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Starting in 2029, vehicle manufacturers must make automatic emergency braking standard in cars and light trucks The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS No. 127) that will make automatic emergency braking (AEB), including pedestrian AEB, standard on all passenger cars and light trucks by September 2029.  The new standard requires all cars be able to stop and avoid contact with a vehicle in front of them up to 62 miles per hour and that the systems must detect pedestrians in both daylight and darkness. In addition, the standard requires that the system apply the brakes automatically up to 90 mph when a collision with a lead vehicle is imminent, and up to 45 mph when a pedestrian is detected. This final rule applies to nearly all U.S. light vehicles (gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less). A Final Regulatory Impact Analysis that presents the benefits and costs associated with the standard is included in the Final Rule: https://lnkd.in/gCrVG__5 In June 2023, NHTSA and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a separate notice of proposed rulemaking that would require heavy vehicles, including tractor trailers, to have AEB, which the agencies are in the process of finalizing.

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Industry leaders are optimistic and hopeful as President-elect Donald Trump's administration looks to appoint a new head for the FMCSA. Key players from associations like the American Trucking Association and Independent Drivers Association want someone who listens and understands the industry, and genuinely cares about its future. What’s at stake? Trucking safety regulations on speed limiters, autonomous vehicles and other key issues that will impact carriers in 2025. “We would like to see an individual who has a trucking background, who understands trucking; having driven a truck would be fantastic.” (Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, EVP, Lewie Pugh) Read the whole story by Trucking Dive, and tell us what you think about the new administration’s future impact on trucking and safety. https://zurl.co/Rc5L7 #ClearConnectSolutions #FMCSA #trucking #safety #regulations #commercialtransportation #transportation

With the latest Direct Vision Standard (DVS) changes on the horizon, understanding how these new regulations will impact your fleet is crucial. 🌐 Truckfile is here to help you navigate these updates, ensuring your vehicles remain compliant and safe on the road. Our tools make it easy to manage all necessary updates, keeping your operations smooth and avoiding potential penalties. Don’t wait—start preparing now. For a detailed breakdown of what the DVS changes mean for your fleet, check out our blog: https://lnkd.in/eJZutgFT #DVS #DirectVisionStandard #Compliance #Truckfile

NHTSA is getting closer to a final rule mandate automatic emergency brakes on light vehicles. is a mandate for heavy vehicles far behind? #trucking #truckers #Landlinemedia https://lnkd.in/gxYRvvi4

🚛 TRUCKSAFE is in Commercial Motor 🚛 Euro NCAP - For Safer Cars, Vans & Trucks's #TRUCKSAFE Programme is featured in Commercial Motor, with journalist George Barrow delving into how it’s setting new safety benchmarks for heavy vehicles. The article examines Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), collision avoidance, and direct vision performance across top truck models, highlighting the programme's transformative impact on road safety. 🛣️ "Safety is a really strong value for us and something we continually work to improve. This is proof from independent experts that what we are doing is correct," shares Matthew Avery, Euro NCAP’s Director of Strategic Development. 🦺 Check out the latest issue of Commercial Motor to learn more about how Euro NCAP and manufacturers are working together to raise safety standards in the HGV sector. 🚚 #protocols #forsafercars #forsafertrucks #devslaw #roadsafety #euroncap #cityandhighway #trucks #trucksafety #safetrucks #heavydutyvehicles #freight #logistics #fleet #HGVs #Nearside #Turn #technologies #truckmakers #forsaferjourneys #commercialfleet #roadauthorities #saferroads #ItsAboutTime

The FMCSA has announced an important new initiative to investigate the effectiveness of warning triangles placed near disabled commercial vehicles in reducing crashes. This study aims to determine whether these warning devices significantly impact safety and driver behavior in the presence of parked or disabled commercial motor vehicles (PDCMVs). Read more: https://lnkd.in/gFfzpqkM

The ‘New Vehicle General Safety Regulation’, also known as GSR2 amends the minimum performance standards for motor vehicles, adding new required Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter PRO comes with Advanced Driver Safety and Assistance systems, and for a limited time only, is available with just 3.9% APR, exclusively at Motus Truck & Van. Watch this quick video demonstrating the vans Advanced Driver Safety and Assistance systems that make it GRS2 compliant ⬇️ 💻 To find out more about GSR2, read here: https://lnkd.in/exUZRw8X #GSR2Compliant #VehicleSafety #AdvancedSafetyFeatures #ADAS #MercedesBenzSprinter #SafetyRegulations #MotusTruckAndVan #DriverAssistance #RoadSafety2024 #SprinterSafety

Euro NCAP - For Safer Cars, Vans & Trucks unveiled its safety ratings for heavy goods vehicles. This initiative calls upon truck manufacturers, industry stakeholders, policymakers, and road authorities to collaborate in achieving the ambitious goal of Vision #ZeroAccident. 🚚 At ZF, we share this vision and are deeply committed to supporting our customers in meeting Euro NCAP safety criteria. Among these innovations, OnGuardMAX, ZF’s most advanced driver assistance system stands out as a key enabler of Euro NCAP safety standards. This advanced system offers: ⚙️ Automatic braking toward pedestrian and cyclists during vehicle move-off and near-turning scenarios ⚙️ Advanced Speed Assist with automatic speed adjustment ⚙️ Adaptive cruise control even in stop-and-go highway traffic ⚙️ Continuous lane-keeping assistance to prevent lane departure collisions 🚚 As the leading Tier 1 supplier to commercial vehicle OEMs, our latest technologies are designed to enable safer roads for everyone. For more information, please check https://lnkd.in/d_jyVXhA #roadsafety #trucks #trucksafety #safetrucks #heavydutyvehicles #logistics #fleet #technologies

Manufacturers seeking to achieve 5-star safety ratings for model year 2026 vehicles will have to meet four core driver assist technologies and more stringent crash test evaluations. #automotivesafety