[AT] DOT Question

[Larry D Goss]

This thread reminds me that prior to retirement I drove a flatbed truck with 
a DA and an expanded metal tailgate for a local farm implement dealer.  It 
had no DOT numbers or registration anywhere.  The guy who took my place, had 
a tendency to put the pedal to the metal and also ignored many common 
courtesies while driving.  Within a couple of months, he got picked up for 
speeding.  But since there was no DOT registration, no CDL, etc, they threw 
the book at him.  He was held personally responsible for the citation even 
though it was the company's fault for not having the DOT information.

Larry

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Sloane" <mikesloane at verizon.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Monday, December 25, 2006 5:36 PM
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/onlineregdescription.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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