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FMVSS 216a: Roof crush resistance; upgraded standard

FMVSS 216a is an upgraded roof crush test, which came into effect for multi-stage manufactured vehicles in two phases. The effective date for new requirements under the standard was Sept. 1, 2016, for vehicles with a...

June 7, 2022

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Guidance

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Used vehicle certification

We are an upfitter, and were asked to install a new truck body and equipment on a customer’s used truck chassis. We were told we need to certify the used vehicle because we installed a new body. Do we have to certify a...

April 25, 2017

Excise Tax Enquirer

Parts & accessories: Roll-off hoists on used tandem axle chassis

We sell hoists at retail that we mount on used, customer-owned truck chassis that are above 33,000 pounds GVWR. The hoists are used with roll-off trash containers. We know the trash containers are exempt from excise tax...

May 9, 2001

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Chassis OEM Updates: Key Takeaways for Upfitters

Nov. 13, 2025 1 –2 p.m. ET Join NTEA engineers for a recap of the chassis OEM sessions from the Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit. This webinar highlights the latest manufacturer updates that impact body and equipment...

Nov 13, 2025

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Federal Excise Tax (FET) on parts and accessories

Some NTEA members have asked about Federal Excise Tax (FET) as related to parts and accessories rulings. As with most FET questions, solutions are vehicle-specific. The Internal Revenue Service breaks FET into specific...

September 1, 2025

Federal Excise Tax (FET) Implications

Green Truck Association

Green Truck Association (GTA)

Established in 2010, GTA is a voice for companies moving forward to create commercial vehicles and products with a focus on sustainability.

April 19, 2024

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Dick Toner: 6 decades of leadership in commercial vehicle safety, challenges and frame fundamentals

Dick Toner’s name is synonymous with expertise and innovation in the commercial truck industry. With a career spanning over six decades, his hands-on technical experience and deep knowledge of truck frames, equipment and...

January 2, 2025

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