Tech Connections
How to calculate center of gravity
I’m building a truck and need to determine if its center of gravity is within limits set by the OEM. How do I perform these calculations?
June 23, 2021
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Tech Connections
Driver field of view guidelines
I work for a truck equipment distributor that receives many requests for dash-mounted cameras and other similar accessories. We are concerned some items customers want to install are too large and will obstruct...
February 10, 2015
Excise Tax Enquirer
Nontaxable truck or taxable tractor?
Is there any clear guidance to determine if a vehicle rated 33,000 pounds GVW should be treated as a nontaxable truck or a taxable tractor? I believe the Internal Revenue Service was reviewing this issue to provide more...
November 1, 2004
Wright Industries
August 18, 2025
LiquidSpring LLC
May 15, 2025
TruPath Specialty Vehicles LLC
September 10, 2025
OnDemand Specialty Vehicles
May 15, 2025
Techni US LLC
May 15, 2025
Tech Trends
New OEM bulletins
Ford Pro Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE), General Motors Upfitter Integration (GM UI) and Stellantis (Ram Professional) have released new and updated technical bulletins. Some may be helpful to NTEA member companies...
November 1, 2025
Regulatory
FMVSS 208 and 101: Occupant Crash Protection; Seat Belt Reminder System; Controls and Displays
NHTSA has issued a final rule that amends Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant crash protection," to require a seat belt use warning system for rear seats. The rule also updates and enhances...
January 17, 2025