Tech Connections
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
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Member News
DECKED launches most durable, customizable and theft-proof tool box for truck beds
DECKED announced the release of its all-new Tool Box, a ground-up redesign that joins DECKED’s Drawer System and CargoGlide as the industry’s ultimate truck storage systems. Engineered to be more durable, more functional...
January 14, 2026
Tech Trends
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
Tech Trends
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
Tech Trends
F/CMVSS 301: Fuel System Integrity
For vehicles with a 10,000-pound or less GVWR, chassis OEMs have critical requirements for maintaining Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (F/CMVSS) 301: Fuel System Integrity compliance. Crash test...
January 1, 2026
Tech Connections
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
Excise Tax Enquirer
FET on equipment sold on both taxable and nontaxable new truck chassis
We have some equipment we sell on both new truck chassis subject to tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 4051 FET and new truck chassis not subject to FET. If the equipment is taxable when sold on a new truck chassis...
June 30, 2023
Industry News
Is what’s legal in my state legal in yours?
The payload capacity of a dump truck that can legally carry over 31,000 pounds in Florida can drop by 4,500 pounds if it crosses into the neighboring state of Georgia. The ability to market a work truck in multiple...
October 1, 2021
Fleet
Understanding supplier needs
It’s the time of year when you and your colleagues may be finalizing budgets and purchasing cycles for the year. With that, it’s important to understand your suppliers’ needs.
February 19, 2020