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Re: D.O.T. trailer laws
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Posted by John (C-IL) on February 19, 2006 at 10:35:48 from (152.163.100.74):
In Reply to: D.O.T. trailer laws posted by Rimshot on February 19, 2006 at 08:38:02:
DOT: If your trailer is over 10,000GVW and you are hauling for hire you need a FEDERAL DOT number. Beyond that every state has different rules. If you are going to cross state lines you will have to comply with another set of regulations such as fuel permits, log books and vehicle inspections. You will also be subject to CDL rules, service time, medical card and drug testing. Insurance: One of the local guys that only hauls his own stuff commmercially coast to coast told me it costs him $2500/year before he pulls out of the driveway. You may get by with your regular policy, but the first time there is a problem the insurance company will leave you hanging in the wind because you didn't tell them you were hauling for hire. If anybody that is paying their way finds that you are an outlaw trucker they will hang you in a New York minute by making a couple of well placed phone calls. Forget the commercial part, keep your trailer in excellent condition and go down the road on your merry way. If you want to do some favors for friends, just remember that you own everything on that trailer or someone else will own your truck and trailer. Get a copy of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations at your local truck stop or from JJ Keller. Get a copy of your state's CDL manual and study that. Consult your state's licensing regulations. And finally, don't ask us about insurance, call your own agent and be honest about what you are thinking about doing.
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