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With the spring thaw comes 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...

While fall is the typical season for new chassis product introductions, OEMs can introduce new model vehicles at various times of year. Some changes associated with these launches can affect body and equipment...

As market opportunities expand globally for work trucks and equipment, NTEA members may identify new opportunities for their products in countries where they have not previously distributed. NTEA’s Technical Services...

With the numerous federal regulations that apply to work trucks, it is natural to assume there are federal-level requirements for all items of equipment on commercial vehicles. However, some common items are not covered...

FMCSA requirements for body securement for removable bodies, rolloff/hooklift bodies and containers NTEA occasionally receives questions on proper securement of removable bodies. Under Federal Motor Carrier Safety...

Tire and rim information on vehicles 10,000 pounds GVWR and below vs. 10,001 pounds and above for vehicle certification labels and placards. NTEA receives calls from those trying to navigate tire and rim information...

NTEA receives questions on how to properly define tractors for Federal Excise Tax (FET) purposes. Key information In Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 4051, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) explains what is not a tractor...

With vehicles 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or less, a larger number of Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (F/CMVSS) apply. Many of those standards require stringent testing, including...

Customers often consult NTEA members about size and weight limits for their vehicles, and exclusions for length and width routinely come up in these inquiries to make determinations on a given vehicle build. What to know...

Adding a snowplow to a truck, even temporarily, has implications to meeting the lighting requirements under FMVSS 108. Key examples Snowplows will impair the lighting requirements for headlamps, turn signal lamps, etc...