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Hauling my own equipment/land clearing business

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Timark80, Jan 31, 2009.

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  1. Feb 1, 2009 #11
    Brickman

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    Tim I would get down to the FL DOT office pronto. Asking guys online is a start but we could easy lead you wrong and you would get into trouble from the state.

    FL is one of the states that is harder than others on guys with the size operation you've got. Not quite a semi yet, but bigger than a pickup.

    Good luck with your business.
     
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  3. Feb 1, 2009 #12
    PeterbiltCouple

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    You don't need to have your own authority to get your DOT#, nor do you need to sign up with IFTA. Florida will also allow you to drive within a certain distance, even if going outside the state, but you'd have to consider how the other state(s) feel about that.
    We moved from there last year. Nor do you have to worry about getting an audit because they said it's only for intrasate.
     
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  4. Feb 1, 2009 #13
    PeterbiltCouple

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    I forgot to mention that you don't need to keep a log book, either.
     
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  5. Feb 2, 2009 #14
    Timark80

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    I read the FL DOT manual and I'm good to go,
    Thanks folks.
    Now, I hope my equipment holds up for awhile.
     
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