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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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The October 2018 Tech Trends covered FMVSS 108 basics regarding regulatory compliance requirements for lights and reflectors as well as location of required lighting items. The following focuses on ensuring lights added...

November 13, 2018

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Guidance

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Conflicting/missing tire and rim information

NTEA members must occasionally navigate tire and rim information mismatches in order to determine what details to use on the certification label. The difference being the information printed on, or missing from, the...

December 9, 2019

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Is conspicuity treatment required on a straight truck?

From an NTEA member A customer received a ticket for not having reflective conspicuity treatment on their straight truck. Is this correct? We believe the requirement was only for trailers and semi-tractors. Also, how...

August 1, 2024

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Guidance

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Vehicle certification considerations when combining new and used components

We have customers who want our company to transfer their old truck body to a new incomplete truck chassis. Additionally, other customers want us to refurbish their older trucks using a glider kit (new cab, front axle and...

December 1, 2023

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Canada Regulatory Compliance Guide

The Association receives questions from members and their respective customers regarding the vehicle certification process in Canada. NTEA offers a complimentary resource to members that covers this very subject: Canada...

June 3, 2025

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Trailer towing: What you need to know for risk management

Trailer towing involves three primary elements: the work truck used to tow; the trailer and payload being towed; and towing system components (e.g., hitch system and safety chains). Each has limiting factors that...

July 3, 2025

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Vehicles are certified, not companies

NTEA receives many questions on vehicle certification, such as: How does my company become certified to build work trucks, and how do I become certified to complete commercial vehicles? However, unlike certified public...

February 1, 2024

Member News

Merritt acquires Magnum Trailer & Equipment

Merritt family of companies, which is comprised of Merritt Aluminum Products and Merritt Trailers, announced the acquisition of Magnum Trailer & Equipment, a respected British Columbia, Canada-based company with three...

May 8, 2025

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Pulsating brake light installation

F/CMVSS 119

FMVSS 108 — Part 2

Conflicting/missing tire and rim information

Is conspicuity treatment required on a straight truck?

Vehicle certification considerations when combining new and used components

Canada Regulatory Compliance Guide

Trailer towing: What you need to know for risk management

Vehicles are certified, not companies

Merritt acquires Magnum Trailer & Equipment