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Excise Tax Enquirer

Fair market value of tires deduction

We recently opened a truck equipment distributorship. Is it true the fair market value of tires can be deducted from the taxable price of a chassis? If so, how do we determine the fair market value of the tires?

October 1, 1998

Federal Excise Tax (FET) Implications

Tech Connections

NHTSA reporting about potential defects

Some commercial vehicle upfitters may not fully understand the duties and obligations for submitting communications to NHTSA that they may send as part of their operations regarding potential defects.

May 1, 2023

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

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The Implications of Vehicle Certification Labeling Requirements Part 3 – Intermediate

In this three-part webinar series, learn how to determine which label is required for the different stages of certification and how to properly complete each label. This portion focuses on intermediate manufacturer...

Vehicle Certification

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Understanding your commercial vehicle footprint — Optimizing energy use

Energy Information Administration (EIA) states: “Only about 12%–30% of the energy from the fuel you put in a conventional vehicle is used to move it down the road, depending on the drive cycle. The rest of the energy is...

April 1, 2025

Truck Equipment Glossary - D

Deflection Rate Used in rating springs to determine the number of pounds necessary to deflect a spring one inch. For torsion bars, it is a one-inch deflection of the control arm. Department of Energy A governmental...

June 22, 2024

Tech Connections

Reporting of information and communications on potential defects

Some work truck upfitters may not fully understand their duties and obligations for submitting communications to NHTSA regarding defects.

October 29, 2020

Tech Connections

How can my company be certified to complete or alter vehicles?

Our company completes work trucks by adding truck bodies to incomplete chassis. One of our customers asked if we are Department of Transportation (DOT)-certified to complete vehicles. How does my company become DOT...

September 27, 2019

Fleet

Vehicle certification

As a fleet professional, it is important to understand vehicle certification and safety standards.

August 17, 2017

Vehicle Certification

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How ADAS and other new vehicle technologies may affect future commercial vehicle upfits

Spec’ing commercial vehicles isn’t a simple task, and as businesses consider replacing vehicles in their fleets, they are faced with a multitude of choices as the vehicle market — models, trim levels, new technologies...

December 1, 2024

Member News

Hillsboro Industries announces its new model 3500TX truck bed

Hillsboro Industries is introducing a new front tall box all aluminum truck bed with a large integrated front toolbox. Hillsboro works hard to listen to their customers’ needs. We have developed the 3500TX based on...

June 12, 2025

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