CDL, DOT #, drug tests, inspections, all required here?

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  1. Truckin123

    Truckin123 Bobtail Member

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    I know this has been asked a thousand times here and on other forums. But I still can't get it straight in my head. Any professional clarification on this would be much appreciated.

    This is one of the setups we're considering:

    Tow vehicle: F650 (GVWR under 26,000 lbs)
    Trailer: Enclosed 16ft (GVWR 7,000 lbs)
    Use: transporting my own business inventory
    Drivers: myself and employees

    Questions:
    1. Just to confirm, I need a DOT # since the vehicle/trailer are registered to a business, correct?
    2. Do I also need a CDL? I know that it's under the weight requirement. But, does the fact that a DOT # is required, require the driver to have a CDL?
    3. Weigh stations and inspections mandatory?
    4. Driver drug testing mandatory?

    Thanks in advance guys.
     
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  3. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    Class c, F650 does not use air brakes, its 26,000 and under, 7000 lb trailer is also class c.
    You may (probably) need a dot number.
    Weight stations, well here in CA that would be yes, dont know about other states, pull in park and ask them.
    Drug testing would be as per your company policy.
     
  4. arrogant steve

    arrogant steve Medium Load Member

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    If you are required to have a dot#,(I think you are), then yes you would stop at weigh stations. Are you only operating in your home state or crossing state lines? If you never leave your state, there are different laws governing your operations as apposed to interstate.
     
  5. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    You will also need logs and a medical card for the driver(s) as it's over gvwr of 10,000 lbs.
    Logging may only be a timecard if you meet the requirements of the exemption.
     
  6. Hagen&Co

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  7. Accidental Trucker

    Accidental Trucker Road Train Member

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    If not over 26,000 and the trailer is under 7,000, then no CDL. Drug testing goes with the CDL, so no drug program.

    If going INTERSTATE and OVER 10K, then yes, DOT, and yes, HOS (Hours of Service, i.e. logging (if over 100 miles from home base), and YES, medical card for the driver, and YES, maintenance program and annual inspections. Check on driver qualification file, not sure on that one.

    Weight stations, no in some, yes in others, depending on CGVW. Pull in when in doubt.

    If NO Interstate, state rules apply only, and check with your local DOT (scale houses are handy for that). In my state, no DOT required, even on full size semi's if intrastate only.
     
  8. m16ty

    m16ty Road Train Member

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    You may or may not need a DOT number. In TN, if you only run within the state, a DOT number is not required. Most states do require DOT number for intrastate travel though.
     
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