Body-up lights, mud flaps and other non-federally required items

November 5, 2021
Many trucks need to meet both federal requirements and individual state regulations. For dump bodies, some states require a warning like a body-up light to ensure the dump body is not in a raised position when operating on public roads. Some states also have requirements for backup alarms or crossview mirrors on commercial vehicles.
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