Truck Safety Devices Program

MassDOT is taking steps to make roadways safer across the Commonwealth by requiring vehicles to be equipped with specific safety devices.  These devices will help prevent crashes and save lives.

The Act to Reduce Traffic Fatalities requires compliance from any registered motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer or semi-trailer unit classified as a class 3 or above with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more that is is: 

• Operating under a contract with the Commonwealth on or after January 1, 2025
• Leased or purchased by the Commonwealth on or after January 1, 2023

Visit Truck Safety Devices for more information.

Overview

Agencies for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that have registered vehicles or any type of trailers with a gross weight rating of 10,0001 pounds or more must access the Truck Safety Devices Program to review the vehicles and/or trailers submitted by the agency or their contractors as well as submit vehicles for their agency.  

If you are not a state agency and need to submit your contracted vehicles to get the Safety Device Certification Request or a Waiver, visit Truck Safety Device Program and select the following options:

• Register - located at the top of the page
• I want to register As a Contractor for the Commonwealth  

Who can participate in the Truck Safety Devices Program?

The portal will allow Business Partner end users to add State Owned or leased vehicles and review the vehicles and/or trailers added by contractors.  

Is there a fee to participate in the program?

There is no fee to participate in the Truck Safety Devices Program.    

How do I access the Truck Safety Devices Program?

Truck Safety Devices Portal: This real-time free service allows individual users to log into a web-based portal.  Usernames and passwords are required as well as a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) every time you log in.  

Log into the Truck Safety Devices  Program and click on Log In at the top of the page.

Next Steps

Step 1: Register for access to the RMV's Community Portal as a New Business Partner. Only one person can register per business. (After approved registration, more contacts can be added)   Please select a business type of State Agency, business sub-type of Other and the Program Truck Safety Devices.

*If you are an existing business partner and do not have Community Portal credentials, contact [e-mail] and request a Community Portal logon. Skip to step 3.    

Step 2: Once your registration is approved, you will receive an email with your RMV's Community Portal login credentials. This may take up to 5-7 business days.   

Step 3: Log into the RMV's Community Portal to complete the process of becoming an RMV Business Partner for the program(s) you have selected.  The person submitting the request will receive notification when the documents are approved or rejected. End users will receive an email with their Truck Safety Devices Portal login credentials once approved.    

Documents

You will be required to complete the following documents.  The forms can be completed two ways.  Online in a fillable format and signed digitally or download the forms, complete and upload.  To find the documents, visit the RMV's Community Portal.  The Downloadable documents are listed on the Home page.  To see the checklist of forms required, go to the RMV’s Community Portal, click on My Business & Programs, click on Open Details.   

Access Agreement  

State agencies will use the government version of the Agreement for Access to Records Maintained by Registry of Motor Vehicles.  (Access Agreement) 

• One agreement must be completed and signed by the signatory authority for your business.    If your agency has access to other programs, you must include Reason for Access for all programs.  
• Make sure you are checking off Truck Safety Devices(only check off other programs if you currently enrolled in another program or if you are requesting access to additional programs). 

Truck Safety Devices User Request form 

• This form is used to identify each End User that will need access to the Truck Safety Devices Portal. Each user that is requesting access to the Truck Safety Devices Portal will need to complete this form. The Business or Security must start the process for each end user.  

If you would like to review the documents, please use the links below.    

Sample: Agreement for Access to Records and Data Maintained by Registry of Motor Vehicles - Government Business Partners    

Sample: Truck Safety User Request Form

Is there training required to participate in this program?

Yes, visit Truck Safety Devices and click on Truck Safety Device Resources.

Resources

Community Portal - New Registration   

The RMV's Community Portal will have additional help material.    

Contact Information

Questions for the Safety Program or using the Driver Safety Portal: [e-mail]. 

Safety Portal Access or Password Issues [e-mail]     

Questions on the RMV's Community Portal [e-mail]