All aspects of large semi-truck operations are heavily regulated at the federal level. Some of the regulatory violations that have led to truck accidents include:
392.3: Ill or fatigued operator: No truck driver may drive a semi or 18-wheeler or other large commercial truck while ill or fatigued.
392.4: No truck driver can be on duty while under the influence or possessing illegal drugs.
392.5: No driver may consume alcohol within 4 hours prior to operating a commercial truck.
392.6: Truck drivers are required to operate the commercial truck at the speed imposed in the jurisdiction.
392.80: Truck drivers are prohibited from texting while driving.
392. 82: Truck drivers are prohibited from using a handheld mobile phone.