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Inadequate Truck Driver Training
Being able to drive a large commercial vehicle like a semi takes more than a brief course and few hours of practice. Truck drivers need a great deal of training to handle various kinds of trucks and different types of transmissions, brakes, and other systems. They also need the training to handle common situations such as poor weather, traffic congestion, narrow turns, and blown tires.
Without training for specific types of commercial vehicles, systems, and commonly dangerous scenarios, inexperienced truckers are more likely to cause a crash in situations where better-trained truckers could evade a collision or greatly minimize the consequences of an accident. If you were injured in a truck accident because the driver had inadequate training, you may be able to recover compensation from the trucker’s employer.
At Kisling, Nestico & Redick, our Ohio trucking accident lawyers have years of experience handling cases based on inadequate truck driver training and securing compensation for our clients.
As one of the largest personal injury firms in Ohio, we have the knowledge, experience, and resources you need to get through a difficult insurance claim or legal process. Call us today at 1-800-HURT-NOW to schedule an initial consultation and learn more.
Inadequate Truck Driver Training Causes Accidents
No one wants a 15-year-old with only a few hours behind the wheel of a car being let loose on the road. Why? Because an inexperienced and poorly trained driver is going to cause an accident. The same goes for an inexperienced CDL driver who has minimal experience and training for driving a big rig. Inadequate truck driver training can lead to:
- Driving off the road
- Improper or poorly executed turns
- Driving too fast for the road or weather conditions
- Slowing down or stopping too late
- Improper braking that causes sliding or jackknifing
- Violating hours of service regulations and drowsy driving
- Flipping the truck by turning or changing lanes too quickly for the load
Trucking Companies May be Liable for Inadequate Driver Training
Trucking companies are legally responsible for hiring and retaining properly qualified and competent drivers. This is because trucking companies who send drivers out onto the road are ultimately responsible for these driver’s actions and the consequences of their actions.
It is up to trucking companies to conduct the proper research at the time they hire new drivers to ensure the truckers have their CDLs, any necessary endorsements, and adequate training.
All of these elements are necessary to ensure truckers are both technically qualified and actually competent to operate a truck. New truck drivers with only the basic qualifications will require additional training before hitting the road alone.
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