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Resources for performing a weight distribution and payload analysis

We’re a truck equipment distributor that installs various types of truck bodies and accessories for the commercial vehicle market. On many occasions, a customer will ask us to supply and install a new body with...

February 1, 2024

Member News

Cox Automotive unveils Cox Fleet

Cox Automotive announced the launch of Cox Fleet, its new fleet brand, marking a significant milestone in the company’s long-term commitment to the trucking and fleet industry. More than a name change, Cox Fleet is...

January 14, 2026

Tech Trends

NTEA and TruckScience weight calculators

Knowing what a vehicle will weigh after it’s manufactured — and how the weight will be distributed front-to-rear, side-to-side and vertically — all factor into meeting Federal/Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (F...

June 14, 2019

Member News

TBEI launches formal internship program

Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI) launched a company-wide summer internship program aimed at developing future talent in the truck body manufacturing industry. While TBEI has hosted interns in the past, this...

October 3, 2025

Whitepaper

Power takeoffs: The what, where and some of the why

Power takeoffs (PTOs) are the hidden force that keep work trucks running — but do you know the differences between types, their applications, and what to consider when choosing the right one? NTEA’s publication, Power...

September 18, 2025

Tech Trends

Rear-end protection requirements for straight trucks

NTEA members are routinely questioned by customers on the configuration of rear-end protection devices installed on vehicles built for them — often, after the vehicle has already gone through an annual or periodic...

March 21, 2018

Risk Mitigation

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Determining required emergency equipment

We are an upfitter, and many of our customers keep telling us that, as the final-stage manufacturer, we are required to provide fire extinguishers, flares and reflective triangles to meet all of the Department of...

October 11, 2014

Excise Tax Enquirer

Applying the 75% rule to a truck chassis and body separately

A customer asked us to repair a taxable truck with a very damaged body and slightly damaged chassis. Is it correct that Section 4051 tax is not triggered if the total cost of vehicle repairs is less than 75% of a new...

November 1, 2019

Chassis Integrations

Member News

Trans/Air acquired by Lippert

LCI Industries, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Lippert Components Inc., announced its subsidiary, Lippert Components Manufacturing Inc., acquired substantially all of the business assets of Trans Air Manufacturing...

March 31, 2025

Tech Trends

Weight distribution calculation tools

Knowing what a vehicle will weigh after it’s manufactured — and how weight will be distributed front-to-rear, side-to-side and vertically — all factor into meeting Federal/Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, emission...

September 27, 2021

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