Here is my situation. I haul crude oil and I need to purchase a tanker in order to get on with a new company. I do not have my own authority. The company will not hire me or let me run under their DOT # until I bring them my tanker to inspect.
Can I move the crude oil tanker if it has no product inside?
Thanks!
Do I need a DOT number to move my tanker?
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Rockdoctor, Oct 30, 2018.
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I would do some checking with state DOT first but id probably slap a "Not For Hire" sign on my doors and run. But ive never owned my own truck.
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Have it delivered at the carrier, that way you can have it inspected and sign the contract.
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Short answer is no....
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As long as your not moving freight, you can obtain a temporary permit to move that truck or trailer. I would also advise, Hanging a clearly readable sign in the passenger side/front window "NOT FOR HIRE". I would also not have any other DOT numbers on the side of your truck. I have done this and even crossed several state lines. Here is the website for Texas and getting a temporary permit >> TXDMV.GOV - Temporary Permits
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Rockdoctor Thanks this. -
He has no insurance......
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Yes you can haul just purchased trailers across the country with nothing more then bill of sale.
Don't know about the insurance but I hauled 1 used gasoline tanker from Maine to Utah. And 3 new flatbed trailers from Arkansas to Montana.
All I had was the papers. No plates or labeling of any kind.
The 3 flatbed were more or less the load. 2 on top of 1.
Nobody stopped me for paper check either.
However. I was working for both carriers. Might be different scenario if you don't have a carrier.Last edited: Oct 31, 2018
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