Not for hire/state and federal compliance info needed.

First, you should have door signs and DOT number. If your gcvw is over 10,001 lbs, then you need to run a log, and you must have the prior 7 days of logs. If your pick up is diesel, and the gcvw is over 10,001, you should also have IFTA. You probably will have to stop at scales, but that is state by state issue.

 

I can't offer you a definitive answer but we've done this before for a company in Ohio. It may be better to get someone to haul it at an LTL rate than to deal with the headache of driving it down yourself.

 

Ifta is required over 26,001 lbs

 

I stand corrected.

You should put on the truck "not for hire"

 

Just wondering: Why would you recommend putting "not for hire," on the truck?

 

It don't matter, really doesn't mean much to begin with. Once you have those numbers on the side, you are commercial.

 

Because there are carriers with operating authority, MC number and those without. Those without are "not for hire" and not allowed to haul others' shipments. By putting not for hire, you tell DOT which carrier you are. Is it necessary? I don't know, but it may save some headaches.

 

Do I need a USDOT# ? Are there any other federal/state regulations that I need to be compliant with? Keep a log book? - Yes, and yes. GCWR over 10,000# in interstate operation needs to be compliant with all federal trucking regulations. You be truckin!

Do I need to stop at weigh stations? - That varies by state, but, yes, I am sure most states will require you to stop.

Does my truck or trailer need to be labled "private carrier" or "not for hire"? I have never figured out why folks mark their vehicles in this way. I have seen no legal requirement to do so. And it does not get you out of any regulations if you do.

One of the other posters suggested you hire someone to make this haul for you. It certainly would be easier than your attempting it yourself.

 

If the name on the side of the truck says "Joe Bob's Plumbing", I have a pretty good idea you might be a private carrier.

If I punch your USDOT number into my computer I will know in a second what kind of authority you have. (as well as everything else about the carrier)

I have never seen a state or federal requirement to mark trucks as such. It is a waste of paint, in my opinion.