The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) recently revised its Truck Equipment Handbook. This guide provides technical information on the selection of commercial vehicle components and equipment. It includes:
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Component descriptions.
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Applications and installation considerations and requirements.
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Graphs, charts and diagrams illustrating basic engineering calculations (eg, payload analysis, weight distribution, and center of gravity calculations).
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Reference sections on vehicle certification, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and vehicle lighting requirements.
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Weights and measures charts.
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Glossary of truck equipment industry terms.
Updates to the Handbook include: updated regulatory information; vehicle certification information; tire information; and updated and additional glossary terms.
The handbook is $13 for members (quantity discounts available); $25 for non-members. For more information, visit the NTEA “Storefront” at www.ntea.com or call 800-441-6832.