Box Van compliance for California Intrastate Private Carrier

Discussion in 'Trucker Legal Advice' started by CRS LLC, Dec 18, 2024.

  1. CRS LLC

    CRS LLC Bobtail Member

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    Hi all, new to the trucking world happy to find this forum. I signed purchase order for a 24ft total length step van (box style like UPS) and have been getting compliance. My biz partner is having me get DOT#, CA# (cali highway patrol) and gli insurance. Beyond that it's up to me to get all other compliance documents. I'd like help creating a list of what other documents I need to get.

    I will mainly transport conifer cones, seedlings, and specialty forestry products within CA state lines. Owner operator, no plans for employees. I structure my business such that the cone collection and transport is done only to re-stock my seed bank so I'm the owner of the cones until sometime after the transport ends when I enter into vending contract with seed buyers. This way I am a private carrier (avoids the complexity of being a for-hire carrier). Cones and seedlings are similar to DOT category "Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber" except these are considered "Major Forest Products" while cones and seedlings are not according to logging regulations. So, I classified my cargo as "other" category.

    So far, it seems like I need to get:
    Certificate of Insurance (MC 65 M) GLI $750,000 insurance policy
    CA MCP motor carrier permit
    Anything else I should think about???

    Thanks!!
     
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  3. brian991219

    brian991219 Road Train Member

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    Private and for-hire motor carriers have exactly the same comoliance burdens except for the application for operating authority. You are not saving much by being a private carrier. That said, as you describe your operstions you do meet the definition of a private carrier.

    You will need a full driver qualification file, enroll in the California PULL program for driver license monitoring, a DOT medical certificate for you as driver and previous employer checks. Beyond that you will need to maintain a vehicle file, have your BIT inspection completed every 90 days and be prepared for an audit at any time.
     
  4. CRS LLC

    CRS LLC Bobtail Member

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    Brian, thank you for that info. I'll follow up with those steps and any more questions. Any suggested threads to read about tips starting trucking?
     
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