So I'm ready to buy, got plenty of money saved up, got my letter of intent, got the truck picked out.
My question is, how do I get it? I'm buying an old truck (pre-dpf) and planning on fixing it up. I'll do a lot at home, but I want to get it to a shop I know several states away. Can I get a temp tag? Is bobtail insurance enough? Do I need it to pass DOT before I can drive it (not for hire)?
Anything else in missing? Thanks for looking!
Moving a "new" truck
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So you actually inspected the truck and do your due diligence?
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Lol, my due diligence consisted of "I want this truck" and "I have the money to fix everything". I'm planning on dropping 20k in repair and modification.
I was thinking of renting a penske truck and one of those tow dollies, but if I can just drive it I don't have to deal with returning equipment. -
A tow dolly for a class A?Last edited: Feb 16, 2021
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To move mine 170 miles over state lines but no weigh stations in route I purchased non trucking insurance from progressive since I did not have a DOT number.
I ran with no tag just a bill of sale and dated title and a paper log book.
I thoroughly crawled all over my old dog for hours before I bought it so I felt it could pass a roadside inspection if it had to.
Good brakes in adjustment with legal depth tires and no fluid or air leaks will cover most problems.Mattflat362, Bean Jr., Coffey and 2 others Thank this. -
Penske won’t rent a truck to you unless you have an account with them and getting a tow dolly from them ... well they don’t rent out things like a pro-tote setup. Just go and get it. -
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So what about the "new"?
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