Texas Truck Driver Rules and Guides

Hours of service, ELDs, inspections, post-accident testing and what drivers must do after a crash, for both Texas intrastate and interstate drivers.

12/15/70 in Texas vs 11/14/60-70 federally, side by side.

How HOS and maintenance violations show up in crash investigations.

Who must use an electronic logging device, the exemptions and what records are kept.

Stopping, reporting, testing and paperwork duties for CMV drivers.

When testing is required and the time limits that apply.

What each roadside inspection level covers and what out-of-service means.

Major offenses, serious traffic violations and how long a CDL is disqualified.

Gross and axle weight limits, width, height and length in Texas.

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