Weight station ? Do I have to stop?

Yes and if you are going outside of a 100mi radius of your domicile Terminal yes your need a log book

 

If doing it for commercial purposes, and GVWR(Gross vehicle Weight Rating)
is 26 k or more,
I forget what weight for Class B,you will need a DOT number assigned as well as insurance,
license,and all log books or elogs just like running your own truck.
The guys who do this can probably chime in better than I can.
A while ago I was thinking of getting a 3500 Ram and doing some transport,
so since it is business,all laws and licenses need to be obtained.

 

Is it true also with these trucks like you can't just lay down in the backseat and call it sleeper berth? Isn't their special provisions that make it so? I've heard this before and didn't know how much of it was true so I thought I'd ask while questions were getting thrown around. I apologize to the OP if I got too off subject I'm just nosey

 

Yes you do. It varies a little state to state but if you're over the threshold for being subject to the hours of service, which is a commercial vehicle with a gvwr of more than 10k, then its a safe bet you have to enter weigh stations. You better have your authority or be running under someone else's too.

Yes you have to maintain logs and abide by the hours of service.

Yes, you can sleep in the back of your truck but you cannot log it sleeper berth unless the space meets the technical requirements for a sleeper berth. Log it off duty.

 

If your combination weight is over $16,000 pounds that's eight tons you must go through the scales. Unless they're closed

 

If you are driving your truck for pay you need commercial insurance.

Some states require a DOT number only if your GVWR is greater than 26,000 pounds. If you need a DOT number pull into the scales.

If you cross into another state or your GVWR is over 26,000 all the requirements apply i.e. CDL, MC number, DOT number, log book, IFTA.

You need to check the sticker on the driver's door frame for the GVWR and on the newer Chevy/GMC the sticker is up to 13,200 pounds. The sticker on the tongue of the trailer will be listed and on most newer gooseneck trailers the lower limit is in the range of 14,000 or more pounds. Therefore the combined weight of the truck,13,200, plus 14,000 or more for the trailer, puts you into the big time and all the requirements of a CDL, MC, DOT, log book and IFTA.

You must investigate this for your state because the fines are very high and may include the confiscation of your truck and trailer. Do your homework yourself. The information given by the people here may not apply to your specific application.

 

I think he got overwhelmed or he missed all the replies and went for it and hasn't gotten out of the county lock up yet.

j/k 0.o

 

Lol!!! You guys are very helpful just reading responses to valid questions. I have a hot shot business with a CDL class A and I was reminded by follow truckers to follow the same rules as if I was in rig. Typically, hot shots when hauling your GVW with exceed 10k. Therefore, you'll be under dot regulations. The best advice for anyone getting into hot shot business or any existing follow the dot rules to be safe. In regards to sleeper berth a back seat isn't a sleeper. A lot of drivers modify the back seat to be "sleeper really need to be careful. The best advice if want to save money don't modify your back seat but instead get a truck air mattress and deflate it when your done but pls log properly. I sleep just fine with my air mattress and I don't worry about dot because I log properly. It doesnt cost a arm and leg and you don't spend hrs modifying. They're companies out there who make custom sleeping berth that are inline with dot regs but it's expensive. With the price of converting your hot shot it's cheaper to buy a rig. Not hating on companies who make custom sleeper berth but I won't spend that kind of money to get one. My setup works just fine and I won't be scrutinized by dot