Re: OT DOT numbers needed???

Posted by Bret4207 on May 05, 2005 at 04:20:55 from (64.19.84.223):

In Reply to: OT DOT numbers needed??? posted by Sam (MO) on May 04, 2005 at 07:28:09:

I'm one of the DOT guys that will give you the different answers. LOL. Speaking strictly from the Federal regs postion you will need a DOT number if-

1. You're engaged in a commercial enterprise. If there's no $$ involved AND you can articulate that on the side of the road, you're OK without one.

2. You are traveling interstate. That is out of your own state or country. Your state may have different regs. NY for instance is going to DOT numbers so the in state outfits can be tracked on the SAFER system, which is the saftey tracking system we use nation wide. Your insurance company can access this.

3. Your GVWR or CGVWR is over 10,000 lbs. Thats 10,001 lbs and up. Or you are hauling HAZMAT or a certain number of passengers, depends on the situation and I don't have my books here in front of me.

Beyond those basic criteria there are exemptions for log books and other details. The big thing is the state regs that apparently can vary wildly if all the stories I hear are true. Best bet is to get with the State Police in the state you'll be travleling through. Outline what you're doing and get their advice, in writing if possible. Get the guys name too. If you do have a problem brought on by bad advice, and it is a confusing subject, you can at least show you acted in good faith. The Federal DOT regs are available on-line. Do a google search. The adress will have "mcregis" in it. Thanks for at least trying to do it right. Too many people just wing it and depend on "acting dumb" to get by.

Follow Ups:

• Re: OT DOT numbers needed??? RustyFarmall 06:34:41 05/05/05 (2)
  • Re: OT DOT numbers needed??? Bret4207 15:43:43 05/05/05 (0)
  • Re: OT DOT numbers needed??? john in la 07:32:57 05/05/05 (0)

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