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TRANSPORTING A USED TRUCK

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by kabusheke2004, Jul 10, 2015.

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  1. Jul 10, 2015 #1
    kabusheke2004

    kabusheke2004 Light Load Member

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    Hello friends. Just got a used truck from a small fleet in New Auburn WI. I Would like to transport it to Virginia some 1000miles. I kindly seek helpful information on the procedure of transporting the truck home. I am not contracted to anyone yet. So I don't have a dot number and am scared to be harrased by the dot. Please my fellow truckers help me out with helpful information on how I can drive the truck from WI to VA. Thanks all on advance and be safe out there on the road. God bless
     
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  3. Jul 10, 2015 #2
    damutt

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    you need to get it insured (bobtail) and transport(temp tags) you might need to concact WI and VA to see what you need
     
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  4. Jul 10, 2015 #3
    kabusheke2004

    kabusheke2004 Light Load Member

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    Thanks for your reply. Do you know if I have to pull in to the open scale houses with the bobtail?
     
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  5. Jul 10, 2015 #4
    DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    Yes, to reduce chance of being pulled over drive at night or on weekend ))
    When I bought my truck some 700 miles away I drove back with only bobtail insurance, title and bill of sale. All 3 weigh stations I passed were closed, cause they probably dont like to work on Sunday:D
     
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  7. Jul 10, 2015 #5
    kabusheke2004

    kabusheke2004 Light Load Member

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    anybody know if that ticking sound from the engine is something to be worried about?
    Thanks. Do you mind sharing who you got your insurance from? For like two days during the transit. Thanks again
     
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  8. Jul 10, 2015 #6
    kabusheke2004

    kabusheke2004 Light Load Member

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    Sorry guys the video couldn't upload. It's a CAT engine 3406E has some ticking sound. Just got the truck. Thanks all
     
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  9. Jul 10, 2015 #7
    RSQ20

    RSQ20 Medium Load Member

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    Use a stethoscope or section of vacuum hose (to ear) and isolate the source of the tick.....

    Tough to do from here!

    .... Philip
     
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  10. Jul 10, 2015 #8
    terryt

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    check for exhaust leak around manifold you will see black soot marking leak. Just a start to see if this is what you are hearing.
     
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  11. Jul 10, 2015 #9
    OLDSKOOLERnWV

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    Drove my Transtar home here in WV with proof of Insurance and a 1 way permit, don't know if all states offer that but WV does. Think it's like 5 dollars, cheaper than a ticket. For insurance I just needed a valid insurance card with my name on it, might be different for an out of state person but worth asking about.
     
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  12. Jul 10, 2015 #10
    Maximiliano

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    My friend once used a dealer plate he rented. I don't know if it was legal or not. He did not get stopped... Might be worth asking around?
     
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