Ditch the Labels: FMCSA Eyes Simpler Trailer Guard Rules
Published Date: 5/30/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FMCSA wants to drop the rule that requires permanent certification labels on rear impact guards for trailers. This change helps motor carriers avoid headaches when labels wear off, without lowering safety standards. It mainly affects trailer owners and makers, with no extra costs or delays expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Removes Permanent Certification Labels
FMCSA proposes to remove the rule that rear impact guards on trailers must be permanently marked or labeled with a manufacturer certification. This change means motor carriers and trailer owners would no longer need to rely on a permanent label to show the guard meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard.
Manufacturers Freed from Labeling Requirement
The proposal would rescind the requirement that manufacturers permanently mark or label rear impact guards with a certification under the applicable FMVSS. Trailer and impact-guard manufacturers would no longer have to apply those permanent certification labels.
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