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NTEA’s AISBM helps ensure continuation of pickup box removal programs

Primarily composed of utility, service and crane body manufacturers, AISBM works closely with OEMs on issues relating to utility/service body installation on chassis.

May 6, 2025

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NTEA’s VBMD promotes interests of van body manufacturers

Formed in 1992, Van Body Manufacturers Division (VBMD) represents companies that manufacture commercial van bodies. It was created to promote and serve common interests of van body manufacturers in the development and...

February 29, 2024

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NTEA’s TSCMG focuses on consistent crane inspections and education

NTEA’s Telescopic Service Crane Manufacturers Group (TSCMG) was formed in 2014. It targets key issues related to service cranes and helps promote more efficient work truck builds. Continuous development of programs to...

February 1, 2024

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Excise Tax Enquirer

Determining crane taxability

How can we determine if the crane we install on a taxable truck chassis is subject to tax under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 4051?

October 27, 2017

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Dump body equipment requirements

When summer and the subsequent road construction season arrive, NTEA receives a rise in calls and emails regarding the building of dump trucks. Many member questions revolve around backup alarms, dump body props, cab...

June 15, 2013

Tech Trends

FET applicability when installing a crane

Inquiries on installing cranes and when cranes may be subject to FET have increased. It is important to know the applicability of FET because an additional 12% cost (especially on an expensive piece of equipment) can be...

November 5, 2013

Tech Trends

FET on cranes

The variety of sizes and applications of truck-mounted cranes often prompts questions about when cranes are subject to FET.

December 2, 2022

Tech Trends

FET on dump bodies

NTEA receives questions regarding FET on dump bodies and their related accessories. Most upfitters know that a new large dump body going on a new chassis normally requires FET. Many of the questions revolve around new...

November 10, 2013

Excise Tax Enquirer

Further manufacture: Tractor to straight truck with taxable dump body after Jan. 1, 1998

Our distributorship bought a used tractor from a dealer. We extended the wheelbase, modified the tractor into a straight truck rated 40,000 pounds gross vehicle weight and installed a taxable dump body. We don’t know...

February 1, 1999

Excise Tax Enquirer

Installing a wrecker crane on used chassis: Is it taxable?

We are installing a wrecker crane on a customer-owned used chassis with a GVWR of 34,000 pounds. The customer thinks there is a specific exemption from tax for wrecker cranes. Is he correct?

May 10, 2004

Association News

NTEA’s AISBM helps ensure continuation of pickup box removal programs

Primarily composed of utility, service and crane body manufacturers, AISBM works closely with OEMs on issues relating to utility/service body installation on chassis.

May 6, 2025