where does 10k GVW stand?

16ft box truck rated at 10,000 LB GVWR. The insurance agency told me it is DOT regulated. That means I can not expedite with this truck.

Where does this truck stand? from my understanding any truck over 10,000lb is dot regulated
so if the truck is 10,000. where does it stand?

 

Let me hear your answer

 

There is difference between 9999
10,000 and 10,001

Insurance agent is treating my truck as it’s over 10,000.
Who’s right in here?

 

So having a truck that’s rated at 10,000 gvwr won’t be acceptable for expediting?

 

I’m trying to stay legal okey. With ELD, I’ve to comply with hos. When expediting, there’s going to be a lot of deadheading. I don’t want to be restricted and told when I need to take a break and get told when I’m tired. I want to determine when I want to take my break and rest. That’s why I’m not getting bigger truck

 

Can you answer without drifting the topic?
Is 10,000lb truck dot regulated or no? Does the truck have to be 9999 and under to be free?
Thanks