Congress Moves to Mandate Side Underride Guards on Large Trucks

February 4 – February 4, 2026

Lawmakers in both the House and Senate have introduced legislation requiring the DOT to mandate side underride guards on new large trucks. These measures aim to prevent passenger vehicles from sliding underneath trailers during side-impact collisions.

Policies

Congress Proposes New Safety Guards to Prevent Cars from Sliding Under Large Trucks

S. 3775

Congress Proposes New Safety Rules to Prevent Cars from Sliding Under Large Trucks

H.R. 7354

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