I got all these done. What else do I need to roll legal?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by greenllll, Feb 12, 2012.

  1. greenllll

    greenllll Light Load Member

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    What does a hotshot F-150 truck driver need in and on his CMV truck & trailer to be legal?
    This is what I have come up with so far:
    fire-extinguisher mounted
    spare fuses
    DOT flares (couldn't find triangles)
    log book (won't ever log as sleeper-berth)
    registration/proof of insurance/maintenance folder w/ maint plan in it
    on side of cab (usdot#, company name)

    Is the truck number required if there is only 1 truck and 1 driver? -and that driver happens to be the owner.
    Is a trailer number required too for only 1 trailer?
    What lettering is required on the back of the trailer - if any?

    I have commerical & for-hire tags
    break-away brake on trailer

    The truck is <80", so it don't require clearance lights on the cab, however, the trailer's wheels are >100" so the trailer does require certain lights, but it's a 2006 model and should have come with all of the right lights & reflectors. Right? Does my truck need clearance lights too?

    Do I need reflective tape anywhere special on the truck or trailer? Do I need mud-flaps?

    In the home-office I'll have an "employee" folder with my "application" & MVR in it.

    In my wallet I have the medical DOT test card, & CDL-A.
    I'll put that green DOT-law book in the cab, and a cheap-camera.

    Do I need anything else to be DOT legal for a mostly exempt rig? I do need & have DOT authority & have to be compliant with their requirements, but MC authority & IFTA & all that I'm exempt from requiring.

    Tire tread is good & it will pass inspections fine. Will get inspection sticker on truck & trailer tomorrow.

    Is it ready to roll?
     
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  3. kajidono

    kajidono Road Train Member

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    Pretty sure it's not required but most shippers want them. They don't have to be on the vehicle that I know of and only one place ever hassled me for not having numbers on the trailer. That was just the gate guard taking his job to seriously.
     
  4. SHO-TYME

    SHO-TYME Road Train Member

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    Be aware with an F 150, you can't carry alot of weight.
     
  5. revelation1911

    revelation1911 Heavy Load Member

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    What are you going to haul with a F150? About the biggest trailer you could really pull be 9,000 Lb's total weight probably less.
    You haven't been watching shipping wars have you??
    Hard enough loading a 350 and it's a lot more truck than a 150.
    Good luck I don't think you'd need anything if trucks under 10,000 and trailer is under 10,000 , don't think you'll find any loads either except usheit.
     
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  6. Krooser

    Krooser Road Train Member

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    get a copy of the DOT green book for all the current rules and regs...
     
  7. Logan76

    Logan76 Crusty In Training

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    I knew an older fella that hauled pipe out of the same very small pipe company that I did, and he hauled smaller pieces of pipe and specialty parts for that place with a 1500 chevy and a little trailer. I delivered to the world trade center with him a couple of times. He told me they were paying him 900$ for a round out to NYC with these little loads, he said his fuel for the trip was around 125$, not bad money if you ask me!
     
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  8. Kansas

    Kansas Road Train Member

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    Trucks Vin # You need the last 8 characters I believe ???? Somebody will correct me if im wrong.
     
  9. mgfg

    mgfg Road Train Member

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    That would involve reading.
     
  10. VisionLogistics

    VisionLogistics Road Train Member

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    On the bright side (pun intended), you'll be able to signal the mars rovers with your headlights (and blind the rest of us). :Space shuttle:
     
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  11. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    Required by some states , not FMCSA
     
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