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The role of GVWR and GCWR in specifying work trucks

Often, GVWR and gross vehicle weight (GVW) are thought to be the same, but they are not. A truck’s GVWR is the maximum weight rating established by the chassis manufacturer. GVW is the total weight of the truck and...

June 6, 2024

Member News

Eby Truck Bodies named official Ford Pro Qualified Upfitter

M.H. Eby Inc. announced Eby Truck Bodies has been officially recognized as a Ford Pro Qualified Upfitter. The Ford Pro Upfitter program identifies and qualifies manufacturers and upfitters that meet Ford’s rigorous...

October 23, 2025

AMD Standardized Test Methods

The Ambulance Manufacturers Division (AMD) is providing notice that it has revised AMD Standardized Test Methods (STM) for 2024. Formerly known as the AMD Standards, the STM document provides test procedures to validate...

June 14, 2024

Association News

NTEA’s Propane Truck Builders Association addresses regulations affecting members

Propane Truck Builders Association (PTBA), an NTEA operating division since 2007, was formed to promote and serve common interests of propane truck builders in development and use of safe, efficient propane delivery...

December 22, 2023

General Regulation

Tech Connections

Vehicle overloading a potential safety issue

We are an upfitter, and one of our fleet customers asked us to mount a large body and tank on a chassis they purchased. We are not comfortable with this combination and feel that the tank size is too large for the GVWR...

November 10, 2014

Association News

NTEA's AMD supports emergency vehicle and medical services industries

Ambulance Manufacturers Division (AMD), an NTEA operating division since 1986, consists of manufacturers of ambulance, rescue and emergency vehicles, and equipment, as well as related distribution and service providers...

March 28, 2025

Rerating Vehicle GVWR and GAWRs

NTEA commonly receives questions on rerating commercial vehicle gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs). The following information and resources can help provide a better understanding of...

June 21, 2024

Tech Connections

How does a company get DOT-certified?

From an NTEA member What does it mean when our customers ask if we are DOT-certified? The U.S. federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates planes, trains, vehicles (trucks, cars, buses, etc.) and ships. When...

December 3, 2024

Vehicle Engineering & Compliance

Tech Connections

Which vehicle label should be used?

When upfitting vehicles with a 10,000-pound or less GVWR, which label should we use to account for the curb weight difference?

March 8, 2022

Member News

Summit Truck Body opens Ridgefield facility, expands production capacity

Summit Truck Body (Ridgefield, Washington) launched Production Line 2 at its Ridgefield facility, significantly expanding its capacity for refrigerated van bodies and other product lines. Just four months after moving...

February 26, 2025

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