Tag: underride guards

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Trucking groups write Congress to oppose mandates for speed limiters, auto braking, insurance increase

A coalition of 31 trucking industry groups penned a letter to Congress in opposition of legislation that would mandate underride guards, speed limiters and automatic emergency braking systems on heavy-duty trucks, as well as a bill that would increase liability insurance minimums to nearly $5 million.

September 17, 2019

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Trucking reps testify before Congress on driver pay, hours, safety

The testimony from each of the stakeholders, along with their answers to questions from 17 representatives who are part of the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, will be used to help shape the next highway funding bill after 2015’s FAST Act expires in 2020.

June 12, 2019

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GAO recommends annual underride guard inspections, side underride guard research

The U.S. Government Accountability Office this week released a new report on truck underride guards, offering four recommendations to the U.S. Department of Transportation about improving data collection, inspections and more for the devices.

April 16, 2019

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CVSA to collect data on underride guards during normal inspections Aug. 27-31

From August 27-31, 2018, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will conduct a Rear Impact Guard Check. Details and more information here on Overdrive.

July 31, 2018

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Lawmakers intro bill to beef up rear impact guards, mandate side guards on trailers

A bipartisan and bicameral group of U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday announced intentions to introduce a bill in Congress to require tractor-trailers to be equipped with so-called side underride guards, intended to protect car occupants in crashes in which the car slides under the trailer.

December 13, 2017

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Trailer underride guard mandate proposed by NHTSA

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing to require rear impact guards on the back of trailers.

December 15, 2015

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Group wants stronger underride guards

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has asked federal officials to require greater rear impact protection for commercial trailers

March 3, 2011