Peterson introduces fail-safe Genesis truck and trailer lights
NASHVILLE—Peterson Manufacturing has launched the Genesis truck and trailer lighting system, a redundant LED solution that eliminates the risk of partial diode failures. These cause the lights to perform at a reduced illumination and can create inspection and safety concerns for fleets, so Peterson's engineering team set out to create a fail-proof alternative.
“Instead of having one LED under the optic that can go out, with Genesis we have two,” explained Collin Brockman, project engineer for Peterson, at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council 2026 Annual Meeting.
And because each LED operates independently, when one diode fails, power is instantly redistributed internally. The transition is not available from the outside, meaning the light stays on and operational.
With previous trailer light options, you might not know when a light is out or not working at 100%.
“Multiple LEDs often share the same circuit path, so when one diode goes out, it can take an entire section with it, quickly turning what looks like a minor issue into a visibility and compliance concern,” said Al Anderson, VP of sales and marketing at Peterson. “That gray area creates uncertainty for fleets, risk-driven roadside inspections, and downtime that shouldn't exist.”
This new design, which is first available for trailer lights, provides the following benefits for fleets:
- Reduced compliance uncertainty
- Lower risk during roadside inspection
- Greater operational consistency
- More predictable visibility
The installation process also remains the same as Peterson’s existing lights, Anderson added, meaning that fleets and OEMs can keep existing wiring and connectors.
The Genesis technology is currently available and being offered through most trailer OEMs in North America.
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