According to the 55-page study, reflective tape reduces side and rear crashes into heavy trailers, particularly at night "when even a vigilant motorist might not see an untreated trailer in time ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 29) — New U.S. transportation safety rules will require trucking companies to install reflective tape or reflectors on older trailers, the ...

NHTSA also says that, if the tape is as effective on single-unit trucks as it is on trailers, there is a potential to prevent 14 fatalities per year. The notice will be available for comment for ...