A quick lesson in trucking law: maintenance duty You probably know that specific laws and regulations apply to all commercial trucks that use our public highways.* One of those rules: every trucking company must have a regular truck maintenance program to keep its equipment in safe operating condition. As a back-up, the truck driver must also conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to check for any equipment defects. In short, a trucking company and truck driver are responsible for making sure the truck is safe before it hits the road. Maintenance is a major factor in trucking accidents crashes Truckers are responsible for safely moving 80,000 pounds of vehicle and cargo, and —just like your car—those vehicles need regular equipment checks and