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Used vehicle certification

NTEA receives questions from members modifying and repurposing existing used vehicles by replacing truck bodies and other equipment. These upfitters are being asked by customers to certify the used vehicle after the body...

May 10, 2019

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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110

For vehicles 10,000 pounds GVWR or less, tire and rim selection is governed by FMVSS 110. The standard also requires specific labeling related to the tires and wheels.

May 10, 2019

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Correct certification labels for altered vehicles

NTEA fields questions on correct certification labels for altered vehicles. Upfitters are responsible for properly certifying the vehicles they complete, and fleets and truck dealers need to know which label should be...

May 10, 2019

Vehicle Certification

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Preparing for an FET audit

NTEA’s technical services department receives calls from members being audited by Internal Revenue Service for FET compliance. Members report auditors are focused on key items such as ensuring current FET exemption...

April 12, 2019

Federal Excise Tax (FET) Implications

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Finding FMVSS and CMVSS regulations

Common questions on motor vehicle safety standards include How will a specific motor vehicle safety standard apply to a work truck build? How does a particular standard apply to the truck’s specific gross vehicle weight...

March 1, 2019

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Frost law

The spring thaw brings seasonal load restrictions on roadways, particularly in northern states. Known throughout the industry as frost law, these restrictions help reduce damage to roads when they are most susceptible...

February 6, 2019

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FMVSS 301: Fuel System Integrity

For vehicles with a 10,000-pound or less GVWR, chassis OEMs have critical requirements for maintaining FMVSS 301: Fuel System Integrity compliance.

January 7, 2019

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FMVSS 214: Side Impact Protection

Final-stage manufacturers and alterers of light vehicles need to be familiar with the side impact protection requirements of FMVSS 214. In addition to passenger cars, it applies to multipurpose passenger vehicles (MPVs)...

December 14, 2018

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Hazmat vehicles

Members inquire about building large tanks for carrying fuel and other liquids (such as oil, antifreeze, grease, etc.). Depending on tank size and hazard class of the transported material, you may be building hazardous...

December 14, 2018

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FMVSS 108 — Part 2

The October 2018 Tech Trends covered FMVSS 108 basics regarding regulatory compliance requirements for lights and reflectors as well as location of required lighting items. The following focuses on ensuring lights added...

November 13, 2018

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Guidance

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