4-6 hours DOT Inspection?

I wasn't trying to be hard on him , just need more info . He said he didn't apply for authority so something isn't right here . There should be no need for an audit . I looked through his other posts though and according to him he plans on getting authority . If so , he'd better get the process moving because it'll take several weeks for him to be able to haul .

 

Then there is no need for a DOT audit . Intrastate doesn't fall under FMCSA regulation unless "local" includes crossing state lines .

 

Next question . Are they your logs or are you paid to haul somebody else's ? If you are hauling your logs to a sawmill you don't need authority . If someone else is paying you to haul their logs you need authority unless you are contracted to a trucking company that has authority . GA DOT can be rough . You might want to call them for advice .

 

The authority does not matter! This is just part of the process and there is nothing to be alarmed about.
I have a farm plated truck that I use for my own enjoyment. I haul my own horses to shows across state lines pulling a 53' van drop deck. I only had to apply for a DOT # that must be own the door of the truck along with "Not for Hire". Within days of getting the #, I received a letter in the mail from USDOT requiring me to call a 1888# to complete the registration process. The letter stated that once the process was completed I would be contacted to schedule the saftey audit. That was 2 months ago and I have not heard from them since.
The letter word for word went on to say " As a new entrant motor carrier, your company must undergo a saftey audit within the first 18 months of beginning INTERSTATE operations."
They also provided a webiste to prepare for the audit...http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov

 

I thought they were exempt but I heard a while back of a log hauler in AL getting nailed in some way hauling . I'll have to check my files