FARMINGTON HILLS, MI – The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) has approved an additional 20 new member companies for the Member Verification Program (MVP). As of Apr. 1, the growing list of distributor and manufacturer member companies that have reached MVP status totals 307.

The program was initiated in May 2005 and recognizes members that have implemented minimum business processes and have taken steps to comply with certain government regulations.

The newest MVPs are (Jan. 1–Mar. 31, 2007):

1. Anthony Liftgates Co., Inc. (Pontiac, IL)
   

2. Benson International (Cadiz, KY)
   

3. Clean Seal, Inc. (South Bend, IN)
   

4. Elpers Truck Equipment LLC (Evansville, IN)
   

5. Engineered Machined Products (Escanaba, MI)
   

6. Harsh International, Inc. (Eaton, CO)
   

7. Hoosier Trailer & Truck Equipment, Inc. (Fort Wayne, IN)
   

8. Kalida Truck Equipment, Inc. (Kalida, OH)
   

9. Kelderman Air Ride (Oskaloosa, IA)
   

10. MATECO Truck Equipment (Houston, TX)
    

11. Monmouth Truck Equipment (Shrewsbury, NJ)
    

12. OEM Systems, Inc. (Centreville, IL)
    

13. O. J. Watson Co., Inc. (Denver, CO)
    

14. Ranew’s Fleet Service LLC (Milner, GA)
    

15. Southern Coach (Kernersville, NC)
    

16. Triple C, Inc. (Sabetha, KS)
    

17. Truck Equipments Sales, Inc. (Mobile, AL)
    

18. United Truck Bodies (Phoenix, AZ)
    

19. WHM Diesel Parts, Inc. (SparrowBush, NY)
    

20. Zip’s Truck Equipment, Inc. (New Hampton, IA)

Applications for verification status are accepted throughout the year. Those qualifying for MVP designation are announced on a quarterly basis. 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.