NTEA - The Work Truck Association

06/15/2026

Need help navigating vehicle certification, compliance, engineering challenges, weight calculations, Federal Excise Tax, lighting requirements, or specification development?

NTEA members have access to a comprehensive collection of technical resources, guides, training programs, webinars, calculators, and compliance tools designed specifically for the commercial vehicle industry.

From the Commercial Vehicle Certification Guide and TE101/201 online education to WorkTruckCert and axle weight calculators, these resources can help your team stay informed, improve efficiency, and support compliance.

Explore the full range of vehicle engineering and compliance resources available through NTEA membership: https://www.ntea.com/articles/association-news/access-nteas-vehicle-engineering-and-compliance-resources

06/12/2026

New to the commercial vehicle industry? NTEA can help you get up to speed.

Our new resource hub brings together essential tools for employees who are new to the work truck community, including:
• Foundational training courses
• Vehicle specification resources
• Webinars and videos
• Industry terminology references
• Networking opportunities
• Technical publications and market intelligence

Whether you're learning the basics, expanding your technical knowledge, or building industry connections, these resources can help accelerate your professional growth.

Explore the page: https://www.ntea.com/data-reports/reports-guides/essential-commercial-vehicle-resources-new-employees

06/12/2026

Are your insurance policies protecting your business when employees use personal vehicles or rent cars for work-related travel?

In this month's issue of NTEA News, Becky Harding, CPCU, director of Work Truck Total Protect, explains the importance of hired and non-owned auto insurance (HNOA), including:
✔ When HNOA coverage applies
✔ Common misconceptions about liability protection
✔ Rental vehicle considerations
✔ Risk management strategies to help reduce exposure

As employee travel and personal vehicle use for business purposes continue to increase, understanding your organization's coverage can help prevent costly surprises.

NTEA members: Login to access the full article: https://www.ntea.com/articles/association-news/insurance-coverage-rental-cars-and-employee-vehicles

06/11/2026

When a chassis modification occurs before final upfitting, certification responsibilities can quickly become complex.

NTEA members can access a new technical article from Director of Technical Services Bob Raybuck that examines the compliance obligations of intermediate-stage manufacturers, including:

✔ Incomplete vehicle document (IVD) updates and addendums
✔ Labeling requirements
✔ Wheelbase modification considerations
✔ Impacts on FMVSS compliance and vehicle certification

If your company performs chassis modifications or works with multi-stage vehicle manufacturing, this member-exclusive resource can help you better understand your responsibilities and reduce compliance risk.

Members: Login to access the article at https://www.ntea.com/articles/tech-connections/intermediate-stage-vehicle-certification-labels-and-required

06/11/2026

Registration is now open for NTEA's Executive Leadership Summit at Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest (Ypsilanti, Michigan), featuring a full-day program Sept. 22 and a welcome reception Sept. 21.

During this event, data analysts and forecasters, policy experts, and innovation leaders will share key trends, forecasts, and insights for the commercial vehicle market.

Advance registration rates are available through Sept. 1.

Register today: https://www.ntea.com/executivesummit

06/05/2026

Should Congress finally repeal the Federal Excise Tax on heavy-duty trucks?

In a new members-only article, NTEA Senior Vice President Mike Kastner examines the latest legislative effort to eliminate this long-debated tax and what it could mean for the commercial vehicle industry.

Members, log-in to learn why this issue is gaining renewed attention in Washington and how industry stakeholders can get involved.

https://www.ntea.com/articles/association-news/its-time-repeal-fet

06/03/2026

Please join us in welcoming the companies that joined NTEA in May! We’re excited to grow our member community with organizations representing all segments of the work truck industry.

Interested in joining the community? Watch our membership video to learn more about the benefits of joining NTEA.

Welcome the latest businesses to join our growing community. Visit our Member Directory to search all member companies. Welcome the latest businesses

06/02/2026

Make more informed business decisions with NTEA’s new monthly North American Incomplete Chassis Data publication. This business intelligence resource provides a rolling 18-month view of sales and shipment volumes across key chassis types and weight classes throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Gain valuable insight into market activity, demand shifts and competitive dynamics to better support forecasting, production planning and strategic planning.

Use this data to:
- Track market direction and industry performance
- Analyze sales and shipment activity by chassis type and weight class
- Monitor inventory and supply chain trends
- Evaluate market share movement over time
- Support forecasting, production planning and strategic decisions

Learn more about this new resource and start turning market intelligence into action: https://www.ntea.com/data/north-american-incomplete-chassis-data

05/28/2026

Whether you’re new to the work truck industry or simply looking for a refresher on the fundamentals, this webinar is designed for you.

Join NTEA on June 17 for *Work Trucks 101 – A Practical Introduction to Building and Understanding Work Trucks*.

This practical session provides an easy-to-understand overview of:
• Chassis basics
• Truck bodies and installed equipment
• Accessories and components
• How work trucks are built in the multi-stage vehicle industry

Ideal for:
• New employees
• Sales and support staff
• Professionals transitioning into new roles
• Anyone who wants to refresh their understanding of work truck fundamentals

Presented by Kevin Koester

FREE for NTEA members | $79 nonmembers
(ntea.com login required)



https://www.ntea.com/events/work-trucks-101-practical-introduction-building-and-understanding-work-trucks-0

05/27/2026

Federal excise tax questions can quickly become complicated — especially when resale certificates are missing or incomplete. Our new article explores:
✔ What qualifies as a “first retail sale”
✔ When FET liability is triggered
✔ Why intent to resell may not be enough
✔ Key considerations to help businesses stay compliant

NTEA member login required: https://www.ntea.com/articles/excise-tax-enquirer/can-sale-resale-without-resale-certificate-be-treated-first-retail