us you decide that we are the best personal injury lawyer for you, then we will enter into a contingent fee agreement. This means that we only get paid when we win a settlement or jury verdict in your favor. You don't pay us anything up front. We will cover all expenses spent working on your case. Only when we win for you will you need to pay us. If we don't win, then you owe us nothing.

Contact us online now or call us 24 hours a day toll free on 1-800-354-MARK (1-800-345-6-275). You can also call us locally in Fort Worth on 817-294-1900 or in Dallas on 214-327-8000.

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