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How to bring home a trailer from another state with temporary tags on my bobtail?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by smokiedabong, Feb 26, 2018.

  1. Feb 26, 2018 #1
    smokiedabong

    smokiedabong Bobtail Member

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    I am ready to buy my first truck. I don't have the authority yet just registered the LLC and will start the process in the next few days. I already found a truck in another state that I need to bring home, as far a I understand I will get temporary tags and insurance for it, place an "In Transit" paper in the window and bring it home. The problem is I also found a trailer which is in a different state. Can I go pick it up with my bobtail on temp tags and insurance? What problems can i encounter?
     
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  3. Feb 26, 2018 #2
    strollinruss

    strollinruss Road Train Member

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    Just come home late at night when the scales are closed or go around them. Don't make it too comlicated
     
    strollinruss, Feb 26, 2018
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    Caterpillar Cowboy and shogun Thank this.
  4. Feb 26, 2018 #3
    Ridgeline

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    Really, you will need to get it home with full insurance and plates. The problem is not you but those who buy a truck and trailer and haul a load with it.

    The thing that I wonder about, didn't you have the truck checked out and do your due diligence to make sure you ain't buying junk.
     
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  5. Feb 26, 2018 #4
    Oldironfan

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    Put not for hire on them. Have your sale receipt on hand. Do not go in the scales, do not be laiden. Hammer down.
     
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