Truck Safety Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Truck Safety Act - Declares that the purpose of this Act is to protect the public from the hazards of unsafe commercial motor vehicle operations, to provide drivers of commercial vehicles with safe and healthy working conditions, and to insure prompt and continuous compliance with the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this Act. Stipulates that this Act shall apply to all commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating). Requires employers to provide their employees with safe vehicles and working conditions which are free from recognized hazards. Requires employers and employees to comply with the safety and health standards, and rules and regulations issued pursuant to this Act. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish and maintain safety rules and regulations regarding: (1) safety maintenance of vehicles covered by this Act; (2) the hours of duty of drivers; and (3) the health and physical condition of drivers. Directs the Secretary to regulate the working conditions and operating practices of employees to assure that no employee will suffer injury or material impairment of health or functional capacity due to exposure to such worki…