Local Hauler Compliance

Whatever state your intrastate authority is in should be able to tell you all you need. The feds have a decent guide and there's the OOIDA book too but some things might not match up with your state. Many states tend to mirror the fed process so if you follow either of the guides below you might be fine.

I would highly recommend using a calendar and marking everything you need to do yearly. Many new dates will be acquired as you continue doing business that aren't in the guides so it's imperative you have a solid organizational protocol in place.

The Motor Carrier Safety Planner

https://www.ooida.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/AuthorityBook.pdf

 

I would consult these folks....

Nebraska Trucking Association - Nebraska Trucking Association

 

Some states don't require a Fed Med card for intrastate only travel, like Wis. I think Colorado requires a card no matter what. I think all trucks for hire require a DOT number.

 

Running intrastate within 150 miles takes a few things off your plate, but don’t let folks fool you, still need the basics locked down.

For O/Os and small fleets hauling local, here’s what you’re really looking at:

• DOT number (yep, even for intrastate for-hire).
• 2290 HVUT if your truck’s 55k lbs+.
• Clearinghouse registration if you or anyone else is driving a CDL vehicle.
• Medical card: some states waive intrastate, some don’t, so check yours.
• UCR/IFTA only matter once you start crossing state lines, so you’re safe there for now.

None of that is complicated — just has to be done right so you don’t get flagged.

Mama D.O.T. said: no excuses.”

 

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In Commiefornia, DOT authority is not enforced long as you have only Cali plates. However. Your CA. number must be active.