🚛FMCSA Requests Comments on Grote Industries' Safety Exemption Renewal
Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for Exemption Renewal from Grote Industries, LLC
Summary
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requests public comment on the application from Grote Industries, LLC (Grote) for a renewal of its exemption allowing motor carriers to install amber brake-activated pulsating warning lamps on the rear of trailers and van body trucks in addition to the steady-burning brake lamps required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). Grote currently holds an exemption for the period December 7, 2020, through December 2, 2025, and requests a five-year renewal of the exemption. FMCSA requests public comment on Grote's request to renew the exemption.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The notice involves a regulatory exemption renewal that allows motor carriers to install additional safety equipment (amber brake-activated lamps), which affects compliance and operational practices directly impacting costs and safety measures for trucking businesses. The FMCSA's request for comments indicates potential regulatory changes, requiring businesses to stay informed and potentially invest in new technologies.