Vehicle Certification

As an upfitter, how do I know if I need to use an altered vehicle certification label?

Even if you aren't a vehicle OEM, federal motor vehicle safety regulations may affect your business. This whitepaper delves into federal safety certification responsibilities for truck dealers, vehicle upfitters and...

Recently, a customer was cited by an enforcement official for having “an improper GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) sticker” on a new truck we produced for him and was instructed to install a “proper label” or the truck...

If you’re upfitting a completed vehicle with a 10,000-pound GVWR or below (such as a pickup, van or other single-stage vehicle) and are not altering or modifying it by removing or adding seats or changing tires before...

There are two different dates on a final-stage and altered certification label. The first is the date of manufacture (the date the final-stage manufacturer or alterer completes work on the vehicle). The second is the...

The technical services department receives questions from NTEA members asking why certification labels have two locations for entering dates and what dates should be input.

A common member inquiry involves positioning of certification labels on newly completed or altered trucks. With newer vehicles, it can be challenging to place labels in the traditional B-pillar location, due to clear...

NTEA often receives questions surrounding use of certification labels, manufacturer’s statement of origin (MSO) and second-stage manufacturer’s statement of origin (SSMSO).

We are an upfitter and have been adding bodies and equipment on a variety of used chassis lately. Do we need to certify used vehicles?

​​​​​​​NTEA fields questions on correct certification labels for altered vehicles. Upfitters are responsible for properly certifying the vehicles they complete, and fleets and truck dealers need to know which label...