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Tech Trends
FET on garbage packers
NTEA’s technical services department receives questions on taxation of specific body and equipment sales. Because the body and equipment seller is responsible for collecting and submitting the 12% FET to Internal Revenue...
May 9, 2022
Tech Connections
Manufacturer defect reporting requirements in the work truck industry
Many work truck upfitters understand that as motor vehicle assemblers, they are considered manufacturers by NHTSA under vehicle certification regulations (49 CFR Part 566). Additionally, they know they are responsible as...
February 2, 2017
Tech Connections
Manufacturer identification vs. licensing requirements
We install truck bodies and equipment, and one of our fleet customers recently asked us to provide them with a copy of our USDOT upfitter’s license. Is there a licensing requirement for our industry, and would our...
January 2, 2023
Tech Trends
FET on further manufactured truck chassis
NTEA receives FET questions on modifying a customer’s truck chassis and what it means to the company as the modifier. Members ask whether or not to charge tax and who pays Internal Revenue Service.
January 10, 2022
Excise Tax Enquirer
Does the 75 percent rule for further manufacture apply to the truck chassis and truck body separately?
A customer asked us to repair their one-year-old truck. The truck body and chassis, when new, were taxable. The truck body is badly damaged and will require extensive repairs, while the truck chassis needs only minor...
October 13, 2010
Tech Trends
FET body safe harbor rules
NTEA’s technical services department receives questions on taxation of specific body and equipment sales. Because the body and equipment seller is responsible to collect and submit the 12% FET to Internal Revenue Service...
December 7, 2021
Industry News
Manufacturers’ Errors & Omissions: A possible gap in your insurance
Many manufacturers incorrectly assume their risk is entirely contemplated through the Commercial General Liability insurance policy. When considering manufacturers’ risk exposure, the first thing that comes to mind is...
December 26, 2018
Government Activity
Learn about recent legislative and regulatory issues affecting the work truck industry and gain updates on NTEA's efforts in Washington and Ottawa.
June 12, 2024
Member News
Alamo Auto Supply announces sale of wholesale distribution business to Meyer Distributing
Alamo Auto Supply announced it sold its wholesale distribution business to Meyer Distributing, a leading national distributor of automotive specialty products. The transaction allows Alamo Auto Supply to concentrate on...
December 15, 2025