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Rental Truck Accidents
If you need to move your family to a new home or transport goods from one office to another, you may need to use a rental truck for your projects. Rental trucks are not the same as your average sedan; in fact, they can be twice the size of the car you regularly drive. That is why it’s important to exercise caution while operating one of these vehicles. Any negligence while driving a rental truck can cause devastating consequences.
Was your car hit by a rental truck? Call Kisling, Nestico & Redick at 1-800-HURT-NOW to speak with one of our experienced Ohio truck accident lawyers. Our attorneys have considerable experience with rental truck accidents. We can help you get the compensation you deserve.
Rental Truck Companies Don’t Train Drivers
It’s easy to rent a truck – almost anyone who is over 20 years old and has a driver’s license can do it. In fact, some rental companies don’t even care if you are that old. Sometimes you can rent a truck if you’re 18 years old and have a driver’s license. Companies don’t require drivers to have a CDL or be trained to drive a large truck. The person renting the truck is not given a course or even a brochure on how to operate the truck safely to avoid accidents.
Rental trucks range from around 10-12 feet, and can even reach up to 26 feet in length. Even the smallest sizes are over twice the length of a regular four-door sedan. Because the tractor is attached to a huge box, it doesn’t have a rearview mirror. Instead, a driver must rely on the two side mirrors. Using only these mirrors can be difficult for an inexperienced truck driver.
Equipment May Not Be Serviced Regularly
Many truck rental companies don’t even rent out their fleet. They usually let a licensed third-party business rent the trucks. That third-party company keeps the trucks on their lot, and the person who handles the rentals may not actually work for the company that owns the truck.
Because these trucks are often rented to handle heavy jobs, they withstand a lot of abuse from people who don’t actually own them and therefore don’t feel the need to be careful with them. The trucks may not be serviced frequently enough to keep them in working condition. The trucks’ engines, tires, brakes, and other parts must be checked and upgraded regularly to deal with the wear and tear they suffer.
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