We assume and rightly so, that when we’re driving out on the highways, all the tractor/trailers, big rigs, 18-wheelers and other commercial trucks traveling along side us are being driven by qualified, sober, well-rested and well-trained drivers.  Companies are duty-bound to hire capable individuals, train them, and supervise them.  Too often, however, it is the truck driver who is at fault when a truck accident occurs, and frequently, the motor carrier for whom the driver works or who has leased the driver is held primarily responsible.