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Suing Arkansas Trucking Companies for Unqualified Drivers by Joseph Gates

Suing Arkansas Trucking Companies for Unqualified Drivers by Joseph Gates If you or someone you care about was hurt in a collision with a commercial truck in Little Rock, this video explains what you need to know about holding trucking companies accountable through negligent hiring and negligent entrustment claims. Arkansas law allows injured drivers and passengers to pursue compensation when companies put unsafe drivers on the road—whether by failing to screen applicants properly or by ignoring warning signs about a driver’s record, health, or behavior. Gates Law Firm PLLC 2725 Cantrell Rd Ste 200, Little Rock, AR 72202, United States (501) 779-8091 https://www.gateslawpllc.com/negligent-ent... https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4114337096... Joseph Gates of Gates Law Firm, PLLC, has represented injured Arkansans in cases involving trucking companies that cut corners on safety. Based in Little Rock, his firm helps clients uncover what companies knew about a driver’s background before an accident occurred. Many of these cases involve collisions on I-40, I-30, I-430, or other busy routes through Pulaski County, North Little Rock, and surrounding areas like Jacksonville and Cabot. Whether the crash happened near the I-430/I-630 interchange or along Highway 67/167, it’s important to act quickly to preserve key records and evidence. Negligent entrustment cases focus on situations where companies hand over an 80,000-pound commercial vehicle to someone they knew—or should have known—was unfit to drive. This may include drivers with suspended licenses, a history of DUI or reckless driving, or those lacking a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL). Negligent hiring, on the other hand, deals with failures to perform proper background checks or verify qualifications before putting someone behind the wheel. Both legal claims aim to show how a company’s decisions contributed to a crash. Under federal rules from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), trucking companies must maintain thorough driver qualification files. These files include employment applications, safety histories from previous employers, driving records from every state where a license was held, and documentation of drug testing, medical certifications, and training. Missing or incomplete information in these files may help prove that a company violated 49 CFR Part 391 and put others at risk. Injured individuals may recover compensatory damages for medical bills, lost income, property damage, and pain and suffering. Some cases may also support punitive damages if the company acted with reckless disregard—such as knowingly hiring drivers with dangerous pasts or ignoring federal safety rules. Victims often receive treatment at local facilities like UAMS Medical Center, CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, Baptist Health Medical Center, and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Long-term care and recovery costs can be high, especially in cases involving traumatic injuries. Arkansas uses a modified comparative fault rule, which means you can recover damages if you are less than 50 percent at fault for the crash. Trucking companies and insurers may try to shift blame to avoid paying full compensation. That’s why it’s important to gather strong evidence early, such as internal company communications, driving logs, black box data, and witness statements. Joseph Gates is a member of the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. He and the team at Gates Law Firm, PLLC are committed to helping injured clients in Little Rock and across Arkansas navigate the legal process and hold trucking companies accountable. For a consultation, call (501) 779-8091. What is the new law in Arkansas for trucking? What is the biggest problem in the trucking industry? Can Canadian truck drivers drive in Arkansas? Do you have to speak English to get a CDL in Arkansas?