MoDOT ER TRUCK BUILD STANDARDS.pdf

MoDOT ER TRUCK BUILD STANDARDS June 2026

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Emergency Response Truck Specifications —Urban & Rural—

Emergency Response (ER) truck & equipment standards for Traffic Incident Management (TIM) & Safety Service Patrol (SSP)

“Motorist Assistance Program”

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

STATEWIDE MoDOT ER TRUCK BUILD STANDARDS

Background Effective August 28, 2012, the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo) definition of “emergency vehicle” found in 304.022. 4-(9), RSMo was modified to include “(9) Any vehicle owned by the state highways and transportation commission and operated by an authorized employee of the department of transportation that is marked as a department of transportation Emergency Response or Motorist Assistance vehicle.”

Purpose

1) To ensure ER fleet standardization and uniformity throughout Missouri.

2) Provide discernable distinction between emergency & non-emergency fleet vehicles.

Vehicles not identified as ER vehicles are not to be marked or lighted to give the appearance of an ER vehicle. A vehicle mimicking the appearance of an ER vehicle presents a false image to the public and presents a damaging representation to the public when such a vehicle passes-by and ignores stopping for highway incidents.

Additional descriptive detail in this document mitigates questions or judgments to any ‘optional’ supplementary add-ons or options that may be perceived as unnecessary or ostentatious.

ER Fleet Defined:

MoDOT Emergency Response Vehicle –

1) Vehicle available 24/7/365 to respond to Priority 1 incidents, including performing traffic control for other response agencies, and equipped with the required equipment outlined in this policy;

2) Designated vehicles from MoDOT’s Central Office on assignment bearing the lighting and siren/air horn identified in the required vehicle equipment.

Authorized ER Fleet:

Any additional Emergency Response vehicles added to MoDOT’s fleet must be approved by the Chief Safety and Operations Officer or designee.

Statewide Current — 2025 — Authorized ER Fleet:

District Urban

Designation Rural

Designation Total ER Trucks

NW: 0 1 1

NE: 0 2 2

KC: 14 5 19

CD: 0 11 11

SL: 19 0 19

SW: 5 0 5

SE: 0 8 8

Total: 38 27 65

Each topic will be presented in a consistent format as follows:

Description

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

MoDot ER TRUCK BUILD STANDARDS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION ONE — BASIC ER TRUCK BUILD —

1.0 MODOT STANDARD ER TRUCK BUILDOUT REQUIREMENTS

1.1 REQUIRED ER BASIC TRUCK FEATURES:

1.2 ER BASIC TRUCK ‘OPTIONAL’ FEATURES:

1.3 REQUIRED ER TRUCK UPFIT ATTACHMENTS

SECTION TWO — ER TRUCK UPFIT ATTACHMENTS —

2.0 TRUCK BED CONFIGURATION

2.1 TRUCK PUSH-BUMPER / DEBRIS DEVICE CONFIGURATION

Sections and Sub-

Sections will be identified with the following icon:

2.2 TRUCK ROTATING VCMS BOARD

2.3 CONSPICUITY PLACEMENT

2.4 CONSPICUITY MATERIAL

2.5 EMERGENCY PHASE LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS

2.6 SUPPLEMENTAL LIGHTING: FOLLOW LIGHTING POLICY

SECTION THREE — QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE —

3.0 ER TRUCK STANDARDS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE:

SECTION FOUR REFERENCE LINKS

4.0 REFERENCE LINKS

INDEX LINKS:

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

MoDot ER TRUCK BUILD STANDARDS

SECTION ONE

— BASIC ER TRUCK BUILD —

BASIC ER TRUCK BUILD

1.0 - 1.3

MODOT BASIC ER TRUCK BUILD SECTION 1.0

1.0 MODOT STANDARD ER TRUCK BUILDOUT

REQUIREMENTS

Model Type: Models must accommodate Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and payload capacity sufficient for all required equipment, tools, and add-ons specified in the ER Standardized Vehicle

Equipment Specifications.

Selected model must support all operational functions related to Emergency Response (ER) and

Motorist Assistance and meet the specific regional operational requirements of the district.

Acceptable models include:

Truck Models in accordance with MoDOT purchasing policy meeting one of the following criteria:

¾-ton extended cab with single rear wheels

¾-ton crew cab with single rear wheels

1-ton extended cab pickup truck with single rear wheels

1-ton crew cab pickup truck with single rear wheels

Other as approved by the Chief Safety and Operations Officer or designee

Make:

Acceptable pickup configuration manufacturers include:

Vehicle makes in accordance with MoDOT purchasing policy, examples:

Chevrolet

Dodge

Ford

Color:

Required standard fleet color:

White exterior

1.0

MODOT BASIC ER TRUCK BUILD SECTION 1.1

1.1 Required ER Basic Truck Features:

Vehicle options must meet the minimum needs for the district’s routine ER operations.

