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FMCSA annual inspection updates

NTEA fields questions about rear-end protection requirements for trucks and trailers. This can be a confusing topic since there are various requirements from different agencies for trucks and trailers for rear protective...

April 11, 2022

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New roof crush standard on the horizon

We install ladder racks and partitions in vans and understand a new roof crush test takes effect in the fall. How can we be prepared to meet these requirements?

May 6, 2016

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Guidance

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Who can install pulsating stop lamp installation under FMCSA exemption?

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued another exemption for pulsating stop lamps and other rear lighting, clarifying who can install these exempt lighting items. The exemption was for a specific...

June 21, 2024

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Issues with missing IVDs and proper tire size and pressure documentation

A common member company concern involves accounting for missing incomplete vehicle documents (IVDs) and needing to certify a customer’s truck before receiving a replacement.

May 4, 2017

Vehicle Certification

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Is red and white reflective tape required on a work truck?

A customer received a ticket for not having reflective tape on his work truck. Is this correct? We thought the reflective tape was only required on trailers and tractors. Also, how should we respond to customers asking...

May 31, 2019

Excise Tax Enquirer

Liftgates: Parts and accessories or mere combination?

We recently purchased a new, tax-paid truck to use in our business. We want to add a new power liftgate to the vehicle, but will not make any other modifications. Is it true that a power liftgate is exempt from Section...

March 2, 2018

Federal Excise Tax (FET) Implications

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September 9, 2025

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Pulsating brake light installation

The ability to legally install additional brake-activated pulsating warning lamps depends on the lamp installer and under which Department of Transportation agency’s jurisdiction they fall.

July 10, 2023

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F/CMVSS 119

For vehicles with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds, tire requirements are governed by Federal/Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 119: New Pneumatic Tires for Motor Vehicles.

June 16, 2020

General Regulation

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Model Year Changes and What Upfitters Need to Know (2024 Webinar)

Gain key updates from the 2024 Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit, including insights on chassis and potential electrical changes for the 2025 model year.

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