FARMINGTON HILLS, MI — Twenty-one National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) member companies achieved Member Verification Program (MVP) status in the first quarter of 2006, which ended March 31. The program recognizes members that have implemented minimum business processes and have taken steps to comply with certain government regulations.
Since the program was initiated in May 2005, 225 companies have qualified for MVP status.
To qualify, NTEA distributor and manufacturer members must meet criteria that are key to providing quality products and vehicles. For example, vehicle upfitters must provide proof that they are attempting to comply with specific regulatory requirements necessary for the manufacture of trucks. They also must demonstrate that they have adequate liability insurance coverage, a quality program and ASE-certified mechanics or certified welders.
Body and equipment manufacturers have similar requirements for insurance coverage, quality programs and certified employees. They also must verify that they provide installation instructions for their products and have a warranty policy to address product defects. In total, all verified members must provide proof that they meet four of five criteria.
The Newest MVPs are (Jan. 1–March 31, 2006):
o Access Tools & Equipment (Miami, FL)
o Carnegie Body Co. (Cleveland, OH),
o Coach & Equipment Mfg. Corp. (Penn Yan, NY)
o Daleiden’s, Inc. (Kalamazoo, MI)
o Donovan Enterprises (Stuart, FL)
o Harsco Track Technologies (Fairmont, MN)
o Intercon Truck Equipment, Inc. (Boothwyn, PA)
o J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, Div. Somerset Welding & Steel, Inc. (Somerset, PA)
o Jensen International (Coffeyville, KS)
o Keehn Service Corp. (Coatesville, PA)
o MARL Technologies (Edmonton, AB)
o Ox Bodies, Inc. (Fayette, AL)
o PB Loader Corp. (Fresno, CA)
o Rugby Mfg. Co. (Rugby, ND)
o Sabre Equipment, Inc. (Coraopolis, PA)
o Schmidt Engineering & Equipment, Inc., Div. of Wausau- Everest LP (New Berlin, WI)
o Tom’s House of Hydraulics (West Sacramento, CA)
o Truck Engineering Ltd. LLC (Fort Wayne, IN)
o Truck Equipment, Inc. (Des Moines, IA)
o Truckers Equipment, Inc. (Corpus Christi, TX)
o West-Mark (Ceres, CA)
Applications for verification status are accepted throughout the year. Those qualifying for MVP designation are announced on a quarterly basis.
For a complete listing of MVPs, or to learn more about the program, visit: www.ntea.com.
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