Trucking Regulations - Safety
U.S. Regulations
Below is a listing of safety-specific regulations that are approved or pending, as well as their potential impact on the market.
| Regulation | Agency | Introduction | Status | Impact | Milestones | Next Steps | Proposed Implementation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization | DOT, DOE, EPA, HUD | Jan'23 | Published | Policy document outlining targets to eliminate GHG emissions from transportation sector by 2050; this is not a regulation or legislation | Inter-agency cooperation, investment, R&D, etc. | ||
| Testing Camera Systems to Replace Rear View Mirrors | FMCSA | Dec'18 | Waivers granted | Allow camera-monitoring system instead of currently mandated rear-view mirrors | Stonebridge exemption approved 2018 Vision Systems exemption approved 2020 | Expect other exemption requests to be granted Public comments to FMCSA from 5/24 through 7/23 2021 | 5-year exemptions granted Stonebridge through 2023 Vision Systems through 2025 |
| Allow cameras to replace side and rear view mirrors | NHTSA | Jul'19 | Comment period closed | Aerodynamics/fuel efficiency | ANPRM Published 10/10/2019 | Evaluation of public comments underway | TBD. Will be impacted by Stonebridge and Vision Systems real-life experience. |
| Gather Info on ADS in HD Trucks | FMCSA | Nov'20 | Published in Federal Register | Set stage for "operations for managing mixed fleets" of ADS and conventional driven trucks | ANPRM 5/28/2019 Information Collection Request published | Analysis of comments and development of NOPR | TBD |
| Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act | House of Representatives | Mar'23 | Reintroduced March 2023 | Improve parking for CV's on Federal-aid highway systems and other purposes | Reintroduced. Passed committee, now the full House will consider (vote yet to be scheduled) | ||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | USDOT | Jul'23 | NPRM | Require HD vehicles to include automatic emergency braking systems | First proposed in 2015; No activity during Trump Admin.; Announcement 1/27/22 to initiate rulemaking to require AEB on Heavy Trucks | Comments due by 9/5/23 | |
| FMVSS Rear Impact Guards, Rear Impact Protection | NHTSA | Dec '15 | Final Rule | Requires rear impact guard on trailers over 10,000 GVWR that is strong enough to withstand 35 mph impact (up from 30 mph) | Implementation; Rule effective 180 days after published in Federal Register | ||
| Non-issuance or Downgrade of CDLs | FMCSA | Apr'20 | Final Rule | Prevent states from issuing or upgrading CDL for drivers listed in Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse | Final Rule published 10/7/21 | Full Implementation | 11/18/2024 |
| Speed Limiter | FMCSA | Orig 2016 / re-started Apr'22 | ASNPRM | ECU control top speed of all C7&8 vehicles. ECU setting for life of CV | Comment period on ASNPRM ended 7/18/22v | TBD | |
| Deregulating Restrictions of Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-Wheelers (DRIVE) Act | House of Representatives | May'23 | Introduced | Would prevent FMCSA from making any rules requiring interstate commerce vehicles over 26,000 lbs. to have speed limiter devices set | Committee hearings | ||
| Retroreflective Pavement Markings | FHWA | Jan'17 | Final Rule | New minimum standards for retroreflective material in road markings | Final Rule published 8/5/22 | No time period for replacing non-compliant markings | 4-year period for states to create plan to maintain new markings |
| Safety Measurement System Updates | FMCSA | Feb'23 | Notice | Changes to the SMS incl.: new safety categories, simplified severity weights, focus on recent violations | Seeking comments | Comments due 5/16/23 | |
| Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act | U.S. Senate | Jul'23 | Introduced | Establish a "Safety Fitness Determination" test for shippers/brokers to confirm trucking cos. are properly licensed, registered, insured | committee hearings | TBD |