does your Authority limit what you can haul

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Abradleyfarms, Feb 27, 2012.

  1. Abradleyfarms

    Abradleyfarms Bobtail Member

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    When you have your authority does it limit you to what you can haul, or is it whatever you can handle. I am in the proccess of swapping from a bootlegger to a legal carrier and was just checking.
     
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  3. RedForeman

    RedForeman Momentum Conservationist

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    If I recall, the main differentiators are personal property (you are a moving company) and hazmat (all types of cargo). Common carrier authority is good for anything that doesn't fall into the above categories.
     
  4. Abradleyfarms

    Abradleyfarms Bobtail Member

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    Thanks REdforman. By the way, where is Johns Creek? I know where Alpharetta is, and Suwanee and even Shakerag. But I can't for the life of me remember Johns Creek. And they say I used to close by. LOL
     
  5. RedForeman

    RedForeman Momentum Conservationist

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    They cleverly named the new city after the creek basin that runs through the middle of it. It's between Alpharetta and Duluth.
     
  6. Oscar the KW

    Oscar the KW Going Tarpless

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    You can also have authority for livestock only.
     
  7. Ex-Con-Trucker

    Ex-Con-Trucker Medium Load Member

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    Johns Creek is in between North Fulton, and Cumming Ga, off 141. If you take 285, to peachtree Indusrial/141 north, and go 15 or so miles, that's Johns Creek. Surprised to hear you call it Johns Creek. Mostly only locals call it that, most refer to the area as Alpharetta, even though Johns Creek is only a small neighborhood in Alpharetta.

    You can also take 85 n/s, get off Sugarloaf Pkwy, to McGinnis Ferry, and that will drop you off in Johns Creek. Or, take 400n to Mansell.
     
  8. me only

    me only Medium Load Member

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    having your mc number is a blessing .be your own boss and take off when you want to.yes you can haul anything as long as its legal .

    johns creek state farm too i believe .lol
     
  9. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    me only Medium Load Member

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  11. Dorsey

    Dorsey Medium Load Member

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    That 65' rule is for straight trucks. The permit is Only $20 but the fine is $1,000!
     
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