Federal Register #2026-11059

FMCSA Exemption for Truck-Lite and ECCO Auxiliary Amber Brake-Activated Lamps on Commercial Motor Vehicles

This summary covers a regulatory exemption granted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under the Department of Transportation: - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) - OEMs Involved: - Truck-Lite Co. LLC (manufacturer of auxiliary amber brake-activated lamps) - ECCO (sister company to Truck-Lite, also manufacturing the lamps) - Both are owned by Clarience Technologies - Products/Services: - Auxiliary amber brake-activated pulsating lamps for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) - No specific part numbers or quantities specified - Lamps are to be installed on the rear of CMVs in addition to required steady-burning brake lamps - Lamps function as Class II strobes for up to four seconds upon brake application, then transition to steady red - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Exemption is for a 5-year period - Intended to improve rear visibility and reduce rear-end collisions - Exemption includes detailed terms for lamp configuration, color, and operation - Annual reporting required by Truck-Lite - This is a regulatory exemption notice, not a procurement solicitation - Locations: - FMCSA headquarters, Washington, DC - DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC

Description

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted Truck-Lite Co. LLC a limited 5-year exemption allowing motor carriers to install Truck-Lite and/or ECCO auxiliary amber brake-activated pulsating lamps on the rear of commercial motor vehicles in addition to the steady-burning brake lamps required by regulations. The exemption aims to achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater than the current standards. The exemption is effective from May 29, 2026, to June 3, 2031, and includes specific terms and conditions for the use and placement of these auxiliary lamps.

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