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Excise Tax Enquirer

Overweight, over-width vehicles could be subject to FET

We manufacture and sell water tank trucks with chassis that are rated above 33,000 pounds GVW. These vehicles are overweight and over-width for state highway use. The water tanks are welded to standard truck chassis that...

February 1, 2000

Fleet

Specifications: Back to basics

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...

May 2, 2016

Excise Tax Enquirer

Bodies with conveyor systems not automatically exempt

We sell certain self-unloading trucks to farmers, who use them primarily to haul farm products, such as seed potatoes, sugar beets and fertilizer, both to and on farms. Each of these truck bodies contains a powered...

November 1, 2000

Federal Excise Tax (FET) Implications

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

Event

TruckScience - Axle Weight Calculator Basics

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

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

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

Association News

NTEA releases OEM Chassis Considerations Guide

NTEA released the OEM Chassis Considerations Guide, designed to help inform OEM product development communities of the work truck industry’s needs from their chassis products, both now and into the future. “NTEA’s...

November 6, 2023

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

Member News

Austin Hardware expands into Canada with new Ontario location

Austin Hardware & Supply Inc. announced the opening of its first location outside the United States in Ingleside, Ontario, Canada. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the company and demonstrates its...

December 2, 2025

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