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Advanced vehicle technology and fuel resources for the work truck industry

NTEA strives to be a trusted resource in critical areas that are shaping the present and future of the commercial vehicle industry. The Association’s online resources provide a path to help members make informed...

June 3, 2025

Advanced Vehicle & Fuel Technology

Fleet

Designing vehicle specifications with energy efficiency in mind

While electrification has been front and center in regulations and headlines, choosing the most productive energy source depends on your operation’s specific needs as related to duty cycle, energy availability and...

April 17, 2025

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How ADAS and other new vehicle technologies may affect future commercial vehicle upfits

Spec’ing commercial vehicles isn’t a simple task, and as businesses consider replacing vehicles in their fleets, they are faced with a multitude of choices as the vehicle market — models, trim levels, new technologies...

December 1, 2024

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Helping management understand big data

Most organizations understand the significance of having compete and accurate information. The next step is having clear and complete communications with management. Often, management that is outside the fleet realm will...

September 24, 2020

Vehicle Data/Telematics

Tech Trends

F/CMVSS 111: Mirrors and Rear Visibility Systems

Camera/monitor systems used to meet rear visibility requirements provide drivers with a 10-foot by 20-foot view of the area directly behind a vehicle. While some end user vehicle operations can temporarily obscure a rear...

August 14, 2020

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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

Fleet

Designing the optimal fleet

Getting a job done using the right tools is always the most efficient path. When it comes to fleet composition, having appropriate tools becomes a game changer for controlling costs and allowing operations to run at peak...

June 22, 2020

Tech Trends

FMVSS 138: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)

TPMS phase-in requirements, which apply to passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less, began in 2005 and took full effect for multistage manufactured vehicles...

April 16, 2020

Fleet

Beginning the specification process

Fleet purchasing is a continual process. When writing specifications, consider who spec’s your vehicles. Typically, in a fleet organization, there’s a good chance you are involved in vehicle design. If you are not...

March 24, 2020

Tech Connections

Vehicle overloading may cause safety concerns

A customer asked us to mount a large tank body onto a chassis they purchased. After completing a payload analysis on the chassis and tank combination, we’re concerned because the tank is too large for the chassis GVWR...

November 24, 2019

Whitepaper

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

Whitepaper

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

Tech Connections

Adding vehicle rear seating systems

What regulations do we need to consider when assessing requirements for adding rear seating to a cargo van to create a combination passenger/cargo vehicle?

August 22, 2019

Vehicle Safety Systems

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