Cargo securement requirements

April 11, 2022

Body manufacturers periodically seek requirements regarding cargo securement for relevant design features and performance to incorporate into new products. Commercial customers routinely make similar requests of upfitters building their vehicles.

Make NTEA your Association today and unlock access to exclusive resources, tools and insights.

Join online

OEM IVD supply requirements

What happens when a chassis arrives without an incomplete vehicle document (IVD)? This article explores why IVDs are essential to the multistage certification process, outlines OEM obligations under federal regulations...

June 1, 2026

Tech Trends

Auxiliary fuel taps

Auxiliary fuel systems play an important role in powering vocational equipment, but improper installation can create serious safety and compliance risks. This article reviews OEM fuel tap provisions, evaporative...

June 1, 2026

Vehicle Upfitting Considerations

Tech Trends

FET on refrigeration systems

Federal Excise Tax treatment for refrigeration system installations can be more complex than many companies realize. This article explains which refrigeration-related components may qualify for tax exclusion, which...

June 1, 2026

Federal Excise Tax (FET) Implications

Cargo securement requirements

Recommended Articles

OEM IVD supply requirements

Auxiliary fuel taps

FET on refrigeration systems