[AT] DOT Question

[Paul Waugh]

I have found that on any given day a DOT officer is (God), just a fact of
life on the road, some times you can win at later date with a DOT
supervisor, for the most part if truck and equipment looks to be in good
shape and safe, they will not bother, now if you start pushing CGVW to more
than 26,000 lbs, that is a different story.

My 2 cents Paul in IN

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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Mike Sloane
Sent: Monday, December 25, 2006 6:36 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] DOT Question

I went to the site and could not find anything that related to 
agricultural vehicles not engaged in interstate commerce. I guess I am 
concerned about my F350 mason dump truck with "farmer" tags and a 7000# 
trailer with a CGW rating of 10,000 pounds. I have driven several times 
across state lines to fetch antique tractors and have never been 
stopped. I have been passed by many a trooper who never seemed to give 
me so much as a glance. Nor has the NJ DMV asked for a DOT number when I 
renewed my tags (although they do require a certificate from the Farm 
Bureau). But I would hate to find myself in big trouble because I 
neglected to get a DOT number. Where did you find the reference to 
agricultural vehicles, Steve?

Mike

Steve W. wrote:
> 
> 

> 
> DOT numbers are required for ANY vehicle over 10,000 hauling for hire.
> OR for any Agriculture vehicle that crosses state lines.
> OR if your running a bus/van with seating for 15 or more.
> Couple more items on passenger hauling and hazardous materials
> 
> The requirement has been there a while but they started requiring the 
> large displays about 5 years ago.
> 
>
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration-licensing/online-registration/onlinere
gdescription.htm 
> 
> 
> You are required to provide a U.S. DOT number at the time of 
> registration if your vehicle has a combined gross weight over 10,000 
> pounds and:
> 
>     * is used for commercial (business ) purposes, or
>     * Has farm registration and crosses the state line.
> 
> This number, from the U.S. Department of Transportation, is issued to 
> the party (individual or company) responsible for the overall safety of 
> the vehicle.
> 

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