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Performance considerations when installing van partitions

We are a truck equipment distributor that regularly installs partitions, bins and racks in cargo vans. A customer recently asked if the partitions are “crash-rated for the new vans.” We haven’t found any requirements...

May 6, 2016

Vehicle overloading issues

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

March 28, 2025

Tech Trends

Rerating GVWR on used vehicles

NTEA receives questions on rerating truck gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), especially from upfitters asked to lower GVWR on a used — already titled — vehicle.

January 16, 2023

Tech Trends

Regulations and requirements for exporting trucks from U.S. to Canada

NTEA is often asked to clarify the requirements for vehicles which are to be exported. Overall, questions tend to fall into two categories.

July 20, 2013

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

Generation Next

Work Truck Week 2026 – A look back

NTEA Generation Next Division Chair Sean Woodman reflects on another successful Work Truck Week, highlighting the strong industry engagement, valuable connections and shared learning that define the event each year. Key...

March 25, 2026

Tech Trends

Identifying proper certification labels

NTEA fields many certification label calls from members, with most asking when to use an altered certification label and how to identify the appropriate final-stage label. Upfitters are responsible for properly...

February 10, 2015

Vehicle Certification

Excise Tax Enquirer

FET and the six-month rule on parts and accessories

A customer recently purchased a new truck chassis, and the invoice for the truck included FET. They now want our company to install an additional part on the truck chassis. (The part would have been taxable if it...

October 8, 2014

Federal Excise Tax (FET) Implications

Fleet

Clear communication, better fleet outcome

Who defines quality in fleet operations? Is it you as the fleet professional, or the stakeholders and partners you serve? There’s no exact answer, but clear communication can shape the outcome. Quality isn’t only about...

September 23, 2025

Excise Tax Enquirer

Does maximum loaded vehicle weight influence chassis taxability?

Can a truck chassis with a GVW greater than 33,000 pounds be treated as nontaxable under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 4051 if sold with a body that limits maximum loaded vehicle weight to 33,000 pounds or less?

April 12, 2016

Federal Excise Tax (FET) Implications

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