CTEA / NSM / Certicications
Companies that add equipment or "modify" new incomplete trucks/truck tractors, or build new trailers for sale in Canada, or for importation to Canada, are required to register with Transport Canada. Modify means adding axles, changing the wheelbase or changing the GAWR or GVWR. These activities are defined as "manufacturing" by Transport Canada and companies engaged in such work must conform to the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Act (the Act), its standards and its regulations.
Transport Canada's mandate is to ensure that all vehicles using public roads are safe. Transport Canada has taken a proactive approach to accomplish this goal. Manufacturers must register with Transport Canada by submitting specific documentation that demonstrates they understand the requirements of the Act for the class of new vehicles they build or modify.
Canadian manufacturers are issued a National Safety Mark (NSM) number which is used with a maple leaf logo. Used in conjunction with a compliance label, this combined symbol and number signify registration status and safety compliance.
