Trucks Get Federal Nod for Flashy Brake Lights to Boost Safety
Published Date: 4/16/2025
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Summary
Coffeyville Resources got the green light to use a cool new brake light module from Intellistop that flashes their truck’s rear lights quickly when braking, making their big rigs safer on the road. This change affects Coffeyville’s commercial trucks and is expected to keep everyone just as safe, if not safer, without extra costs or delays. The new flashing brake lights will start rolling out soon, helping drivers spot stopping trucks faster!
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Exemption Allows Flashing Brake Module
Coffeyville Resources (USDOT #1236378) received FMCSA approval to operate commercial trucks with an Intellistop module that pulses the required rear clearance, identification, and brake lamps 4 times in 2 seconds when the brakes are applied, then returns to a steady‑burning state while brakes remain engaged. FMCSA determined the exemption would likely achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater than the regulation, and the company expects no extra costs or delays and will begin rolling out the modules soon.
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