What Tags Will I Need For a 26ft Non CDL Box Truck?

I recently bought a 26 foot, non-CDL box truck. I am planning on running interstate commerce, general freight only. I am located in South Carolina, the weight of this vehicle is 25,999. Will a regular commercial plate work? Or will I need to open an IRP account and get an apportioned plate since I will be transporting general freight in an interstate capacity? Any information that any of you are able to provide would go a long way.

I have spoke to my local DMV, she said she thought a commercial plate would suffice, but I do not want to be out here guessing. Called the SCDMV main customer service number and I have had two people say that I need an IRP account and apportioned plate to do OTR in a non-CDL box. I have also had two people tell me that I only needed a commercial plate. HELP! It doesn't seem like these people have any idea of what they are talking about. Thanks again in advance for any information that will put me on the right track.

 

First l really have no idea.that being said I did talk to a guy at a part’s house in NC who was doing just that with a box truck after I asked him about ifta he told me he didn’t need them just the commercial plate

 

Yeah. Nobody really seems to know for sure. I bet the DOT man knows. LOL

 

If you’re 26k lbs and under, you don’t need apportioned plates or a IFTA account.

 

Even if working in an OTR capacity? I had someone tell me that I would need to pull trip permits for each state if I did not have an apportioned plate or an IRP account. She actually worked for the state of South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, and I'm honestly not convinced that she knew what she was talking about either.

 

Regular commercial plates is all you need. You’ll need a Dot/MC number, UCR registration etc though.
Just remember, you’ll be in a world of hurt if you cross a scale at 26,001lbs. I would personally go get that box truck put on a Cat Scale wet so you know what you’re dealing with.
Plan on being put under the microscope..hassled by dot on a regular basis.

 

It’s quite clear..

“If you have commercial vehicles crossing state lines that are over 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight or have three or more axles, you must register for an IRP account.”

 

I have DOT/MC number, UCR registration is complete. The only thing I am waiting on is the bank to do the titling of the vehicle, and the plate work. Just trying to make sure they do the correct paperwork. Great idea on running it across the scale. Thanks for the information. I appreciate it.

 

You likely will be very limited on cargo weight as I’m going to guess and say that truck full fuel and gear will probably be pushing 16-17k lbs.

May want to consider obtaining a CDL B at minimum and upping the registered weight over 26,001 lbs.

Getting caught in that setup heavy and you are going to regret the day you bought it.

 

I have a class A CDL with all available endorsements. I have drove in a class A capacity for the last 12 years. I have a pretty solid reason and some good numbers figured, revenue wise that has made me turn to a box truck. Doesn't make sense for a lot of people, and some guys feel better driving a big rig down the road, but the revenue numbers are there, and I can carry anything 10,000 or less, give or take a little.