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Tennessee Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyer

Driver Qualification:

Tennessee has adopted Part 391 of the Federal Regulations with some modifications. A driver must be 21 years of age. However, a driver may obtain a Class A license at age 19 if no special endorsements are required, the vehicle is operated within 100 miles of the job, and the driver is solely intrastate. A driver may obtain a Class B license at age 18 if the above conditions are met.

Parts and Accessories:

Tennessee has adopted Part 393 of the Federal Regulations. Semi-trailers less than 1,500 lbs. gross weight need not have breaks, otherwise federal standards apply.

Loads:

Tennessee has adopted Part 393 of the Federal Regulations, including regulations dealing with projecting and shifting or falling in its entirety.

Crash reports are available from:

Department of Safety
1150 Foster Ave.
Nashville, TN 37249-4000
(615) 741-3954


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

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