NHTSA
FMCSA Clarifies Rear-Impact Guard Label Requirements
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has confirmed that faded or missing rear-impact guard labels are not considered a compliance issue. This...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
