There are federal and Ohio regulations that govern the driving of tractor-trailers, semis, flatbed trucks, box trucks, and other commercial vehicles. The FMCSA regulates the hours of service of drivers. These rules limit how many hours drivers can drive continuously before they must rest and how many hours they can drive over a 60/70 week. The FMCSA also requires that trucking companies and truck drivers keep logs of their hours and records of required inspections and maintenance examinations. There are also federal truck underride requirements that must meet specific criteria. The Occupational Health & Safety Administration regulates the proper loading of trucks and imposes other truck safety requirements. Ohio requires that drivers of commercial trucks have a special commercial driver’s license. The State’s motor vehicle laws regulate the operation of the vehicle. There are other Ohio truck regulations that our Columbus truck accident lawyers are ready to explain and assert on your behalf.