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Cargo Van Owners with Authority subject to DOT driving limits?

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by teamgreen1, Dec 13, 2013.

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  1. Dec 13, 2013 #1
    teamgreen1

    teamgreen1 Light Load Member

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    I just recently obtained my own authority and I requested a DOT number by adding a trailer , even though I am not going to use the trailer for hauling. My question is, am I subject to the DOT time cards even though I am under 10k pounds, but have a DOT number? Dont want to get any huge fines and I need to know if I must have a log book in the van.
     
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  3. Dec 13, 2013 #2
    Boka

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    The answer is no to both of your questions. What kind of a license do you have? Also are you gonna transport any hazmat stuff in your van?
     
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    teamgreen1 Thanks this.
  4. Dec 13, 2013 #3
    teamgreen1

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    Nothing hazardous, and the gross weight of the van is only 7300 lbs. I just have a regular drivers license too, no cdl. If I did have a cdl, would that change things? Because I am contemplating getting one.
     
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  5. Dec 13, 2013 #4
    Ridgeline

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    What's a DOT time card?
     
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  7. Dec 13, 2013 #5
    Boka

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    If you had a CDL it still wouldn't matter for the business you run since your GVW is under 26000 lbs.
     
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  8. Dec 13, 2013 #6
    Boka

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    I thought he said medical card.... :biggrin_25518:
     
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  9. Dec 14, 2013 #7
    RVTransporter

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    I think that would be the log book, although I've never heard it called a time card. :biggrin_2559:
     
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  10. Dec 14, 2013 #8
    TennTrucker

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    I figured he was refering to our 14 hr work "clock".
     
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  11. Dec 15, 2013 #9
    teamgreen1

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    Yes, I was..I am new to having my own authority..It looks like a time card to me. See why truckers can go nuts with this stuff.
     
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  12. Dec 15, 2013 #10
    fortycalglock

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    Under 10,000 pounds no logs, CDL, etc. those guys can drive 24 hours straight if needed. Hauling hazmat is totally different, bit I doubt you have the authority or insurance to haul it, and you've already said you don't have the license to haul it. Contact Bigbadbill here, he might be able to get you some work
     
    fortycalglock, Dec 15, 2013
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