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Pickup box removal fuel fill systems: Fuel fill routes and hose material

For trucks with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less, the chassis OEMs have critical requirements the upfitter must meet when installing the fuel filler system in order to maintain compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety...

February 5, 2014

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Proper securement of oxygen and acetylene bottles

With gas and oil fields active in various parts of the country, sales of mechanic service trucks in those locations has brought numerous questions on the storage of oxygen and acetylene bottles in work trucks. Normally...

December 10, 2013

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FET on dump bodies

NTEA receives questions regarding FET on dump bodies and their related accessories. Most upfitters know that a new large dump body going on a new chassis normally requires FET. Many of the questions revolve around new...

November 10, 2013

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FET applicability when installing a crane

Inquiries on installing cranes and when cranes may be subject to FET have increased. It is important to know the applicability of FET because an additional 12% cost (especially on an expensive piece of equipment) can be...

November 5, 2013

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Regulations and requirements for exporting trucks from U.S. to Canada

NTEA is often asked to clarify the requirements for vehicles which are to be exported. Overall, questions tend to fall into two categories.

July 20, 2013

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Lift axle incorporation and tax implications

With the increase in road construction over the summer months comes the prospect of increased payloads. One solution to meet this demand is the addition of a lift axle to a dump truck or other work truck. To incorporate...

July 14, 2013

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Tank requirements for hauling liquid or hazardous materials

Upfitters are often requested to install tanks on their customers’ trucks, in order to carry oils, diesel fuel, greases and other liquids. Members are often uncertain if they can simply build these tanks or if...

June 15, 2013

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Body mounting procedures

NTEA has been fielding inquiries regarding the proper body mounting process for a given body. Confusion can stem from the fact that there is no single body mounting technique for all chassis and body configurations. Some...

June 15, 2013

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Dump body equipment requirements

When summer and the subsequent road construction season arrive, NTEA receives a rise in calls and emails regarding the building of dump trucks. Many member questions revolve around backup alarms, dump body props, cab...

June 15, 2013

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Help with certification labeling when the truck body changed

Are you being asked by your customers to certify their used re-purposed vehicles? Typically, used vehicles do not need a new certification label when a truck has been modified or re-purposed. Be informed about when and...

April 28, 2013

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