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Driving new tractor to california

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Hiho, Apr 24, 2014.

  1. Apr 24, 2014 #1
    Hiho

    Hiho Bobtail Member

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    My brother-in-law and his wife are a team. They just purchased a new tractor and need to get it to California. Since they are out running in the company truck they're driving and I'm the only one they trust with a CDL, they want me to drive their new tractor to Cali for them so they can swap out tractors. I'll just take time off from my company and bobtail from Iowa to Cali for them. Is there anything I need to be worried about with DOT regulations for doing this? Ex: HOS, Paperwork, off-duty driving, driving as a personal vehicle. Any advice would be appreciated.
     
    Hiho, Apr 24, 2014
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  3. Apr 24, 2014 #2
    Lux Prometheus

    Lux Prometheus Heavy Load Member

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    Why not ask your company to send a load with you?
     
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  4. Apr 24, 2014 #3
    Allow Me.

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    Assuming the new truck will be registered/insured, you just need to run a log book and run legal. Stop at POE's. Not sure if N.M. or Co. is easier to pass thru with the least hassle.
     
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  5. Apr 25, 2014 #4
    Ridgeline

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    Lease agreement

    i did the same thing last year got inspected and was ask for it because I didn't work for the company but owned the truck.
     
    Ridgeline, Apr 25, 2014
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