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GVWR changes
GVWR change requests should be handled with great caution — even in situations where they may seem easy to do.
May 1, 2020
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Difference between load carrying modification label and tire and loading information label
Can you explain the difference between the tire and loading information label (vehicle placard) and load carrying modification label, including when each should be used?
March 30, 2020
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Elements of vehicle certification
We’re opening a new truck equipment distribution business. Does certification of the trucks we build mean just labeling the vehicles when we’re finished building? Also, we’re considering building vehicles for customers...
February 28, 2020
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Vehicle overloading may cause safety concerns
A customer asked us to mount a large tank body onto a chassis they purchased. After completing a payload analysis on the chassis and tank combination, we’re concerned because the tank is too large for the chassis GVWR...
November 24, 2019
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How can my company be certified to complete or alter vehicles?
Our company completes work trucks by adding truck bodies to incomplete chassis. One of our customers asked if we are Department of Transportation (DOT)-certified to complete vehicles. How does my company become DOT...
September 27, 2019
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Adding vehicle rear seating systems
What regulations do we need to consider when assessing requirements for adding rear seating to a cargo van to create a combination passenger/cargo vehicle?
August 22, 2019
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Are companies performing annual inspections required to be certified?
We perform annual inspections and are wondering if we need to be certified to do so.
July 26, 2019
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Determining gross combined weight rating
What is the gross combined weight rating of a truck, and where do you find it?
June 21, 2019
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Is red and white reflective tape required on a work truck?
A customer received a ticket for not having reflective tape on his work truck. Is this correct? We thought the reflective tape was only required on trailers and tractors. Also, how should we respond to customers asking...
May 31, 2019
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Rear end protection vs. rear impact guards
We manufacture and install truck bodies. The guards positioned on the back of trucks and trailers look pretty much the same, but we hear there are differences between them. If so, what are they?
May 3, 2019