Whitepaper
Pickup box delete vs. pickup box removal
Learn the differences between pickup box delete and pickup box removal, including engineering, regulatory, and cost implications for fleets, OEMs, and upfitters.
April 28, 2026
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NTEA Vehicle Specification Resources
Build better commercial vehicle specifications with NTEA’s expert resources. Access foundational guidance and a step-by-step process to improve accuracy, compliance, and decision-making.
Whitepaper
Pickup box delete vs. pickup box removal
Learn the differences between pickup box delete and pickup box removal, including engineering, regulatory, and cost implications for fleets, OEMs, and upfitters.
April 28, 2026
Whitepaper
Reducing emissions on the conventional fleet
NTEA's whitepaper, Reducing emissions on the conventional fleet, highlights key factors in mitigating the environmental impacts of today’s truck fleets. NTEA’s Chris Lyon and Aeroz-America’s Mike Visser offer perspective...
May 23, 2025
Whitepaper
Understanding your commercial vehicle footprint — Optimizing energy use
Energy Information Administration (EIA) states: “Only about 12%–30% of the energy from the fuel you put in a conventional vehicle is used to move it down the road, depending on the drive cycle. The rest of the energy is...
April 1, 2025
Vehicle Specification Process Guide
This guide supports development of effective specifications, which provide the foundation for vehicle optimization.
Tech Trends
Considerations for sustainable materials used in occupant compartments
Companies looking to incorporate sustainable materials in vehicles are exploring occupant compartments, especially for vehicles such as cargo vans being upfit with additional seating, headliners and other interior...
June 13, 2023
Whitepaper
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
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
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
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