A Semi for Personal Use- Paperwork Question

Check out the OOIDA website. You will find everything you need to know on there. There are also really good links to folks that can do everything for you.

I recommend putting a few stickers on your truck that say "Private Carrier Not for Hire".

 

3 years later, I doubt he needs any advice now.

 

Dang it, I'm trying to learn to check that start date before I jump in, and I still get suckered!

 

That may work, however, we were a "Private Carrier Not For Hire" and all that meant was we did not hire out to any other companies and hauled our own product. I could be wrong but if my memory serves me right Chevron used to have that stenciled on the bottom of the cab doors.

 

Seen plenty of tractors used as personal vehicles... which is not the same as saying "private carrier." If you simply want to bomb around in a 10-ton tractor, not pulling any kind of wagon, a private or "noncommercial" Class A is all you need... most vehicles used in this manner are clearly marked: "PRIVATE COACH---NOT FOR HIRE." The OP wants to pull a fairly large horse trailer, so that may entail additional insurance, livestock permits or paperwork, etc., if he's crossing the state line, even if his hands are traveling as "family." Best thing for him to do is contact the DOT and ask straight out what the requirements, if any, will be... and I would probably check with two different offices, especially if I heard news I didn't like the first time around. Some of those stock haulers should be able to give this hand more advice in that regard... here in CA, I think private parties are okay hauling stock within the state, as long as they have the necessary license, insurance, etc., although all DOT regulations pertaining to equipment should be applicable. Personally, I'd drag the wagon into the nearest chickenhouse, without any stock on board, and explain the situation to the officers... just be sure the equipment is up to speed first. If the OP is not comfortable doing that, he should call the nearest DOT office and ask... remember, your tax dollars pay their salaries, and they'll appreciate your asking in the interest of "public safety."

 

####, that's funny, I suppose he doesn't need advice after all... but I'll leave that post anyway for the next hand with the same question.

 

There are about 3 other threads on this.

Most likely, it will be lost till someone dredges it up again.

 

Can't believe I did that! Must have been a long day yesterday!

 

It's ok. Sometimes the information is still valuable to other drivers.

 

you do have to have a cdl in some states for anything over 26,001 lbs with a trailer. also if it has air brakes you have to have that endorsement also. the difference is that you have a farm license (for use only) that is not held to standards as stringent as commercial vehicles. the laws are stupid in some ways. you can have a motor home that weighs 25,000 and tow a car that is 3,000 and it is ok. kinda dumb. easy way to find out is to go to you local drivers license office and ask for a cdl hand book and it will give you definant answers