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Logos in reflective tape

Occasionally, members receive requests from customers to have their company logo incorporated into the conspicuity treatment for their trailers. While this a specialized request, it is not a new trend, and the...

December 28, 2023

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FET exemption certificates

There are two primary situations — sales for resale and to government agencies — where a form of FET exemption certificate is used as part of conducting heavy vehicle sales on a tax-free basis.

December 28, 2023

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Oxy-acetylene transport considerations

NTEA members routinely receive inquiries from their fleet customers based on Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements around service trucks with welding gas, particularly when parked at their...

December 4, 2023

Vehicle Upfitting Considerations

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Vehicle weight calculation tools

Weight analyses and center of gravity calculations are a part of everyday business in the truck equipment industry, since weight and how it will be distributed in the vehicles you build will factor into ensuring they can...

December 4, 2023

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FET on trailer resale

Trailer resale can be confusing to navigate when considering Federal Excise Tax implications, and the details are important in determining the best outcome for your business and customers.

December 4, 2023

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CDL single-unit vs. combination triggers

Some companies are confused on commercial driver’s license requirements and the different gross vehicle weight rating thresholds for single-unit trucks versus the gross combination weight rating for a truck and...

November 7, 2023

General Regulation

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Where to find information on pickup box removal programs

It can be challenging to find information on which vehicles are eligible for pickup box removal and their conformance limitations. The manufacturer designates the factory pickup box delete version as an incomplete...

November 7, 2023

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Chassis OEM bulletins

View updates from Ford, GM and Stellantis.

November 7, 2023

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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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