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How to request a DOT number
Many fleet members ask if they need a United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) number for their operations and how to apply for one.
January 16, 2023
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Rerating GVWR on used vehicles
NTEA receives questions on rerating truck gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), especially from upfitters asked to lower GVWR on a used — already titled — vehicle.
January 16, 2023
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FET on cranes
The variety of sizes and applications of truck-mounted cranes often prompts questions about when cranes are subject to FET.
December 2, 2022
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Missing IVDs
A common inquiry from members involves how to account for missing incomplete vehicle documents (IVDs) when certifying a customer’s truck before the replacement IVD is received.
December 2, 2022
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ADAS upfitting integrations
You may be familiar with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance, blind spot warning, parking assistance and 360-degree...
December 2, 2022
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FMCSA regulations on safety devices for tow-bar failure or disconnection
NTEA fields questions on installation requirements for trailer towing systems, including hitches and safety devices.
November 8, 2022
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Trailer rear impact protection upgrades
In a July 15, 2022, final rule, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration upgraded FMVSS 223 to improve the equipment standard’s performance requirements and align with other standards.
October 20, 2022
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Certification labels for altered vehicles involved in snowplow applications
NTEA fields questions on correct certification labels for altered vehicles. Upfitters are responsible for properly certifying the vehicles they complete, and fleets and truck dealers need to know which label...
September 12, 2022
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C/FMVSS 110 load carrying capacity modification label
If you’re upfitting a completed vehicle with a 10,000-pound GVWR or below (such as a pickup, van or other single-stage vehicle) and are not altering or modifying it by removing or adding seats or changing tires before...
September 12, 2022
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FET on U.S. imports
NTEA fields inquiries regarding FET on trucks and truck bodies imported to the U.S. Members question if a truck or body is taxable, and if so, want to know who is responsible for paying the Internal Revenue Service.
August 2, 2022