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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by TEXAS TRUCKER, Apr 4, 2011.

  1. Apr 4, 2011 #1
    TEXAS TRUCKER

    TEXAS TRUCKER Bobtail Member

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    I know a guy that has 2 trucks . He runs under his own authority he only has one on his authority however he still run both i tried to explain to him the danger of what he is doing but he says that he's been stopped and nothing has happened i know this cant be legal or am I missing something
     
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  3. Apr 4, 2011 #2
    G/MAN

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    You are not limited in the number of trucks you can run under your own authority. Does he have one leased to another carrier? Or do you mean that he only has one truck registered?
     
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  4. Apr 4, 2011 #3
    TEXAS TRUCKER

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    He only has one registered. He has plates and inspection on the truck
     
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  5. Apr 4, 2011 #4
    Mr. PlumCrazy

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    Something dont sound right What is he doing switching the plates back and forth both the same year and make cause I believe a DOT can tell the difference between a 99 FLD and a 06 KW
     
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  7. Apr 4, 2011 #5
    112racing

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    if they check the vin when he gets stopped....he's screwed
     
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  8. Apr 4, 2011 #6
    G/MAN

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    I have had the dot check my vin number. If they happen to check they will shut him down and could impound the truck. In any case, he will likely have a stiff fine and will probably be required to get his registration for the truck before they will allow him to move. He is taking a very big chance. One other thing. Unless the unregistered truck is listed on his insurance, they will probably not pay off in case he is in an accident.
     
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  9. Apr 5, 2011 #7
    BigBadBill

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    Something sounds fishy here. Did you learn about this last Friday?
     
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  10. Apr 6, 2011 #8
    TEXAS TRUCKER

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    No I known about it for a while. What happenned last Friday?
     
    TEXAS TRUCKER, Apr 6, 2011
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  11. Apr 7, 2011 #9
    BigBadBill

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    April 1st, thought he was yanking your chain.
     
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