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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 ...

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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. ...

January 9, 2024

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New Impaired Driving Mandate May be on the Docket, According to NHTSA

As part of a concerted initiative to enhance road safety by curbing the influence of intoxicated and distracted drivers, the National Highway Traffic Safety ...

December 28, 2023

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NHTSA Leader Ann Carlson Steps Down from Role

Ann Carlson, the current acting leader of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is set to depart from the agency. Her last official ...