Due to changes in regulations for vehicle certification and labeling taking effect Sept. 1, 2006, the National Truck Equipment Association is offering a new Vehicle Certification Label Printing Program.
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The new Label Printing Program uses a Microsoft Excel-based template that prints six different types of vehicle certification labels with a laser printer and standard-size label stock in white. All laser-printed labels print out in black text on a white background. The color of the actual label is insignificant.
To help a user print the correct label, the NTEA has color-coded each tab in the Excel file and the background of the text input area of the Label Printing Program to match each label. This Program replaces the need for preprinted certification labels with the company name imprinted.
This change applies to the current Yellow Final-stage, White Final-state, Green Intermediate-stage, Gray Altered and Blue Trailer Vehicle Certification Labels. Only the vehicle placard will remain the same.
The new Yellow Final-stage, White Final-stage, Green Intermediate-stage and Gray Altered Vehicle Certification Labels are also available in preprinted format.
The new certification regulations and labeling requirements apply to companies using incomplete chassis built on or after Sept. 1, 2006 for the vehicles they complete.
For more information regarding the regulations and labeling requirements, or to order the new Vehicle Certification Label Printing Program and the new preprinted labels, call 800/441-6832 or visit www.ntea.com and click on “Storefront.”
The Label Printing Program Starter Kit is $169 ($149 if ordered by Nov. 1, 2006) for members and $219 for nonmembers. The laser-printable labels (25 sheets of 100 labels) are $75 for members and $95 for nonmembers.
The Yellow and White Final-stage Certification Labels in preprinted format are available in packets of 100 labels and covers ($75 for members, $90 for nonmembers), while the Green Intermediate-stage and Gray Altered Labels come in packets of 50 labels and covers ($37 for members, $47 for nonmembers).
For an order form or a free educational brochure about the new regulation changes, visit www.ntea.com. Click on “Vehicle Certification Labels Brochure” under “Free Downloads.”