Tech Trends
Weight distributions
NTEA receives questions on how to determine correct chassis size for an application. Performing a weight distribution analysis provides many benefits.
April 13, 2017
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FET on replacement bodies
NTEA receives questions on taxability of what is typically referred to as a replacement body. A common misconception is that FET is exempt on the purchase of a new, taxable truck body that is replacing a used body...
March 10, 2017
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Oxyacetylene vehicle storage
NTEA received an inquiry regarding an OSHA inspector reviewing welding service trucks parked for more than two days. This spurred numerous questions on storage of oxygen and acetylene bottles in mechanics trucks...
January 12, 2017
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Certifying vehicles combined from new and used chassis and bodies
The term “certification” applies to all new vehicles. However, when combining new or used chassis and bodies, the result may or may not be considered a new vehicle for certification purposes.
December 5, 2016
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Emergency and other flashing light requirements
Members often ask questions about mounting emergency/warning/hazard flashing lights, commonly focusing on light color and location.
November 8, 2016
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Body installer perspective on handling glider kits
Members inquire about truck chassis built from glider kits. These continue to be popular with customers but present concerns for truck body installers — especially regarding final-stage certification.
September 9, 2016
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Lightweighting for compliance
While vehicle lightweighting can take different forms, such as using lighter materials and downsizing engines or rightsizing chassis, it is typically associated with the environmental benefits of reducing vehicle...
August 4, 2016
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Problems with proper documentation for tire size and tire pressure?
Have you found that you are missing the tire size or tire pressure information from an OEM’s incomplete vehicle document? This can make it difficult to properly complete vehicle certification labels as part of your final...
August 1, 2016
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Clarifying tax burdens when quoting or billing a government customer
Members making sales of FET taxable truck chassis, truck bodies and equipment are getting conflicting information on which government agencies are FET-exempt. It is critical to know who is tax-exempt and which...
August 1, 2016
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Hazardous material vehicles
Members are inquiring about building large tanks for customers to carry fuel and other liquids (such as oil, antifreeze, grease, etc.). Depending on tank size and hazard class of the material being transported, you may...
July 5, 2016