Certification label versus statements of origin

This whitepaper addresses common questions in the work truck industry about key vehicle documentation used during manufacturing, licensing and registration processes. It provides an overview of how different types of manufacturer-issued labels and origin documents serve separate roles at the federal and state levels. The article highlights why understanding these differences is important for multi-stage vehicle builders, upfitters and purchasers, and encourages readers to verify applicable requirements early in the vehicle specification and delivery process. NTEA also points to additional technical resources available to support compliance and documentation best practices.