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Implications of rerating vehicle GVWR: What to know before considering customer requests to change weight ratings

Companies with vehicle certification responsibilities are familiar with chassis gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs), and their importance in the labeling portion of the certification...

July 10, 2021

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Are you a manufacturer? Your federal safety certification responsibilities

Even if you aren't a vehicle OEM, federal motor vehicle safety regulations may affect your business. This whitepaper delves into federal safety certification responsibilities for truck dealers, vehicle upfitters and...

March 19, 2021

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Pickup box removal considerations

Each year, pickup box removal occurs on tens of thousands of new pickup trucks when the OEM pickup box is removed and replaced with a vocational truck body. Those who perform box removal on a new truck are alterers. This...

July 12, 2020

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Proper sourcing of commercial vehicles influences business success

Choosing the partner that builds your commercial vehicles is a critical decision for your company and should take into consideration factors that extend beyond price. NTEA's Bob Raybuck, director of technical services...

November 22, 2019

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Vehicle lightweighting - A critical path to success

Vehicle operations are no exception to the continuous improvement goal of doing more while spending less. Reducing vehicle weight provides organizations with opportunities to keep enhancing operational efficiencies. NTEA...

September 12, 2019

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Are your work truck specifications creating an optimized product?

Many times, similar vehicles that are purchased within a few years of each other are based on the same specification. Although using previous specifications may seem more efficient when purchasing or replacing a vehicle...

May 8, 2019

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Understanding the consequences of driving overloaded vehicles

Fleet professionals are tasked with providing safe, reliable and compliant vehicles for their organization. In many cases, fleet professionals that design these work trucks only have indirect control and/or input on how...

March 26, 2019

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Designing for reliability: How to make your vehicles outlast rigors of the work environment

Fleet managers and procurement teams are charged with designing reliable, functional work trucks capable of undergoing the stresses of the vocational market and occupational work environment.

January 18, 2019

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Certification label versus statements of origin

NTEA often receives questions surrounding use of certification labels, manufacturer’s statement of origin (MSO) and second-stage manufacturer’s statement of origin (SSMSO).

November 9, 2018

Vehicle Certification

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Cargo van myth busters

Cargo vans are a staple for many commercial vehicle fleets, including the telecom, parcel delivery and service industries (such as plumbing, HVAC and catering). Today’s cargo van has evolved, with many OEMs offering a...

September 13, 2018

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