Hiring a Commercial Trucking Attorney When You Get a Traffic Ticket

As a truck driver, operating a commercial vehicle comes with a lot of responsibility and risk. It's not easy to navigate through traffic, and the slightest mistake can result in an inspection and potential out-of-service violation. Even though traffic tickets may seem like a minor offense, significant consequences for commercial drivers can arise. Finding a reputable FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act) compliance and commercial trucking attorney to help you fight a potentially serious safety violation can save your company money and protect your commercial drivers’ license. In this blog, we will discuss the importance of hiring an FMCSA compliance and commercial trucking attorney when you get a traffic ticket.

Knowledge of the Law

Commercial Trucking Compliance Attorneys have in-depth knowledge of FMCSA/CSA safety code of federal regulations, statutes, and other federal and state safety compliance laws that apply to trucking companies and their drivers. They can explain the legal consequences of safety violations and the potential financial and legal impact that it may have on your commercial trucking business. Moreover, commercial trucking attorneys have experience defending clients against safety inspection violations, citations, fines, etc., and may legally assist in your safety rating remaining satisfactory.

Trucking Compliance Attorneys Help Reduce Penalties with Acute and Critical Violations

Commercial Trucking Compliance Attorneys file the necessary appeals (SMP), DataQs, and provide zealous advocacy of roadside inspections and/or possible criminal violations associated with Acute and Critical Violations. A “Conditional” rating by the FMCSA can affect a trucking company’s ability to procure loads from brokers, discourage some customers from doing business with that company, and dramatically affect the company’s image. An experienced Trucking Compliance Attorney analyzes the alleged out-of-service (OOS) violations of: maintenance, hours-of-service, drug and alcohol, driver qualifications, accidents, traffic tickets/citations and other Acute and Critical Violations and produces a proper plan of action against being temporarily or permanently shut down. Legal Compliance Specialist, Attorney Moe Khalil, Esq., LLM of Khamo Law can represent your trucking business, legal interests and keep your business on the road.

Protection of Your CDL

Commercial drivers rely on their commercial driver's licenses to make a living. If you accumulate too many violations or traffic tickets or citations, it could result in the loss of your CDL privileges. Trucking Compliance Attorneys, like our very own Moe Khalil, can help you protect your CDL by fighting and/or negotiating a reduced charge or (in some cases) eliminate your ticket/citation entirely. By doing so, they can prevent your CDL from being suspended or revoked, ensuring that you can continue to operate commercial vehicles.

Saves You Time and Money by hiring a Commercial Trucking Attorney

Attorney Moe Khalil has successfully represented trucking clients in several FMCSA/CSA matters. Attorney Moe Khalil experience, expertise, and attention to detail can reduce potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines associated with Acute and Critical safety violations. Owning a Trucking Company or operating a commercial vehicle is a stressful business endeavor, daily. Attorney Moe Khalil will provide you the peace of mind and security of knowing you are legal and compliant. Offers You Peace of Mind

Conclusion:

An OOS Ticket or other Acute or Critical Safety Violation can threaten your livelihood as a commercial business, driver, or owner/operator. It is crucial to hire a Commercial Trucking Compliance Attorney.

Call our office 248-838-1832 and schedule a free consultation.

We can offer valuable insight into the legal process and help protect your commercial driver's license and/or business. Ultimately, our representation will save you time and money and give you freedom knowing your business is in the right legal hands. Contact Moe Khalil to help you fight to get the safety and compliance justice you deserve!