Hauling something I own but intend to sell??

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  1. malync2

    malync2 Bobtail Member

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    I was an owner operator for over 15 years. I sold my last truck in 1990, and have done other things since. I have developed diabetes and cannot get my CDL back now. However, I own a 1 ton pickup and I drive between the Chicago area and Alaska about once a year for one reason or another. Boat trailers are in very high demand here in Alaska and I have thought about buying three or four at a time and bringing them back to Alaska with me to sell. I'd be well under 26,001 but over 10,000. I'd have receipts showing they belonged to me on my trip. Can I do this legally without a CDL or DOT#? And what about Canada if anyone knows?

    Thanks,

    Mark
     
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  3. passingthru69

    passingthru69 Road Train Member

    Some one might ask why do you own so many trls.??
    I don't know just a thought.
    Sounds like a way to make money if you bring up the right size of trailers.
     
  4. EHB

    EHB Medium Load Member

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    If the truck is not over 10,000 pounds or 4500kg.
    And is a single axle truck with no air breaks.
    And that has not been registered as a commercial used truck at any time.

    You should be ok, but it must be road worthy and has a verified inspection.
    Before you cross state borders.

    But when it comes to Canadian border is a different problem. You must no crimal record with passport.. Truck must be very clean and washed before hitting the line, all paperwork must be in place including bill of sale and taxes paid. You may have to pay tax
    P.S.maybe.
     
  5. taxihacker66

    taxihacker66 Road Train Member

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    Only Certain criminal offences would make you inadmissible to canada. You can drive az in canada with type 2 diabetes. You do need a passport or fastcard to enter canada. I dont think you would have to pay any taxes as the boats would not be staying or being registered in canada. I think if you were hauling 1 boat trailer you would fall under the rv rules but if you were hauling more than 1 trailer you would need a dot number.
     
  6. icsheeple

    icsheeple Trailing the Herd

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    I'd go for it and deal with what ever happens if it happens. It's your property and you have a right to travel. Just tell them you love boats and own several in Alaska.

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  7. glockwise

    glockwise Light Load Member

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    I'd be well under 26,001 but over 10,000.

    I'm guessing over 10k gvrw?

    I think at least 4 issues need to be addressed....

    1-If you are hauling your own goods- you do not need an MC
    2-If you are hauling goods for sale- you do need a DOT number
    3-If you are hauling a truck and trailer (even if you will sell all 3 or 4) the 1 ton and bottom trailer's capable hauling limit exceeds 10k, it's a combination vehicle over 10k and requires a cdl
    4- if you haul freight into Canada to sell you need one type of paperwork and owe 1 type of tax. If you haul freight through Canada you owe a different tax and need different paperwork. Either way you need, or it's at least easier,if you get a Canadian broker.

     
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  8. CrappieJunkie

    CrappieJunkie Wishin' I was fishin'

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    May or may not be do able, but not sure where you cross into canada, but find a place near the border to store your trailers, haul one up then come backf or next one, haul them one at a time.
     
  9. RustyBolt

    RustyBolt Road Train Member

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    Depending on how much you plan to profit from sales, it might be worth the expense of hopping on a ferry from Washington to Alaska. I have no idea what they would charge for a truck and trailer(s). But might be worth looking into. Or not.
     
  10. akfisher

    akfisher Road Train Member

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    Thats a good question. How would that be different than someone hauling a load of cattle or horses?
     
  11. Starboyjim

    Starboyjim Road Train Member

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    Why not just drive down to your local MVD and ask them?
     
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