Coffeyville Trucks Get Green Light for Pulsing Brake Warning Lights
Published Date: 4/16/2025
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Summary
Coffeyville Resources Crude Transportation 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 vehicles safer on the road. This special permission starts April 16, 2025, and lasts five years, helping Coffeyville keep their trucks up to date without extra costs. Drivers and everyone on the road win with clearer brake signals and safer rides!
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Potential Safer Braking Signals for Road Users
FMCSA found that research suggests enhanced rear-signaling (like pulsating brake lamps) may help reduce the frequency and severity of rear-end crashes, and concluded that granting Coffeyville's exemption would likely achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater than current steady-burning lamp rules. The exemption is limited and will allow FMCSA to collect real-world data during the April 16, 2025–April 16, 2030 period.
Limited Exemption Allows Intellistop Use
FMCSA granted Coffeyville Resources an exemption allowing it to operate commercial motor vehicles equipped with Intellistop's pulsating-brake module. The exemption applies only to Coffeyville's Clean Products division, permits the module to pulse rear lamps 4 times in 2 seconds (then return to steady burn), and is in effect from April 16, 2025 through April 16, 2030.
Installation and Transfer Rules Restrict Who Installs Units
The Intellistop module under this exemption must be installed only by the vehicle owner (the Applicant); manufacturers, distributors, dealers, rental companies, or repair businesses may not install it. If a Coffeyville vehicle with the module is sold or transferred, Coffeyville must remove the module and restore the CMV to FMCSR/FMVSS compliance before transfer and certify restoration.
Quarterly and Annual Crash Reporting Requirements
Coffeyville must submit quarterly reports to FMCSA (first due July 16, 2025, then every 3 months on the first business day of the month) including data beginning 60 days before module installation and including all crashes/incidents potentially implicating the module. An annual report is due within 60 days after each 12-month period and must include crash rates, vehicle miles, numbers/types of CMVs using the module, and transfers/sales information.
Driver Inspection and Dispatch Conditions
Drivers of Intellistop-equipped CMVs must perform pre-trip inspections to confirm the module pulses only for 2 seconds and that lamps return to steady burn; if lamps are not steady after 2 seconds the vehicle must not be dispatched until repaired. Drivers must note any module problems on driver vehicle inspection reports each shift.
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