Completed vehicle certification: A primer

November 28, 2022

Chris Lyon

NTEA Director of Fleet Relations

Most fleet professionals are aware that vehicles must be certified before they can be licensed; however, it is important to understand what it means to certify – and this includes which parties are responsible for various tasks.

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