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Own base plate while leased?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Walleye05, Apr 5, 2016.

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  1. Apr 5, 2016 #1
    Walleye05

    Walleye05 Light Load Member

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    So I have my own truck and currently leased to a company than runs northwest reefers, been with them for 6 months, going to hop on with a different company next week.

    My question is, is it worth it to get my own plate? Or just use the company's plate? The past companies I was leased with, I used their plates. Just would like to have my own in case I decide to get my own authority which I probably will end up anyways.
     
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  3. Apr 5, 2016 #2
    rollin coal

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    If they cover the plate and don't charge you back for it just run their plate. If they deduct from settlements to cover that cost then they are likely charging a premium and you'd probably save several hundred dollars getting it yourself. They're not difficult to get if you need one but again go with whatever is cheapest.
     
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  4. Apr 5, 2016 #3
    nofreetime

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    Don't you have to run your own ifta if you run your own plate.
     
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  5. Apr 5, 2016 #4
    Walleye05

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    They're charging 40 a week out of settlement. I'm gonna give mn DMV a call see what my cost will be.
     
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  7. Apr 5, 2016 #5
    rollin coal

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    No
     
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  8. Apr 5, 2016 #6
    rollin coal

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    What state are you in?
     
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    Walleye05

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    Minnesota
     
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  10. Apr 5, 2016 #8
    Jonkie

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  11. Apr 5, 2016 #9
    rollin coal

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    Well there you have it. Looks like you'll save yourself $320 if you DIY instead of the convenience of having them provide one.
     
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  12. Apr 5, 2016 #10
    Cat sdp

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    Do you have a town tax to register a motor vehicle in MN ? Not sure...


    My state does , and that cost isn't on that web site. It's for IRP plate cost only. And they won't give you those without the town tax receipt .
     
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