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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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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
Regulatory
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Modernization of FMVSS No. 110 To Accommodate ADS-Equipped Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an NPRM, proposing to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load...
April 16, 2026
Regulatory
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Occupant Crash Protection, Seat Belt Reminder Systems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an interim final rule amends the seat belt warning requirements in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant crash protection" in...
April 16, 2026
Tech Trends
FMCSA regulations for safety devices in trailer towing systems
NTEA fields questions on installation requirements for trailer towing systems, including hitches and related safety devices. Helpful info Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations on hitches and...
June 3, 2025
Tech Trends
FMVSS 136: Electronic stability control systems for heavy vehicles
This standard applies to truck tractors with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of greater than 11,793 kilograms (26,000 pounds), and buses with a GVWR greater than 11,793 kilograms (26,000 pounds). However, it does...
February 26, 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
Tech Trends
ASE electrified propulsion vehicles (xEV) high-voltage electrical safety standards
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) xEV safety standard was developed to minimize the hazards and associated impacts of working on or around electrified propulsion vehicles.
February 29, 2024
Tech Trends
Information on electric vehicle upfit safety
NTEA members are asking questions about requirements for working on new electric vehicles (EVs) in their shops. Currently, the individual EV OEMs are your best source for information on their specific chassis EV safety...
September 5, 2023
Tech Trends
F/CMVSS 111 – mirrors and rear visibility systems
Rear visibility systems requirements for multi-stage vehicles began in May 2017, and took full effect in May 2018 in the U.S. Transport Canada allowed an effective date for vehicles manufactured in Canada to occur one...
August 7, 2023
Tech Trends
F/CMVSS 121: Air Brake Systems
Brakes are arguably the most important safety system in a vehicle. Federal/Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 establishes performance requirements for all air-braked vehicles, such as trucks, buses, tractors...
February 10, 2023