Companies with vehicle certification responsibilities are familiar with chassis gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs), and their importance in the labeling portion of the certification...
A customer said we need to be registered with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under Manufacturer Identification requirements in 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 566. We are a truck equipment...
Since we have experience replacing bodies on some of our existing vehicles, we’re considering building our own vehicles with the garage services we have for our delivery operations rather than relying on a body company...
Through key partnerships, NTEA offers the work truck industry a wide range of services and solutions to enhance business and customer relations. NTEA members receive discounts on many of these programs. Insurance Program...
Learn the differences between pickup box delete and pickup box removal, including engineering, regulatory, and cost implications for fleets, OEMs, and upfitters.
Nexio announced the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has executed a $6 million contract to support Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification of a dedicated...
Parallel Batteries All batteries have their positive terminals connected on a separate wire and all negative terminals on another separate wire. This means that four six-volt batteries (some trucks carry four batteries)...
When spec’ing a vehicle, it is very helpful to start by putting your functional requirements on paper in a logical, well-presented manner to ensure the desired and required outcome. This process reduces headaches and...
We upfit vehicles for a leasing company, and they told us we need to be registered as a manufacturer with the U.S. Department of Transportation, even though we’re not a chassis OEM. What are these registration...