Tech Trends
FMCSA regulations for trailer towing systems
NTEA fields questions on installation requirements for trailer towing systems, including hitches and safety devices.
June 21, 2024
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Tech Connections
Are you prepared for snowplow season? Key factors to consider
We are a truck equipment distributor getting ready for snowplow season. What key factors should be considered before installations?
August 26, 2021
Canada Regulatory Compliance Guide
This digital publication is designed to serve as a resource for Canadian and U.S. multi-stage manufacturers producing vehicles that are sold in the Canadian market.
Tech Connections
Cargo securement
We are a truck equipment distributor, and some customers have recently been asking cargo securement questions following a series of roadside inspections. Where can we find tiedown requirements, and have they been...
May 6, 2016
Whitepaper
Connecting the DOTs: Relating the roles of U.S. federal transportation agencies to the work truck industry
If you work for a business operating in the U.S. market, you may have heard people use the phrase, “I’ve been DOT’d,” or the question, “Are you DOT certified?” But what do they actually mean? Typically, they refer to the...
August 15, 2022
Legislative
Consultations on potential policy responses to unfair Chinese trade practices in electric vehicles
On June 24, 2024, the federal government announced it is launching a 30-day consultation, from July 2, 2024, to August 1, 2024, on potential policy responses to protect Canada’s auto workers and its growing EV industry...
July 10, 2024
Excise Tax Enquirer
Do sales to Canadian purchasers trigger Federal Excise Tax (FET)?
Our dealership is selling a truck to a Canadian purchaser. Will this sale trigger Section 4051 tax?
February 10, 2016
Tech Connections
Driver field of view guidelines
I work for a truck equipment distributor that receives many requests for dash-mounted cameras and other similar accessories. We are concerned some items customers want to install are too large and will obstruct...
February 10, 2015
Regulatory
Environment and Climate Change Canada: GHG emissions performance for 2014 to 2018 heavy-duty vehicle
On Dec. 15, 2023, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) published Greenhouse gas emissions performance for 2014 to 2018 heavy-duty vehicles . The report summarizes the fleet average GHG performance of the 2014...
January 11, 2024
Excise Tax Enquirer
FET liability on a U.S. import from Canada
We are a U.S. company considering importing a truck from Canada and reselling it to a U.S. end user. If the vehicle we purchase was both manufactured and used in Canada, would the sale still trigger Section 4051 tax? If...
December 28, 2017
Tech Trends
FET on export sales, including U.S. territories
NTEA receives questions regarding Federal Excise Tax (FET) on vehicles exported from the U.S to foreign countries and U.S. territories.
August 20, 2021