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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...

For snowplow applications, chassis manufacturers, including Ford, General Motors (GM), Nissan and RAM, have specific recommendations on the vehicles and options needed for snowplow compatibility on lighter-duty trucks...

Every month, NTEA receives questions on emergency/warning/hazard flashing lights and how to mount them. Many inquiries revolve around two areas — light color and location. Key examples Emergency and flashing/warning...

Each month, NTEA receives numerous FET questions regarding repair of customer trucks and what it means to the company as the modifier. Some members are confused on whether or not to charge tax and who is responsible to...