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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

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Seating, headliners and other material in the vehicle occupant area

Upfitters are asking about which regulations apply when adding seats, headliners and other equipment in commercial vehicles. One concern involves the materials used in constructing seats, seat coverings, headliners...

July 5, 2016

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FET relevance when importing from Canada

NTEA has received quite a few FET questions on trucks and truck bodies imported from Canada. Many of these questions concern the applicable taxes and who is responsible for paying the FET to the Internal Revenue Service.

June 3, 2016

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Addressing issues when connecting to OEM electrical systems

Today’s electrical architecture has never been more complex; coupled with intricate engine and emissions system monitoring requirements, your current wiring methods (or those you have used in the past) may not work...

June 3, 2016

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Tire and loading information labels

Members have been contacting NTEA with questions on the tire and loading information label (also known as the vehicle placard), which is part of FMVSS 110 requirements for vehicles 10,000 pounds GVWR and less. If you...

May 10, 2016

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FET exclusion for tire tax

FET is the subject of many member questions. With FET composing 12% of the retail sales price on a taxable item, it is important for the seller to correctly calculate the tax. A key concern involves how to handle the...

May 10, 2016

Federal Excise Tax (FET) Implications

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Hazardous materials regulations for tanks

Some members are being asked by customers to build or install tanks for carrying oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, grease and other liquids. (Note: these requests do not involve fuel tanks, which are governed under different...

May 9, 2016

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FMVSS and EPA regulations for work trucks with a 10,000-pound or less GVWR

It's important to understand the limitations of altering vehicles with a 10,000-pound or less GVWR. Many safe, reliable and efficient work trucks can be built on these chassis, but significant constraints influence how...

May 6, 2016

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Adding air braked trailer tow packages

NTEA fields fields questions on retrofitting air braked trailer towing systems to trucks that did not come with a factory tractor towing package. A key concern involves the requirement for an air-brake system (ABS)...

May 6, 2016

Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)

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FET for exports

NTEA commonly receives FET questions on bodies and vehicles exported from the U.S. As with most FET issues, there is no simple answer. The sale for export is tax-exempt as long as certain conditions are met. If you, as...

May 6, 2016

Federal Excise Tax (FET) Implications

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