What do I need!?! Box van 33k from TN to CA

If the overall length is under 45' the easiest way is to license the vehicle as an RV. Otherwise, it's a Class 7 CMV and you'll need to familiarize yourself with the rules of every state you plan on traveling through since every state has different rules.

"The use of any vehicle, including a vehicle with a GVWR over 10,000 lbs., that is strictly for personal use not used in ANY connection with business activities is NOT SUBJECT TO FMCSRs."

Assuming it's a vacant office while you're driving cross-country you'll be fine, just re-license it as a commercial vehicle when you get to MGD.

 

I ain’t sure, but me and Big Maude are here for moral support.

 

You need everything a normal commercial vehicle needs. Since this appears to be a commercial move it is regulated by the FMCSA.

1) Apportioned registration or in-transit permit and trip permits for the states that don't accept the in-transit permit

2) Depending on route you will need an AZ driveaway permit (unless apportioned registration) and a NM weight distance permit. The AZ permit is expensive and can only be purchased from a permit service, the NM permit can be purchased at the Port of Entry and is only a couple dollars.

3) IFTA decals or fuel permits for each state driving thru for fuel tax compliance since it is over 26k

4) CDL B (which you said you have)

5) DOT safety equipment. As a driveaway you are only required to carry the reflective triangles but I strongly recommend the spare fuses and fire extinguisher as well.

6) A valid US DOT number for interstate travel. If the DOT number belongs to the owner of the truck and they are the ones paying you to drive it then it can be a not for hire (private fleet) US DOT number. If you are driving it for a company hired to transport it (not the owner of the truck) then you also need a valid MC number (for hire operating authority)

7) Valid insurance that meets the FMCSA minimum requirements for interstate commerce

8) Temporary signs to display the name and US DOT number on the truck

9) Paper log book to document hours of service compliance. Save your hotel and travel reciepts and keep in mind the time spent traveling to pick up the truck counts as on duty not driving (even in a car or airplane) unless you have 10 hours off duty before picking up the truck then it can be logged as off duty.

Good luck. I do these types of trips often as a way to stay in touch with what drivers are facing on the road or when I get bored at the office. I love doing driveaway transport but it surely isn't every driver's cup of tea.

 

Here is a different approach. Get the actual full dimensions of this unit.
Determine if it will fit on an RGN with minimal permitting.
Have the thing put on an RGN and delivered.
You will save time, money and headaches.

 

It will fit, we’ve done a few of these from Indiana to california.

 

Here in Maine. Anything over 26,000 pounds requires a class B license. Regardless of on duty or not.
Otherwise you need money for fuel and tolls