May 17, 2026

What You Need to Know A cement truck accident can involve more than the driver. Depending on the facts, the truck owner, concrete supplier, contractor, repair shop, or parts maker may share responsibility. Cement mixers are commercial vehicles. Driver logs, truck data, maintenance files, and company records can matter in these claims. For most Florida negligence claims from crashes on or after March 24, 2023, the lawsuit deadline is generally two years. An attorney should confirm the deadline for your case. Evidence can disappear much sooner. Get medical care, photograph the scene if you can do so safely, and do not give a recorded statement to the truck’s insurer before you speak with a lawyer. The Reyes Firm helps injured people in Tampa, Gibsonton, Riverview, Brandon, Plant City, and across Hillsborough County. Had a bad day? Call The Reyes Firm at 833-4-BAD-DAY. SCHEDULE A FREE CASE REVIEW A cement truck accident can leave you hurt, out of work, and unsure who is responsible. The driver is only the first name on the list. Mixer trucks may be owned by one company, loaded by another, and driven to a job site run by a third. That means several companies and insurers may point at each other while you are still recovering. In Tampa, Gibsonton, and the rest of the South Shore, cement and concrete trucks work near road projects, new homes, and commercial sites. This guide explains who may be liable, what evidence matters, and what to do first. Who May Be Liable When a Cement Truck Hits You in Florida? Several parties may be responsible after a cement truck crash. The driver may be, but the truck owner, concrete supplier, contractor, and repair shop may also be involved. Under Florida Statute §316.302, commercial vehicle owners and drivers must follow applicable federal safety rules, which can add records to examine. Depending on the facts, responsible parties may include: The cement truck driver, if speeding, distraction, fatigue, impairment, or unsafe driving played a role. The truck owner or concrete company, if poor hiring, training, scheduling, or supervision contributed. A contractor or job site operator, if delivery pressure, site layout, or traffic control played a part. A maintenance shop, if brake, tire, or steering problems were missed or poorly repaired. A parts maker, if a defective component contributed to the crash. Another driver, if that driver caused or worsened the collision. In many cases, the company behind the driver is an important part of the investigation. Its records may show if safety rules were followed before the crash. ⚠️ Warning: Florida’s Filing Deadline Under Florida Statute §95.11, the deadline to file most negligence lawsuits is generally two years for injuries occurring on or after March 24, 2023. This is a general timeline, not a final deadline for your case. An attorney should verify the date and any exceptions that apply. Key evidence may be lost long before the filing deadline. Watch: Why Cement Truck Accident Liability Can Involve More Than the Driver In cement truck accident cases, the investigation may look beyond the driver. This video explains why factors such as speed, turning, truck handling, cement loading, and company involvement may affect who can be held responsible after a serious crash. Video provided for general educational purposes only. Every cement truck accident case depends on the specific facts, available evidence, and applicable Florida law. Why Do Cement Mixer Trucks Cause Such Serious Injuries? A loaded cement mixer is a very heavy vehicle, so a crash with a car, motorcycle, or pedestrian can cause severe injuries. Its size, weight, and rotating drum can affect how it stops or handles in certain situations. The cause of any one crash depends on the evidence. Factors that investigators may look at include: Speed and following distance Stopping and turning movements Blind spots around the truck How the load was carried and how the drum was operating Delivery schedules and time pressure Brake, tire, and steering condition Road and job site conditions Florida Statute §316.520 requires vehicles to carry loads in a way that prevents material from dropping, shifting, leaking, or blowing onto the road. The statute does not specifically name concrete mixers. How it applies to a particular crash depends on the load and the facts. 💡 Did You Know? The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reported 46,651 commercial motor vehicle crashes in Florida in 2024, involving 315 fatalities. These are preliminary statewide figures, not cement truck-only or Tampa-only crash totals. Can the Concrete Supplier and the Contractor Both Be Responsible? Yes, more than one company can share responsibility, depending on who owned the truck, who employed the driver, and who controlled the delivery. A supplier may own the mixer. A contractor may direct where and when it unloads. Each company’s role may affect which insurance policies apply. These questions often come up: Who owned the truck and who paid the driver? Was the driver an employee or an independent contractor? Who set the delivery time and route? Who controlled the job site where the truck was working? Who inspected and repaired the truck? The label “independent contractor” does not automatically end the question. Florida courts may look at the actual working relationship, including who controlled the work, equipment, and other relevant details. This is fact-specific, and an attorney should review it. The Reyes Firm has also written about injuries from mixer crashes. See our guide to amputation injuries in cement mixer crashes. What Evidence Matters After a Cement Truck Crash, and What Should You Do First? Call 911, get medical care, and protect the evidence. Photos, witness names, and the truck’s company markings can be lost quickly. The truck’s data, logs, and video may be overwritten, and repairs may change the vehicle’s condition. Early action by you and your lawyer matters. What should you do immediately after the crash? Take these steps if you can do so safely: Call 911 and move to a safe place. Motor vehicle crashes can involve