trying to get new truck home

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by concon, Mar 30, 2015.

  1. concon

    concon Bobtail Member

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    Just bought new truck from independent owner. Picking it up in paducah taking it to scottsboro al. Can I drive the truck (just to get it home til i get plates) without plates as long as I have title, bill of sale, and proof of insurance.
    Thanks for help
     
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  3. Arkansas

    Arkansas Medium Load Member

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    Yes. You have 30 days to get it tagged.
     
  4. concon

    concon Bobtail Member

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    OK ty I wasn't sure
     
  5. concon

    concon Bobtail Member

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    Some where telling me I had to get permit at scale
     
  6. QualityMike

    QualityMike Light Load Member

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    I would stop at the first scale I came to and ask. My understanding is you still need to pay fuel tax (or weight-mile tax) even if you are BT. I know when you buy at an auction, they give you a temp permit to get your rig to your home state.
     
  7. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Any motor vehicle needs to be registered to operate on any public highway in any state. 1. get a permit from the state you bought it in, or 2. play dumb, and run without, the worst you would have to buy a permit at POE in states you run thru, as in Tn. Also be aware not all states will honor a permit issued in another state.
     
  8. rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    I would cut thru the red tape by bobtailing a detour. Neither of the scales on your route are difficult to bypass in fact the Manchester one is actually out of your way if you choose the scenic route.
     
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  9. emtypocket

    emtypocket Bobtail Member

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    you will need to get a temporary registration, and in transit insurance.
     
  10. Derailed

    Derailed Road Train Member

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    Take a trip to the local DMV where your purchasing it and get a temp tag, youll already have all the necessary stuff if you have insurance on it. It will make the ride home a lot less stressful as it is required by law. Chances are nothing would happen but I wouldn't risk it without a registration. Did it many times with different vehicles in my younger days with nothing but a plate a I had laying around. Only ended up in handcuffs once.
     
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  11. 8thnote

    8thnote Road Train Member

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    Manchester scale on the eastbound side is now closed for renovations. The new one on the westbound side looks like it will be up and running very soon.
     
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