Ordinary and acceptable options include:

4X4 — provides additional traction for all weather conditions and lower torque gear ratio for pushing pulling clearance operations.

Snowplow suspension pkg. — enhances front axle limits to support the additional weight of debris removal devices.

Running boards — provides safety and accessibility to operators entering and exiting vehicles in all weather conditions.

Power adjustable mirrors — needed for all weather conditions and multi-operator safety adjustments, situational rear approach safety.

Power windows — Operator security; public and partner communication.

Cruise Control— Operator vehicle speed control and adherence.

Power Door Locks (optional bed, utility box) — **Vehicle and equipment security and access.

40/20/40 style front seats compatible with radio/lighting control box interface mount.

Backup camera — Backing safety emergency scenes, situational rear approach safety.

1.1

MODOT BASIC ER TRUCK BUILD SECTION 1.2

1.2 ER Basic Truck ‘Optional’ Features:

Heated mirrors — Assists visibility pulling into traffic from shoulder winter weather conditions.

Factory-tinted windows side door and rear **NO AFTERMARKET** — Reduce equipment exposure.

Blind Spot Detection system — **Shoulder and emergency scene egress into traffic safety, spatial awareness.

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) — Enhanced backing safety in multi-agency bustling incident scenes with preoccupied responders.

Backing collision avoidance system — Enhanced backing with spatial awareness safety in multi-agency bustling incident scenes with preoccupies responders.

Reverse Brake Assist — Enhanced backing with autonomous braking safety in multi-agency bustling incident scenes with preoccupied responders.

Power bed, utility box locks— Vehicle and equipment security and access.

1.2

MODOT BASIC ER TRUCK BUILD SECTION 1.3

1.3 Required ER Truck Upfit Attachments

ER Specific Equipment and Appurtenances:

Debris removal device: JAWS / SWIPER / LaneBlade / Snow Plow

Mid-console radio/lighting control interface box (e.g. Jotto-style switch console)

MoDOT Emergency Response conspicuity vehicle marking: diamond grade or other approved enhanced retroreflective markings exceeding standard reflective emergency vehicle sheeting or wrap. Consistent in color, pattern, vehicle placement and visibility with

MoDOT ER fleet trucks.

Vehicle Changeable Message Sign (VCMS) *optional rotating e.g. LiteReader® or comparable approved board.

Cab mounted emergency 56’’ inch lightbar or appropriate *Optional synchronized system programed to current ER light module display and flash pattern.

Audible emergency vehicle siren with Electronic air-horn

Missouri Statewide Interoperability Network (MOSWIN) compatible radio system

Public Announcement (PA) speaker system

HAAS or current passive transponder public broadcast safety system

1.3

SECTION TWO

— ER TRUCK UPFIT ATTACHMENTS —

BEDS, BUMPERS, LIGHTING,

MARKINGS & ER TRUCK

UPFIT ATTACHMENTS

2.0 - 2.6

MODOT STANDARD ER TRUCK BUILDOUT REQUIREMENTS SECTION 2.0

2.0 Truck Bed Configuration

Standard ER truck bed configuration includes:

Chassis configured to accept a supplemental utility body

Standard fleetside pickup bed — rural ER truck option —

Utility Bed/Service Bed — cover option

2.0

Visual examples:

Covered Utility Bed Utility Bed w/work Tail Bed

Utility Bed Fleetside Bed

Flatbed w/spreader Fleetside Bed-tailgate

MODOT STANDARD ER TRUCK BUILDOUT REQUIREMENTS SECTION 2.1

2.1 Truck Push-Bumper / Debris Device Configuration

Standard ER trucks need to have a bumper system designed to push disabled vehicles and debris out of the driving lanes.

ER approved ER push-bumper attachments are listed below (not all inclusive):

Strategic Waste Intercept Protocol for Emergency Response — SWIPER —

Julie’s Automated Waste Removal System — JAWS —

Lane Blade®

Snowplow

2.1

Visual examples:

Fabricated Push-Bumper w/SWIPER Fabricated Block Push-Bumper w/SWIPER

Lane Blade® Fabricated Push-Bumper w/JAWS

Plow Attachment Non-Push

MODOT STANDARD ER TRUCK BUILDOUT REQUIREMENTS SECTION 2.2

2.2 Truck Rotating VCMS Board

A Vehicle Changeable Message Sign (VCMS) with optional rotating board is required. e.g.

LiteReader® or comparable approved board. Review the mounting and placement of the VCMS brackets to make sure the emergency lights remain fully visible in both the up and down positions.

