Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for an Exemption From Liberty Bulk Transport, LLC, USDOT#3256390
Published Date: 2/10/2026
Notice
Summary
Liberty Bulk Transport wants permission to use special brake lights that flash quickly instead of staying steady. This new lighting tech pulses the rear lights four times in two seconds when braking, making their trucks more noticeable. The government is asking for public comments by March 12, 2026, before deciding if this flashing light setup is safe and okay to use.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Flashing brake lights on Liberty trucks
Liberty Bulk Transport asked to use an Intellistop module that pulses rear clearance, identification, and brake lamps from low to high intensity 4 times in 2 seconds when the brakes are applied. Liberty says this pulsing could increase visibility and reduce the frequency of rear-end crashes. FMCSA is requesting public comment on the carrier-specific request before deciding, with comments due March 12, 2026.
No industry-wide approval; carrier-specific path
FMCSA previously denied an industry-wide exemption for Intellistop on October 7, 2022, but that decision does not prevent individual motor carriers from seeking carrier-specific exemptions. Liberty's current application is carrier-specific, meaning other motor carriers would need to apply individually rather than rely on an industry-wide approval.
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