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Excise Tax Enquirer

Requirements for excluding the value of used components

From an NTEA member We are producing a new, taxable truck chassis, but may incorporate a couple of relatively minor used parts we have received from various people over the years. When we sell the new chassis to an end...

January 2, 2025

Federal Excise Tax (FET) Implications

Tech Connections

Cargo securement

We are a truck equipment distributor, and some customers have recently been asking cargo securement questions following a series of roadside inspections. Where can we find tiedown requirements, and have they been...

May 6, 2016

Government Regulations

Event

TruckScience - Axle Weight Calculator Basics

Access a webinar recording covering vehicle weight management and how the TruckScience Axle Weight Calculator can help.

Legislative

Federal Excise Tax repeal — now more than ever

Now is the time to repeal the obsolete, inefficient and complicated 12% retail sales tax on heavy trucks — known in industry as the Federal Excise Tax (FET). Why is now the time? Electric vehicle (EV) mandates will...

February 1, 2024

Member News

Trim-Lok launches Catalog 800

Trim-Lok announced the release of its all-new Catalog 800. This comprehensive update features a fresh, modern design, new products, and an expanded design guide, helping customers discover solutions they didn’t know Trim...

March 17, 2025

Association News

Using risk management techniques to manage company liability

Risk management is a concept business owners typically spend a lot of time thinking about — even if they don’t know it in these terms. How can I protect my company’s assets against lawsuits? How can I provide a safe...

June 3, 2025

Risk Mitigation

Tech Connections

Are there requirements for strobe, beacon and other forms of auxiliary lighting?

We are a truck equipment distributor and routinely get requests from our customers to install strobe lights. What are the requirements regarding these types of lights?

February 10, 2013

Excise Tax Enquirer

Review of releases concerning FET on motor vehicles

View summaries of Federal Excise Tax (FET) Letter Rulings, Technical Advice Memoranda, Chief Counsel Advisories, Legal Advice Issued to Program Managers and court decisions (Rulings) released in 2021 that discuss the...

March 10, 2022

Federal Excise Tax (FET) Implications

Excise Tax Enquirer

Is FET on incomplete chassis cabs treated as truck or tractor?

If we sell an incomplete chassis cab rated less than 33,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, and the purchaser certifies it will not use the chassis as a tractor, is that sufficient for the chassis to be treated as a...

May 1, 2023

NTEA in the News

Trade media often speak with NTEA staff when building stories. Our experts provide information on technical, legislative/regulatory, and market data issues. We've compiled a sampling of stories for you below. 2025 June...

July 18, 2024

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