DOT info help

Jack McCarthy · 07-27-2018, 01:13 PM

id love someone to help me understand the DOT rules as i have an opportunity to tow a vehicle to/from exhibitions for a group. Simple dually and tagalong 26ft trailer total weight under 22,000 probably less.

Will be across the USA have bookings in NY, Nevada,La,Va already for 2019

ive read the HORROR stories from you guys so i would like to be informed as best as possible !!

thank you in advance for your help !!

captain

Philip Saran · 07-27-2018, 02:03 PM

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Dave Crysler · 07-27-2018, 02:10 PM

You may need to have a log book, if you want pm your phone # and I will try to explain.

Painter · 07-27-2018, 05:17 PM

Jack, call me, I have been thru all of this. Jeff helped me out, and I THINK that I have the answers. But when you run into Buford T on the side of the road there is nothing that will help until you get to court.

Lenny5160 · 07-28-2018, 01:18 AM

If the GVWR of the trailer is over 10,000 lbs, you technically need a Class A although on a 26' tandem axle I doubt you would be hassled.

Signage on the trailer will also be likely to garner more attention.

MR DERBY CITY · 07-29-2018, 07:31 PM

Captain, if either the GVWR of the dually or the trailer is over 10,000 lbs. you will need a CDL...you are hauling a vehicle up and down the highway and you are being compensated ....ie ....you are being paid to transport this vehicle....a vehicle that is not titled in your name.....As Painter pointed out, when Buford T Justice pulls you over the **** will hit the fan. After you play dumb and tell him you didn’t think that you needed a CDL you will need a FOLDER to put all the tickets in...He will park you until you locate a local driver with a CDL to drive your rig to the state line...Now, with all that being said....when you open the trailer door to show Buford T what you are hauling, there is the possibility he may drop to his knees and roll on the ground laughing his Azz off.......

07-27-2018, 01:13 PM	#1
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,322 Likes: 29 Liked 477 Times in 117 Posts	DOT info help id love someone to help me understand the DOT rules as i have an opportunity to tow a vehicle to/from exhibitions for a group. Simple dually and tagalong 26ft trailer total weight under 22,000 probably less. Will be across the USA have bookings in NY, Nevada,La,Va already for 2019 ive read the HORROR stories from you guys so i would like to be informed as best as possible !! thank you in advance for your help !! captain __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"

07-27-2018, 02:03 PM	#2
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 728 Likes: 165 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: DOT info help Deleted __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado Last edited by Philip Saran; 08-01-2018 at 12:38 PM.

07-27-2018, 02:10 PM	#3
Dave Crysler Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 120 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: DOT info help You may need to have a log book, if you want pm your phone # and I will try to explain.

07-27-2018, 05:17 PM	#4
Painter Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 227 Likes: 4 Liked 162 Times in 45 Posts	Re: DOT info help Jack, call me, I have been thru all of this. Jeff helped me out, and I THINK that I have the answers. But when you run into Buford T on the side of the road there is nothing that will help until you get to court.

07-28-2018, 01:18 AM	#5
Lenny5160 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN Posts: 898 Likes: 604 Liked 431 Times in 224 Posts	Re: DOT info help If the GVWR of the trailer is over 10,000 lbs, you technically need a Class A although on a 26' tandem axle I doubt you would be hassled. Signage on the trailer will also be likely to garner more attention. __________________ S/ST 51 S/C 53

07-29-2018, 07:31 PM	#6
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,640 Likes: 1,083 Liked 7,939 Times in 1,520 Posts	Re: DOT info help Captain, if either the GVWR of the dually or the trailer is over 10,000 lbs. you will need a CDL...you are hauling a vehicle up and down the highway and you are being compensated ....ie ....you are being paid to transport this vehicle....a vehicle that is not titled in your name.....As Painter pointed out, when Buford T Justice pulls you over the **** will hit the fan. After you play dumb and tell him you didn’t think that you needed a CDL you will need a FOLDER to put all the tickets in...He will park you until you locate a local driver with a CDL to drive your rig to the state line...Now, with all that being said....when you open the trailer door to show Buford T what you are hauling, there is the possibility he may drop to his knees and roll on the ground laughing his Azz off.......