NHTSA Archives - Truck Drivers USA

Crash avoidance technology is often hailed as a crucial element in enhancing road safety. However, understanding how drivers engage with these systems remains a key question. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) aims to investigate this interaction.

November 12, 2024

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NHTSA to Examine Driver Interactions with Crash Avoidance Technology

Crash avoidance technology is often hailed as a crucial element in enhancing road safety. However, understanding how drivers engage with these systems remains a ...

semi truck driving at night with brake lights lit up

September 25, 2024

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FMCSA Greenlights Limited Use of Pulsating Brake Lights for Trucks

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has sanctioned the use of pulsating brake lights for a select number of trucks, awaiting updated industry ...

blue freightliner semi truck pulling white trailer, Daimler recalls freightliner and western star trucks for brake light issues

September 20, 2024

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Brake Light Malfunction Prompts Recall for Thousands of Freightliner and Western Star

Daimler Truck North America has initiated a recall for thousands of its Freightliner and Western Star models due to a problem with brake lights ...

August 12, 2024

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Mack Trucks Issues Recall Over Driver’s Seat Assembly Problems

Mack Trucks, Inc. has initiated a recall affecting certain 2024-2025 models of its Anthem, Granite, and Pinnacle truck lines that are equipped with RollTek ...

blurry speedometer with the needle indicating speed over 80mph

July 11, 2024

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NHTSA Launches “Speeding Catches Up with You” Campaign

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has rolled out its latest initiative, “Speeding Catches Up with You,” to remind motorists about the importance ...

June 20, 2024

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Federal Regulators to Survey Truck Drivers on Seat Belt Usage

Federal regulators are set to survey truck drivers about their seat belt usage following alarming data showing a high number of unrestrained drivers involved ...

April 30, 2024

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NHTSA Data Calls into Question by Underride Committee

Several members of an advisory committee tasked with reducing crashes raised doubts about the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) cost-benefit analysis concerning a ...

black semi truck pulling white semi on road

April 26, 2024

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AEB Light Vehicle Rule Close to Passing, What This Means for Truckers

The White House Office of Management and Budget has concluded its assessment of a final regulation mandating automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems for light ...

April 5, 2024

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Release Date for New AEB Rule Projected for April 2024

This month, the U.S. Department of Transportation is anticipated to reveal a final rule mandating automatic emergency braking systems on heavy trucks. According ...

March 19, 2024

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Underride Retrofit Requirement Topic of Conversation for NHTSA Safety Committee

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Advisory Committee on Underride Protection (ACUP) convened to address underride crashes and fatalities, focusing particularly on trailers. ...