We own a commercial tractor but have covered the company markings and DOT markings with tape and put NOT FOR HIRE over the tape.
Do we still have to stop at weigh stations?
It’s to my understanding that the answer is No. Because we have covered the necessary commercial markings, and placed “Not For Hire” sign on the doors, we are no longer considered commercial and standard DOT regulations no longer apply. It’s to my understanding that we are now considered non-commercial. Please correct me if I’m mistaken.
I should also mention that we are driving from Southern California to Southern Oregon.
SemiTractor towing RV/ Camper
Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by jnm, Mar 18, 2020.
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You are still a cmv, so you must follow all cmv rules. Yes to weigh stations that want all cmv's and by weight.
The not for hire is a useless sign that means nothing and might even get you pulled in to verify personal use.brian991219 Thanks this. -
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That said I would make sure you have a copy of your rv registration in your name just in case.Western flyer and brian991219 Thank this. -
Welp our Prepass gave us a green light so we’re good anyways! Yay! Thanks for the rapid response though!
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Covering up the DOT number doesn't magically turn it into a non-comercial vehicle...
Even if your using it to take the boat out to the lake for a personal trip.brian991219, ZVar and not4hire Thank this. -
Why would you have a prepass on a personal vehicle? Prepass is made for commercial vehicles. If the plates are commercial, yes you must stop, not for hire means nothing. If the plates are personal, as in RV, then I would think its up to the jurisdiction the weight station is in. You don' see RV's entering the weight station for a reason.
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The only thing covering your numbers is going to do is get you a whole heap of hurt if you get pulled over. As mentioned, it is still a CMV and you still have to abide by all the regulations.
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Typically those Trucks that pull motor homes are registered as motor homes themselves and not commercial vehicles There's an entire niche community around that very thing.
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