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Model Template for OEM Chassis Suitability and Conformance Input Values

Building on the ideas expressed in NTEA’s OEM Chassis Considerations Guide, a model template has been developed to consolidate the numerous, critical elements of OEM chassis information that manufacturers of vocational...

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F/CMVSS 126: Electronic Stability Control

With vehicles 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or less, a larger number of Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (F/CMVSS) apply. Many of those standards require stringent testing, including...

October 3, 2024

Tech Trends

F/CMVSS 209: Seat Belt Assemblies

Federal/Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209, which contains seat belt assembly requirements, works in conjunction with other F/CMVSS for occupant protection and fulfills a primary role as an equipment standard as...

October 8, 2019

General Regulation

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Addressing issues when connecting to OEM electrical systems

Today’s electrical architecture has never been more complex; coupled with intricate engine and emissions system monitoring requirements, your current wiring methods (or those you have used in the past) may not work...

June 3, 2016

Tech Trends

Help with certification labeling when the truck body changed

Are you being asked by your customers to certify their used re-purposed vehicles? Typically, used vehicles do not need a new certification label when a truck has been modified or re-purposed. Be informed about when and...

April 28, 2013

Tech Connections

Understanding commercial vehicle regulations for splash spray, mud flaps and fenders

Customers and fleets have asked if there are any federal regulations for mud flaps, splash guards, fenders or any other devices that are mounted behind the rearmost wheel of the vehicle.

January 31, 2025

Fleet

The aspect of maintainability

Many vocational vehicles are extremely complex and carry a longer service life than traditional vehicles. This translates into the importance of maintainability. Forward thinking and planning can incorporate ease of...

October 26, 2020

Tech Trends

Gross combined weight rating

NTEA receives numerous inquiries on locating chassis gross combined weight ratings (GCWRs). In certain states, customers seeking GCWR on a commercial straight truck pulling a trailer incorrectly believe it is...

June 21, 2024

Tech Trends

Locating chassis GCWR

In certain states, customers seeking GCWR on a commercial straight truck pulling a trailer incorrectly believe it’s noted on the vehicle certification label. NTEA members want to help these end users determine GCWR for...

September 14, 2020

Generation Next

Finding your place at Work Truck Week 2026

For those new to the work truck industry, there’s no better way to understand the landscape, and your place in it, than by attending Work Truck Week 2026, scheduled March 10–13 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Learn how this...

November 24, 2025

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