Visual examples:

VCMS Board Rotating VCMS Board

2.2

MODOT STANDARD ER TRUCK BUILDOUT REQUIREMENTS SECTION 2.3

2.3 CONSPICUITY PLACEMENT

Description: To ensure ER fleet standardization and uniformity throughout Missouri and provide discernable distinction between emergency & non-emergency fleet vehicles. Conspicuity and decal markings need to be constant throughout the ER fleet.

Rear:

4” inch diagonal alternating retroreflective yellow and blue conspicuity

4” EMERGENCY RESPONSE Lettering — Centered — Blue in color

4” STAY BACK Bed “300 FEET” Lettering — Centered

SUDDEN STOPS Board Down Position **option** Lettering — Centered — White in color

2” black with white outline — Lower left, (driver’s side) —

Side:

4” retroreflective yellow w/0.5” blue boarder — Mid-body & lower 1/3rd

6” EMERGENCY RESPONSE Lettering — Upper 1/3rd centered on bed

MoDOT decal centered on front door between yellow conspicuity markings — Blue in color

Front:

2” Reverse print EMERGENCY RESPONSE lettering — Centered on front crest of hood —

Blue in color

2.3

MODOT STANDARD ER TRUCK BUILDOUT REQUIREMENTS SECTION 2.4

2.4 Conspicuity Material

Diamond Grade reflective sheeting offers maximum brightness (up to 10x higher than lower grades) and is engineered for high-speed highways, while traditional reflective vehicle wrap vinyl is designed for aesthetics and moderate nighttime branding visibility. Diamond Grade provides significantly higher retroreflectivity, durability, and visibility over 1,500 feet, whereas vehicle wraps prioritize conformability to curves and softer, aesthetic reflections.

All retroreflective materials shall comply with FMVSS 108 § S8.2.1 reflectivity performance requirements. Use of ASTM D4956 Type VIII or higher is recommended to ensure DOT-C2 compliance.

Standard:

Manufacturer: Avery Dennison or equivalent in color & performance:

Model: T-11513 Omnicube Yellow/Green — or equivalent in color & performance

Model: T-11505 Omnicube Blue — or equivalent in color & performance

Model: Avery A398976 Supreme Defense Gloss *OPTIONAL

2.4

Appearance example:

3MM Diamond Gradede 983 — VS — ” FLEET ENGINEERING GRADE REFLECTIVE FILM

MODOT STANDARD ER TRUCK BUILDOUT REQUIREMENTS SECTION 2.5

2.5 EMERGENCY PHASE LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS

Description: Lighting needs to adhere to MoDOT’s Fleet Lighting Policy: 616.31 MoDOT Fleet

Visual examples for reference below:

Phase 1 lighting: Rear/front facing amber — all other lights off

Phase 2 lighting: Rear/front facing amber and white

— varying intensity flash DVI or equivalent flash-pattern’

Phase 3 lighting: Action Scan Pattern front facing Red/White, rear facing Red/Blue Supplemental switch: Forward-facing disable switch on light controller to shut-off forward-facing lighting in any phase.

2.5

MODOT STANDARD ER TRUCK BUILDOUT REQUIREMENTS SECTION 2.6

2.6 Supplemental Lighting: Follow Lighting Policy

Rear tailgate or utility bed: Four (4) lights Front grill or push bracket: Four (4) lights

Cab & bed side: Two (2) lights* Side running board:

*Recommended above wheel wells White Lights Only

2.6

SECTION THREE

— QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE —

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

‘PICK-LIST’

3.0 - 3.0

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ‘PICK-LIST’ SECTION 3.0

3.0 ER TRUCK STANDARDS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE:

Description: Spreadsheet quick reference guide ‘pick-list’

2026 ER Truck Required Standard Equipment Buildout Required Item(s) Base Truck Build

Make/Color:

Required

Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, etc.

Model Type:

Acceptable Opt. 1- Acceptable Opt. ¾-

Truck Bed Configuration Acceptable Opt. — — Acceptable Opt. — RURAL option —

Requirements:

Required 4X4 Required Required

Safety, Security & Power Features:

Required Required Required

3.0

Required Cruise Control Required -

Acceptable Opt. * - Factory- Acceptable Opt. * - Heated mirrors Acceptable Opt. * - Acceptable Opt. * - Rear Cross- Acceptable Opt. * - Acceptable Opt. * -

Interior Standardization:

Truck Attachments ER Specific Equipment and Appurtenances

: JAWS

Required Required Required - Required Required Required Mid- - Required - Required

* Based on regional needs and funding

SECTION FOUR

REFERENCE LINKS

INDEX LINKS

4.0

REFERENCE LINKS SECTION 4.0

4.0 REFERENCE LINKS

Description: Reference links to supporting documentation in policy.

Index Links:

304.022. 4-

3M™ Diamond Grade™

VCMS Board:

4.0

MoDOT Emergency Vehicle Policy