FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Caroline MacLellan
Marketing Communications Manager
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (March 16, 2026) — NTEA – The Work Truck Association released the 19th edition of its Truck Equipment Handbook, a comprehensive pocket guide for commercial vehicle components and equipment.
“NTEA’s Truck Equipment Handbook is designed to give industry professionals clear, reliable technical information they can put to use right away,” said Steve Spata, NTEA senior technical assistance director. “The newest edition continues to serve as a practical reference guide — whether someone is just entering the field or has years of experience.”
Topics addressed
- Fundamental concepts and informational considerations for chassis frames, PTOs, tires and other commercial vehicle systems
- Vehicle weight analysis fundamentals, calculations and illustrations
- Overviews of advanced vehicle and fuel technologies
- Reference material on vehicle certification and Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
- Vehicle lighting requirements with illustrations
- Weights and measures
- Glossary of commercial vehicle industry terminology
The new Handbook is available for $15 NTEA members and $29 nonmembers. Contact us at 248-489-7090 or info@ntea.com to order in bulk. Find more details at ntea.com/handbook.
ABOUT NTEA
Established in 1964, NTEA – The Work Truck Association, a 501(c)(6) organization, represents more than 2,100 companies that manufacture, distribute, install, sell and repair commercial vehicles, truck bodies, truck equipment, trailers and accessories. Buyers of work trucks and the major commercial truck chassis manufacturers also belong to NTEA. The Association provides in-depth technical information, education, and member programs and services, and produces Work Truck Week®, Future Truck Summit, Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit, and Executive Leadership Summit. The Association maintains its administrative headquarters in suburban Detroit and government relations offices in Washington, DC, and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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