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Weight distribution calculation tools

Knowing what a vehicle will weigh after it’s manufactured — and how weight will be distributed front-to-rear, side-to-side and vertically — all factor into meeting Federal/Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, emission...

September 27, 2021

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F/CMVSS 108 lighting requirements

In the multistage manufacturing process, most upfitters are required to add lighting to the completed vehicle to meet specific FMVSS or CMVSS 108 conformity requirements.

September 14, 2021

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Federal and state weight laws

NTEA commonly handles questions on truck maximum carrying capacities. An area of confusion involves how federal bridge formula and state weight laws can restrict the total amount of weight a truck can carry compared to...

August 20, 2021

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FET on export sales, including U.S. territories

NTEA receives questions regarding Federal Excise Tax (FET) on vehicles exported from the U.S to foreign countries and U.S. territories.

August 20, 2021

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CDL GVWR single-unit versus truck-trailer combination

Some companies are confused on commercial driver’s license requirements and the different GVWR thresholds for single-unit trucks versus the gross combination weight rating for a truck and trailer in combination.

July 20, 2021

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Airbag deployment keep-out zones

Upfits by final-stage manufacturers and alterers involving modification or addition of equipment in the front occupant compartment or along roof rails of rear seating positions can potentially intrude into airbag...

July 20, 2021

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FET off-highway exemption

NTEA fields FET questions on off-highway vehicles, especially heavy-duty commercial vehicles, which spend a majority of time off main highways.

June 16, 2021

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FMVSS 201: Occupant Protection in Interior Impact

NTEA receives questions on equipment installation in the passenger area of a commercial vehicle. When installing equipment, it’s important to consider FMVSS 201, which applies to vehicles with a 10,000-pound GVWR or less...

May 17, 2021

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Vehicle size and weight limitations — Items excluded from overall width

NTEA fields equipment installation questions, including maximum width of a vehicle, which is regulated by both state and federal regulations.

May 17, 2021

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FMVSS 141: Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

FMVSS 141 applies to electric and hybrid vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less that are of the following vehicle types — passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks or buses...

April 15, 2021

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