Non carrier truck across state lines

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  1. Rubens

    Rubens Bobtail Member

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    I bought a truck in Florida. My LLC in North Carolina owns the truck and the truck was licensed in NC. I need to drive the truck from Fl to NC going thru GA and SC. I am confused whether I need a DOT number because the truck is 14,500lbs but I am not for hire and will not transport anything. I was told to write "Not for hire" but online there is mixed information about it. In NC, I will only do intrastate deliveries so I will not need DOT. Would appreciate if anyone can give me an insight.
     
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  3. Iamoverit

    Iamoverit Road Train Member

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    It's a commercial vehicle over 10k, a DOT number is required. Have it towed, get a temp tag or run it outlaw at night.
     
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  4. Rubens

    Rubens Bobtail Member

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    Thanks. As far as I could find out I can get a DOT number and a trip permit for each state. I think it might be the safest and correct way to do it without the need for authority.
     
  5. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I'm guessing this is a single screw day cab ? Or a U-haul type van
     
  6. Rubens

    Rubens Bobtail Member

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    Its a 14500lbs box truck. Isuze NPR
     
  7. Concorde

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    Get a temp tag from Florida..just go to the county complex in whatever county..your seller will know where it’s at. If you’re buying from a dealership have them get the tag. Put the tag in the windshield and no one will bother you.

    If it’s diesel get temp permits for each state if you want to cya.

    Run at night. Florida scales are open 24/7 but GA, SC and NC will be closed. Don’t forget to stop at the AG inspection. At night they’ll just wave you through if you can get them to stop playing games long enough to notice that you’re there.
     
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  8. Rubens

    Rubens Bobtail Member

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    Thanks but I already got a NC tag.
     
  9. North Pole Nightmare

    North Pole Nightmare Heavy Load Member

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    All you need on your truck is the license plate.You can put not for hire on it.

    Have your bill of sale and insurance with you,registration,that's all you need.
    Don't carry any frieght.

    Don't have any other decals on your truck.
     
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  10. Judge

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    ag stations suck for A tanker… officer, “whatcha hauling’?” You say Hexamethylenetetramine. They get a far off look.. “Uh-huh, your good.”
     
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  11. Ridgeline

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    This isn't rocket science, just put the tag on it, have your sales records with you, and make sure it is insured, then go and get it, no one will bother you. If you are, then you have the proof you are just transporting it home.
     
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