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Vehicle type on a certification label

Members often have questions on completing the VEHICLE TYPE section of a final-stage certification label. Van body, dump truck, flatbed and service body are common entries. However, while these examples describe work...

February 22, 2021

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Strobe lights

In general, strobe lights, beacons, and other forms of auxiliary lighting fall outside FMVSS 108, as National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does not regulate this type of lighting. However, there are still...

January 19, 2021

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FET on imports from Canada

NTEA receives FET inquiries on trucks and truck bodies imported from Canada. Many of these questions concern whether the article is taxable, and if so, which party is responsible for paying FET to Internal Revenue...

January 19, 2021

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F/CMVSS 205: Glazing Materials

F/CMVSS 205 is intended “to reduce injuries resulting from impact to glazing surfaces, to ensure a necessary degree of transparency in motor vehicle windows for driver visibility, and to minimize the possibility of...

December 16, 2020

General Regulation

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Pickup box removal electrical issues

There are many complexities in removing and replacing a pickup box with a different vocational truck body and equipment. Ensuring the pickup chassis electrical system accommodates new lighting can be a challenge from the...

December 16, 2020

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FET on lift axles

FET on lift axles can be confusing, particularly regarding whether or not to charge tax and identifying who pays Internal Revenue Service.

November 18, 2020

Federal Excise Tax (FET) Implications

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FMVSS 202a/CMVSS 202: Head Restraints

In comparing light vehicles from the earlier part of the millennium to today, headrests are one of the more noticeable differences between vehicle interiors. It’s not only size and orientation of these seating safety...

October 19, 2020

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Guidance

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Locating chassis GCWR

In certain states, customers seeking GCWR on a commercial straight truck pulling a trailer incorrectly believe it’s noted on the vehicle certification label. NTEA members want to help these end users determine GCWR for...

September 14, 2020

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FET taxable resale of a trailer within six months of original purchase

Generally, subsequent sale of a chassis, body or tractor is not subject to FET if it was sold in a prior, taxable sale. However, there is an exception to this rule for trailers and semitrailers, which can be a source of...

September 14, 2020

Federal Excise Tax (FET) Implications

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F/CMVSS 111: Mirrors and Rear Visibility Systems

Camera/monitor systems used to meet rear visibility requirements provide drivers with a 10-foot by 20-foot view of the area directly behind a vehicle. While some end user vehicle operations can temporarily obscure a rear...

August 14, 2020

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