NTEA releases 15th edition of Truck Equipment Handbook
March 16, 2022
This edition of the Truck Equipment Handbook, a comprehensive guide for commercial vehicle components and equipment of the work truck industry, includes updates to U.S. and Canadian regulations, along with an expanded set of industry definitions.
NTEA—The Association for the Work Truck Industry released the 15th edition of its Truck Equipment Handbook, a comprehensive pocket guide for commercial vehicle components and equipment of the work truck industry. The new version includes updates to U.S. and Canadian regulations, along with an expanded set of industry definitions. This edition also covers the vehicle certification process and regulatory standards applicable in Canada.
“Work truck industry professionals have relied on NTEA’s Truck Equipment Handbook as a valued resource since 1989,” said Steve Spata, NTEA senior technical assistance director. “It’s an indispensable guide for distributors, manufacturers, truck dealers, sales representatives, and end users.”
Topics addressed in the 15th edition of the Truck Equipment Handbook include:
Application and installation considerations and requirements
Illustrations of basic engineering calculations
Alternative fuels and hybrid propulsion systems information
Reference sections on vehicle certification, Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards and lighting requirements
Weights and measures
Glossary of truck equipment industry terms
The 15th edition of the Truck Equipment Handbook is available for $15 for NTEA members and for $29 for nonmembers. Contact NTEA at 800-441-6832 or [email protected] to order in bulk.
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