The work truck industry is built on innovation, technical expertise, and strong industry connections. For employees who are new to the commercial vehicle community, NTEA offers valuable resources to help build foundational knowledge, understand industry terminology, stay informed on trends and regulations, and develop professional connections. Explore these tools and opportunities to gain a stronger understanding of the industry that keeps North America running.
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Start with TE101 (Free to NTEA members)
Truck Equipment (TE) 101 is the perfect starting point for employees new to the work truck industry. This foundational course introduces key industry concepts, truck systems, equipment basics, and common terminology to build confidence and understanding from day one.
Advance your knowledge with TE201 (Free to NTEA members)
TE201 builds on the fundamentals covered in TE101, providing a deeper understanding of truck equipment applications, chassis considerations, body and equipment integration, and vehicle safety certification. It's ideal for employees ready to expand their industry knowledge and technical understanding.
Learn the fundamentals with TE Electrical Basics (Free to NTEA members)
TE Electrical Basics introduces key electrical concepts commonly used in work truck applications. Employees will gain a better understanding of electrical systems, components, terminology and troubleshooting fundamentals that are increasingly important in today's vehicles and equipment.
Explore Vehicle Specification Resources (Free to NTEA members)
NTEA's Vehicle Specification Resources provide foundational guidance and a step-by-step process to improve accuracy, compliance, and decision-making when specifying, upfitting and evaluating work trucks.
Sign up for webinars (Free to NTEA members)
NTEA webinars provide convenient, expert-led education on industry trends, technical topics, and market insights. Programs like Work Trucks 101 offer a great introduction to the industry and help employees continue learning throughout the year.
Get a copy of the Truck Equipment Handbook (Member discounts available)
The Truck Equipment Handbook is the industry’s most comprehensive and trusted reference guide. It covers commercial vehicle systems, weight calculations, certification processes, lighting standards, and more.
Learn the language of the industry (Public resource)
From GVWR to PTO, NTEA’s Truck Equipment Glossary helps employees become familiar with the language of the work truck industry and communicate more confidently with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
Watch NTEA informational videos (Public resource)
NTEA’s video library offers educational information on key industry topics, making it easy to learn through short, engaging content.
Join Generation Next (Free to NTEA members)
Generation Next is designed to support professionals who are newer to the industry through networking, professional development, and leadership opportunities. It’s a great way to build connections and grow within the work truck community.
Read NTEA News (Free to NTEA members)
Stay informed with the latest industry news, technical topics, regulatory updates, and market trends through NTEA News, delivered monthly in print and digital formats.