Introduction and Table of Contents

 PART A – INTRODUCTION TO NHTSA AND FMCSA

Section A-1  NHTSA Information

Section A-2  FMCSA information

Section A-3  Do Both NHTSA and FMCSA Have Jurisdiction Over You? 

Section A-4  TREAD Act / Early Warning Reporting (EWR)

• EWR Introduction

• Pre-EWR Filing Requirements

• Large Manufacturer Compliance

• Small Manufacturer Compliance

• Penalties for Failing to Comply

• Glossary of EWR Terms

• EWR Tables

• EWR Contacts at NHTSA

PART B – STANDARDS, REGULATIONS AND STATE LAWS 

Section B-1  State Towing Laws

• State Towing Laws Table

• Tow Vehicle FMCSA Registration Requirements - Marking of Commercial Motor Vehicles

Section B-2  Brakes

• Commercial Brake Recommendations (FMCSR)

• Federal Motor Vehicle Standards (FMVSS)

• State Brake Laws

• SAE Brake Standards & Recommended Practices

Section B-3  Couplers and Safety Devices

• Trailer Couplings, Hitches & Safety Chains - Automotive Type (SAE)

• Coupling Devices and Towing Methods Except for Driveaway Operations (FMCSR)

• Coupling Devices and Towing Methods for Driveaway-Towaway Operations

• SAE Gooseneck / 5th Wheel Standard (Development)

• State Safety Chain Laws

Section B-4  Design Dimensions

• Dimensional Recommendations

• State Dimensional Laws

• Vehicle Sizes & Weights

• Canadian Vehicle Sizes & Weights

Section B-5  Electrical

• Commercial Trailer Wiring Requirements (FMCSR)

• SAE Color Code for Trailer Connectors

• SAE J560 - Truck Jumper Cable & Connector Wiring

• Stranded Conductors For 12-Volt Circuits

• Electrical Wiring/General Practices

Section B-6  Lighting/Reflectors/Conspicuity

• Trailer Lighting Requirements

• Conspicuity Regulations (FMVSS)

• Commercial Trailer Lighting Requirements (FMCSR)

Section B-7  Tires and Rims

• Installation of Used Tires As Original Equipment On B7-1 New Utility Trailers

• Tires – Identification, Record Keeping and Selection 49 CFR, §§ 574.8-.10 Tire Dealer/Manufacturer Requirements

• Tire Safety Information

• Standard 110; Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles B7-17 with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less

• Standard No. 120; Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles B7-25 with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds)

Section B-8  Underride

• A Note on Underride Protection

• Rear Impact Guards

• Rear Impact Protection

• Manufacturers of Rear Impact Bumpers

Section B-9  Warning Standards and Consumer Information

• Consumer Information Regulations; Requirements

• Product Safety Signs & Labels (ANSI)

• NATM Warning Labels

Section B-10  Cargo Securement

• Note To Our Readers

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Tables - Working Load Limits (WLL)

Section B-11  VIN/Data Plates and Manufacturer Identification

• Vehicle Identification Number Requirements

• Manufacturer Identification

• Certification

• Example Certification / VIN Plate

• Label Manufacturers

• Incorrect VIN with Sample Letter

• Refurbishing

PART C – ADMINISTRATIVE 

Section C-1  Excise Tax

Section C-2  GVWR

Section C-3  Limited Warranty Example

Section C-4  MCO –  Manufacturer Certificate of Origin

• Example of MCO

• Suppliers of Manufacturer Certificate of Origin

Section C-5  Safety Recall

• Safety Recall

• Safety Recall Compendium (Introduction)

• Safety Recall Compendium

• Federal Trailer Recalls

• Safety Recall Sample Reports

• Canadian Safety Recall

• Canadian Safety Recall Compendium (Introduction)

• Canadian Safety Recall Sample Reports

Section C-6  SIC (Standard Industry Classification) Code

Section C-7  Repurchase Requirements

• State Dealer Statutes Affecting Trailer Manufacturers &
  Imposing Inventory Repurchase Requirements

• Repurchase Requirements – Table

Section C-8  Model User's Manual

• Model User's Manual Introduction

• Model User's Manual Table of Contents

• Model User's Manual License Agreement

PART D – LIVING QUARTERS 

Section D-1  Code State List

PART E – CONTACTS:  FEDERAL, STATE, & ASSOCIATIONS 

Section E-1  Addresses & Phone Numbers

• Addresses

• Websites

Section E-2  Federal Agencies

Section E-3  State Agencies

PART F – APPENDIXES 

Appendix 1  Definitions

Appendix 2  Metric Conversions  

Appendix 3  Additional Tools

• Guidelines Compliance Checklist

• Guidelines Quick Guide

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