Do I need DOT#'s to drive a new truck home

Nope DL you can't cross state lines with a tractor no matter what until you are 21

 

I have thought about this for a little bit before responding.

1. The vehicle itself is classified as a commercial vehicle. It may not be leased or running at the time. However, the make and type dictates the classification. I believe you probably also have commercial insurance on it as well.

2. The trailer would then make this a combination vehicle over 26,000 which would require a cdl to operate. Since a cdl is required and it would be crossing state lines, this would mean you would have to be over 21.

 

Not only a tractor . No vehicle over 10,000 lbs. GVWR . I saw a KY DVE officer try to tell a 20 year old driver he had to get out of a Ford Super Duty with an 11,000 lb. GVWR . The truck had an Ohio registration but the driver lived in KY and there was really no way the officer could prove he crossed a state line .

 

That is not totally true.


In the state of Illinois, any licensed individual can drive a dually. There are many that are driven out of state. The problem comes when the vehicle is marked as commercial or owned commercially and is insured that way. Many farmers drive without the commercial problems.

 

I didn't know that, that sucks for sure.

 

That is some thing I have never heard about so if I were under 21 I couldn't drive a vehicle over 10,000

 

It is not unless as I stated before. Being a company owned vehicle, therefore a commercial vehicle.

 

Roadmidic I now just read what you wrote and that makes sence what you said

 

Clarification of the Illinois License I mentioned.

All residents are issued a Class D drivers license.

link http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/drivers/drivers_license/il_license_class.html

Class D
Any single vehicle with a GVWR 16,000 pounds or less that is not designed to transport 16 or more people; or
Any single vehicle with a GVWR 16,000 pounds or less that is not used in the transportation of hazardous materials which requires the vehicle to be placarded; or
Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 16,000 pounds or less towing any vehicle providing the GCWR does not exceed 26,000 pounds.
Note: Holders of a Class D license may operate all vehicles within Class D and may operate rental vehicles up to 26,000 pounds when transporting an individual's own personal property or that of an immediate family member for non-business purposes within the State of Illinois.

 

I am an ohio driver over 21 with a CDL so I am ok