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What to know about U.S. rear end protection and rear impact guard requirements

NTEA commonly receives questions about U.S. requirements for rear end protection and rear impact guards.

December 22, 2023

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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

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FET on U.S. imports

NTEA fields inquiries regarding FET on trucks and truck bodies imported to the U.S. Members question if a truck or body is taxable, and if so, want to know who is responsible for paying the Internal Revenue Service.

August 2, 2022

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Additional NHTSA reporting requirements for final-stage manufacturers or alterers

From an NTEA member We are a truck equipment upfitter and have heard we should be sending routine communications to NHTSA. What are these requirements, and how do we meet them? Many work truck industry professionals...

June 3, 2025

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NTEA’s vehicle engineering and compliance resources provide solutions

NTEA’s technical services department is a vital resource for members. Staff engineers with more than 100 years of combined commercial vehicle industry experience provide in-depth solutions to technical questions and...

May 6, 2025

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FET on delivery charges

Each month, NTEA receives inquiries about Federal Excise Tax (FET) as related to transportation/delivery charges. Solutions are typically fact-specific. In general, transportation and delivery charges of taxable articles...

May 6, 2025

Federal Excise Tax (FET) Implications

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House introduces bill to repeal 12% FET on trucks

Bipartisan Federal Excise Tax (FET) repeal legislation has been introduced by long-time advocate Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), along with Representatives Chris Pappas (D-NH), Darin LaHood (R-IL), Salud Carbajal (D-CA) and...

May 6, 2025

Federal Excise Tax (FET) Implications

Excise Tax Enquirer

Further manufacturing of used chassis previously subject to FET

We want to add a piece of equipment (not a body) to a used truck chassis. The used chassis is older than six months and was taxable under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 4051 Federal Excise Tax (FET) when new. The...

May 6, 2025

Federal Excise Tax (FET) Implications

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New governments, changing priorities

The first months of 2025 have been busy. In Washington, a new president and Congress were sworn in, and a federal election is taking place in Canada, the outcome of which will also affect the work truck industry...

April 2, 2025

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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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FET safe harbor for truck bodies

NTEA’s technical services department receives questions on taxation of specific body and equipment sales. Because the seller of the body and equipment is responsible for collecting and submitting the 12% Federal Excise...

February 26, 2025

Federal Excise Tax (FET) Implications

Excise Tax Enquirer

Is a speed limitation sufficient for the FET off-highway vehicle exception?

From an NTEA member If a vehicle is unable to maintain highway speeds, can it be treated as a so-called “off-highway vehicle” that is not subject to Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 4051 Federal Excise Tax (FET)? Not...

February 25, 2025

Federal Excise Tax (FET) Implications

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NHTSA certification — It's not just a label

An OEM’s franchised dealer plays a vital role in safety recalls initiated by an OEM but, in addition, has its own responsibilities regarding motor vehicle safety and certification.

February 25, 2025

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