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NTEA fields inquiries on how to properly complete vehicle certification labels, especially the VEHICLE TYPE: section at the bottom of every final-stage label. Some members use the classifications van body, dump truck...

As many work truck customers have trailers in their fleets, NTEA receives questions about rear end protection requirements for commercial vehicles. It’s important to note there are different rear end requirements for a...

NTEA receives numerous vehicle lighting questions, ranging from clearance lamp placement, to correct lights for an application, to the ability to place a flashing red and blue light on a customer’s vehicle (unless they...

NTEA fields inquiries regarding Federal Excise Tax (FET) on trucks and truck bodies imported from Canada to the U.S. Members question if a truck or body is taxable, and if so, want to know who is responsible for paying...

A common member inquiry involves positioning of certification labels on newly completed or altered trucks. With newer vehicles, it can be challenging to place labels in the traditional B-pillar location, due to clear...

The technical services department receives questions on vehicle dimensional limits, including width. Such requirements involving infrastructure on the National Network of Interstate Freeways are promulgated by Federal...

A common member company concern involves accounting for missing incomplete vehicle documents (IVDs) and needing to certify a customer’s truck before receiving a replacement.

Members selling FET-taxable truck chassis, bodies and equipment have received conflicting information on what is FET-taxable to government agencies, specifically Indian tribes.

NTEA receives questions on how to determine correct chassis size for an application. Performing a weight distribution analysis provides many benefits.

​​​​​​​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...