Equipment Committee named to study underride guards April 18, 2023 The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has named 16 people to an advisory committee that will study underride guards and make recommendations about safety regulations linked to severe…
Equipment Safety critics argue new U.S. underride guard rules are not tough enough August 29, 2022 Two safety groups are calling on U.S. regulators to further strengthen underride guards, arguing that coming rules which largely mirror Canadian standards do not go far enough. The Truck Safety…
Equipment U.S. considers annual underride guard inspections January 4, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is looking to add rear impact (underride) guards to the list of annual inspection items on commercial motor vehicles.
Equipment Utility Trailer says jury confirmed trailers without side underride guards are not defective September 3, 2019 SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO – Utility Trailer says a jury has confirmed its trailers manufactured without side underride guards are not defective. However, the trailer manufacturer was still found 45%…
Health & Safety OOIDA fights back against underride guard legislation March 8, 2019 GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is opposing legislation that would mandate underride guards on all sides of commercial motor vehicles over 10,000 lbs. The organization…
