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Implications of rerating vehicle GVWR and GAWRs

Learn the implications of changing gross vehicle weight rating and gross axle weight ratings, including certification requirements, OEM engineering reviews, warranty impacts, compliance obligations, and fleet risk...

How ADAS and other new vehicle technologies may affect future commercial vehicle upfits

Learn how advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technologies may affect common commercial vehicle applications, including snowplows, service bodies, pickup box removal, and specialty equipment installations.

Power takeoffs: The what, where and some of the why

Power takeoffs (PTOs) are the hidden force that keep work trucks running — but do you know the differences between types, their applications, and what to consider when choosing the right one? This industry report is your...

Vehicle Upfitting Considerations

Pickup box delete vs. pickup box removal

Pickup-based chassis platforms remain essential, but the path to a finished work truck matters. This report helps clarify why factory box delete and pickup box removal are not interchangeable, and outlines potential...

Commercial vehicle certification series – part one

Explore the fundamentals of U.S. multi-stage vehicle safety certification, including the roles of final-stage manufacturers, intermediate-stage manufacturers, alterers, and chassis OEMs in the certification process.

Vehicle Certification

Commercial vehicle certification series – part two

Learn how the Canadian vehicle certification process works, including National Safety Mark requirements, Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard compliance, Transport Canada regulations, and multi-stage vehicle...

Vehicle Certification

Commercial vehicle certification series – part three

European Union vehicle certification differs significantly from the vehicle self-certification systems used in the United States and Canada. Learn how type approval applies to commercial vehicles, upfits, and equipment...

Vehicle Certification

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