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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

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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

O'Reilly Equipment LLC

May 15, 2025

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

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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

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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

Excise Tax Enquirer

Incomplete chassis cabs: Trucks or tractors for purposes of FET?

We are a licensed truck dealer and want to sell a new incomplete chassis cab with a GVWR of 33,000 pounds or less. Our customer advised that the chassis will be completed as a truck. Can I sell the chassis as a...

February 29, 2024

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Vehicle overloading issues

Upfits by final-stage manufacturers and alterers involve the addition of permanently attached equipment and payload. Properly certifying these vehicles to Canadian/Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (C/FMVSS) and...

March 22, 2024

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