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CDL and hazmat endorsement

NTEA members routinely ask if a given customer application will be considered a hazmat vehicle typically due to customers who are trying to optimize a vehicle without triggering Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)...

October 12, 2023

General Regulation

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FET on government sales

Many members conducting FET-eligible sales of truck chassis, bodies and equipment are receiving conflicting information on which government agencies are exempt and how to properly document sales to tax-exempt government...

October 12, 2023

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Commercial motor vehicle length and width

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.

October 12, 2023

Vehicle Specification

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Information on electric vehicle upfit safety

NTEA members are asking questions about requirements for working on new electric vehicles (EVs) in their shops. Currently, the individual EV OEMs are your best source for information on their specific chassis EV safety...

September 5, 2023

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Upfitters’ recall responsibilities

Recalls are not just for passenger car, truck and truck chassis OEMs; they can also affect upfitters and equipment manufacturers. As final-stage manufacturers and alterers, upfitters have many of the same recall...

September 5, 2023

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Where to find snowplow prep package info

It’s hard to believe, but as summer winds down, snowplow season arrives in the northern states. As upfitters begin working with customers and dealers to prepare, NTEA receives questions on which upcoming model year...

September 5, 2023

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Emergency equipment for CMVs

FMCSA requires all power units (i.e., trucks, truck tractors and buses), except those used in driveaway-towaway operations, to be equipped with certain emergency equipment items. FMCSA regulations apply to the motor...

August 7, 2023

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F/CMVSS 111 – mirrors and rear visibility systems

Rear visibility systems requirements for multi-stage vehicles began in May 2017, and took full effect in May 2018 in the U.S. Transport Canada allowed an effective date for vehicles manufactured in Canada to occur one...

August 7, 2023

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OSHA requirements for dump bodies

NTEA members are asking questions on requirements for trucks used on construction job sites. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has specific requirements for vehicles operated at off-highway job sites —...

July 10, 2023

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Pulsating brake light installation

The ability to legally install additional brake-activated pulsating warning lamps depends on the lamp installer and under which Department of Transportation agency’s jurisdiction they fall.

July 10, 2023

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