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Emergency equipment requirements

Commercial vehicles operating in the U.S. may be subject to federal requirements for emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers and roadside warning devices. This article examines the distinction between upfitter and...

October 1, 2026

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Pulsating brake lights: Know who can – and can’t – legally install them

Learn who can legally install brake-activated pulsating warning lamps on commercial vehicles under FMCSA exemptions and why vehicle builders, final-stage manufacturers/alterers, dealers, and repair businesses cannot...

October 1, 2026

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FMCSA regulations for removable bodies

Removable truck bodies like hook lifts and roll-off containers offer flexibility—but they also come with strict federal securement requirements. This article highlights key FMCSA regulations governing container stability...

May 1, 2026

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Pulsating brake lights: Know who can – and can’t – legally install them

October 1, 2026

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Emergency equipment requirements

October 1, 2026

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Lockout/tagout requirements

Protecting workers from hazardous energy is a critical responsibility for work truck upfitters. This article outlines OSHA lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements and why simply controlling ignition keys may not be enough for...

May 1, 2026

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FMCSA regulations for removable bodies

May 1, 2026

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NTEA’s Propane Truck Builders Association addresses regulations affecting members

NTEA’s Propane Truck Builders Association (PTBA) represents manufacturers and suppliers of propane delivery vehicles, addressing complex federal regulations that impact the design, manufacture, inspection and repair of...

January 1, 2026

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The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule III for Model Years 2022 to 2031 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), on behalf of the Department of Transportation (DOT), proposes to substantially recalibrate the Corporate Average Fuel...

December 15, 2025

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Hazardous Materials: Modernizing Regulations To Facilitate Transportation of Hazardous Materials Using Highly Automated Transportation Systems

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is publishing this advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to obtain stakeholder input on potential revisions to the Hazardous Materials...

December 15, 2025

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NTEA offers State Mud Flap Requirements Guide

Did you know mud flap regulations in the U.S. are not set at the federal level? Instead, every state decides its own rules — and they’re not all the same. Some states have detailed requirements for commercial vehicles...

October 1, 2025

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U.S./Canada Mud Flap Requirements Guide

Explore mud flap and splash guard regulations for trucks, buses, and trailers across all 50 U.S. states, Washington, DC, and all 10 Canadian provinces and 3 territories.

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FMVSS 136: Electronic stability control systems for heavy vehicles

This standard applies to truck tractors with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of greater than 11,793 kilograms (26,000 pounds), and buses with a GVWR greater than 11,793 kilograms (26,000 pounds). However, it does...

February 26, 2025

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