Leased Truck Accident Liability, Who Is Legally Responsible When a Leased Rig Causes a Crash
When a leased truck causes an accident, liability can fall on the driver, the motor carrier operating the truck under their DOT authority, the leasing company that owns the vehicle, or all three simultaneously. Federal FMCSA lease regulations make motor carriers legally responsible for leased trucks operating under their authority — regardless of who technically…
