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Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by Mikeygarvin, Oct 7, 2015.

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  1. Oct 7, 2015 #1
    Mikeygarvin

    Mikeygarvin Bobtail Member

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    Hey I'm Mikey in new to the industry I have no experience.
    My plan is to operate a box truck under 26000lbs I was told by the fmcsa that I only needed to have a dot number to be a intrastate driver. I feel like there's more to it than that.
    Any answers would be great. Thanks
     
    Mikeygarvin, Oct 7, 2015
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  3. Oct 7, 2015 #2
    truckon

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    Thats right.

    Still need fire extinguisher, triangles, vehicle inspection etc. Not sure about med card.

    Make sure the registration is correct and high enough.
     
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  4. Oct 7, 2015 #3
    Mikeygarvin

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    I was planning on starting out in a rented truck I would use their insurance but I'm confused about the cargo liability. And dot requirements as far as weigh stations log books and hours allotted per day.
     
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  5. Oct 7, 2015 #4
    truckon

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    Follow the signs at the weigh station.

    Do a search on here, all hours of service subjects have been covered many times.

    I believe you would follow state laws regarding insurance. But a call to FMCSA should get you the correct answer.
     
    truckon, Oct 7, 2015
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  7. Oct 8, 2015 #5
    Mikeygarvin

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    Thanks a lot man I appreciate the answers.
     
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  8. Oct 18, 2015 #6
    Landincoldfire

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    You will need to have a current medical card.
     
    Landincoldfire, Oct 18, 2015
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  9. Oct 18, 2015 #7
    racemaxx24

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    Med card is required. I always entered the scale houses if they were open. Usually got the pass through but better to be safe than sorry. Logs not required for under 200 air mile radius trip but you're still required to obey HOS regulations. I always ran logs to be on the safe side as well. Doesn't take much effort to keep paper ones up to date. If you're leasing/renting from Ryder or Penske or w/e the truck should have everything required in it as far as safety devices and inspections and what not but it's still important to check and be familiar with regulations. I've been level 1'd in a Ryder under-CDL rental before...
     
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  10. Oct 18, 2015 #8
    ChaoSS

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    Why? If you are ok with a class C non commercial license why would you need a medical card?
     
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  11. Oct 18, 2015 #9
    truckon

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    Because the law requires it I guess.
     
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  12. Oct 18, 2015 #10
    ChaoSS

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    What law? I thought you just needed a medical card for commercial licenses... Does it depend on the state?
     
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