A CMV accident is a collision that involves a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), such as a bus, semi-truck. When a commercial vehicle strikes a passenger vehicle, the passenger vehicle occupants often suffer significant injuries. The reason is that CMVs are generally larger and heavier than smaller cars, trucks, and SUVs. Many also carry heavy or …
What Is Considered a DOT Vehicle?
Per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), several factors go into determining what is considered a DOT vehicle, including: Vehicle size Cargo type Where the vehicle travels Where the company is based Requirements for a DOT Vehicle The FMCSA regulates all commercial vehicles and sees that they are following federal guidelines and regulations. In …
What Is Considered a DOT Reportable Accident?
There are a few factors that qualify a car crash to be considered a Department of Transportation (DOT) reportable accident. The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) §390.5T states that the following circumstances make a crash involving a commercial vehicle reportable: Someone is injured and must leave the crash scene to receive immediate medical treatment …