Yes, the trucking industry is regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and is also subject to state laws and inspections.
Some of the regulations that drivers and commercial trucking companies must follow are:
- Hours of service requirements, which mandate how often a driver must take an off-duty break.
- Regularly scheduled maintenance on the truck.
- Physical examinations of the driver to determine if they are medically fit for the job.
- Regular drug and alcohol screenings.
- State and federal restrictions regarding the maximum allowable weight of vehicles on U.S. roadways.
- CDL licensing for all drivers.