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North Carolina Semi Tractor Trailer Accident Attorneys

Driver Qualification:

North Carolina has adopted Part 391 with two notable differences. If an intrastate driver is not transporting hazardous materials, he may be as young as 18. Also, drivers that don’t meet the physical requirements to operate a motor vehicle in North Carolina may attempt to obtain a waiver from the state.

Hours of Service:

North Carolina has adopted Part 395 of the Federal Regulations with one exemption of note. An intrastate motor carrier driver can’t drive more that 12 hours following 8 consecutive hours off-duty; or for any period after having been on duty 16 hours following 8 consecutive hours off duty. A driver can’t drive after having been on duty 70 hours in 7 consecutive days, or 80 hours in 8 consecutive days. An intrastate driver will be determined by his previous 7 days of operation.

Accident Reporting:

North Carolina has adopted the entirety of 49 CFR 390. A truck company must report any significant accident immediately to local law enforcement, within 24 hours to the Public Service Commission if a fatal crash or 15 days if non-fatal, and also within 30 days to the Director of Public Safety.

Crash reports are available from:

Division of Motor Vehicles
Traffic Records Section
3105 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
(919) 861-3098


If you have been involved in a truck accident in North Carolina, contact one of our North Carolina lawyers or attorneys to help you with more information or to answer any questions you have.

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