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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to grant Casey's Services Company an exemption from specific Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. This exemption allows Casey to use a new Intellistop module in its commercial vehicles that pulses brake lights to be more visible and help reduce rear-end crashes. The exemption is valid for five years, from April 2025 to April 2030, and it includes strict conditions for monitoring and safety checks. This limited approval is meant to collect real-world data on this technology's effectiveness in enhancing road safety.

FMCSA has decided to exempt 10 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), allowing them to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce, despite being deaf or hard of hearing. This exemption, based on evidence showing that these drivers maintain a comparable level of safety, is effective from February 1, 2025, and will last for two years. The exempted drivers must follow specific conditions, such as reporting any accidents and maintaining driving records, and they are prohibited from driving passenger buses in interstate commerce. During the exemption period, states cannot enforce conflicting laws or regulations.