NTEA releases 18th edition of Truck Equipment Handbook

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (March 11, 2025) — NTEA – The Work Truck Association^™ released the 18th edition of its Truck Equipment Handbook, a comprehensive pocket guide for commercial vehicle components and equipment.

“NTEA’s Truck Equipment Handbook is a practical, condensed reference guide for work truck industry companies,” said Steve Spata, NTEA senior technical assistance director. “This updated version continues to provide valuable technical insights for both new and experienced industry professionals.”

Topics addressed

• Fundamental concepts and selection of chassis frames, PTOs, tires and other commercial vehicle systems
• Vehicle weight analysis methods, calculations and illustrations
• Advanced vehicle and fuel technology descriptions
• Reference sections on vehicle certification and Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
• Lighting requirements and illustrations
• Weights and measures
• Glossary of commercial vehicle industry terms

The new Handbook is available for $15 NTEA members and $29 nonmembers. Contact us (248-489-7090 or info@ntea.com) to order in bulk. Find more details at ntea.com/handbook.

ABOUT NTEA
Established in 1964, NTEA – The Work Truck Association^™, a 501(c)(6) organization, represents more than 2,100 companies that manufacture, distribute, install, sell and repair commercial vehicles, truck bodies, truck equipment, trailers and accessories. Buyers of work trucks and the major commercial truck chassis manufacturers also belong to NTEA. The Association provides in-depth technical information, education, and member programs and services, and produces Work Truck Week^®, Green Truck Summit, Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit and Executive Leadership Summit. The Association maintains its administrative headquarters in suburban Detroit and government relations offices in Washington, DC, and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 

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