Driving out of State

I'm not an expert so I thought I would let someone else answer this but nobody stepped up so I will offer my thoughts.

IMHO, if you are going to haul loads from another state, you are involved in Interstate transportation and will need a DOT number.

I'm not sure on IFTA but again I believe you would have to do this. Although I am not sure, I would think you should be able to trip permit instead of apportioned plates.

Hopefully if I bump this thread with some iffy information, somebody will clear this up.

 

You should have a DOT number and intrastate authority. IFTA and IRP are not a requirement. My Dad does exactly what you are talking about. He has a Kodiak with a flatbed trailer that has a GCVW >26k. He stays in GA 99% of the time and buys permits if he goes out of state. Which is usually only one or two times a year. Any more than that and the cost/hassle of permits is offset by IRP and IFTA. Be careful with the permits as they can have some conditions. If memory serves, he told me when he goes to MS he has to buy "some" fuel in the state, or he can get cited and fined.

Another detail that may make a difference, my Dad is operating as a private fleet, not for hire. He only hauls freight that he buys, sells, or owns. No contract or common carriage at all.

 

I believe that you can do this if you aren't working the truck.