Liability for a trucking accident often falls on the trucking company. In trucking accidents where the driver is at fault, in most cases, courts hold truck companies responsible for accidents involving their trucks and drivers, even if the company does not technically employ the driver or own the truck. Trucking companies are vicariously liable for the misconduct of their drivers, as well as for acts of negligence such as not following proper procedures in hiring and training procedures. Other potentially liable parties include cargo companies, third-party drivers, and the city of Chicago for an unsafe roadway.