Do I need an IRP cab card for non commercial use?

Hey gang I know this may sound like a dumb question but I am still learning the ropes here.

I have a big rig that is registered as a non commercial truck. I don't do hauling of any kind nor do I profit in any way from driving the truck. I've had extensive conversations with Pennsylvania Dot and realize that I don't need a DOT number for what I do. My question now is do I need an IRP cab card?

In the research that I've done it seems to only apply to commercial trucks with apportioned plates. The registration card I have on my truck it's like the registration you find for a pickup truck. Standard "truck" plate on it as well.

I do plan on visiting some family outside of Pennsylvania and I just wanted to make sure I can legally drive the truck across state lines if I don't have a cab card. Can anyone shed some light? Do I need one or will I be okay without one?

 

No - I own a replica truck that I modified to look like Optimus Prime from Transformers.

 

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Does it matter if I'm commercial or not? I would still need the permits even if it's not used commercially?