Are you required to have DOT numbers on your tow rig???

Myron Piatek · 10-11-2007, 07:14 PM

Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) means a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle-

(a) Has a gross combination weight rating of 11,794 kilograms or more (26,001 pounds or more) inclusive of a towed unit(s) with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds); or

(b) Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 11,794 or more kilograms (26,001 pounds or more); or

Taken from the online regulations....doesn't (a), simply interpreted, say 26,001 pound rating including a trailer with a rating over 10,000 pounds?

The story, on the other hand, seems to say a combined total of 10,000lbs is a CMV!
Heck, a fully loaded 4 door dually with a camper or fiberglass topper can top that - by itself!

For reference, I recently weighed my fully loaded set-up. 2004.5 Dodge diesel dually w/26' Pace trailer.

Front axle: 4,140
Rear axle: 5,900
Trailer axles: 9,340
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Total: 19,380

Trailer rating is 12,000.
Not sure on the truck, but I don't thing it's more than 14,000.

I'm also curious what the definition of "corporate" is. Local parts store? A friend's shop?

10-11-2007, 07:14 PM	#7
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Are you required to have DOT numbers on your tow rig??? Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) means a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle- (a) Has a gross combination weight rating of 11,794 kilograms or more (26,001 pounds or more) inclusive of a towed unit(s) with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds); or (b) Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 11,794 or more kilograms (26,001 pounds or more); or Taken from the online regulations....doesn't (a), simply interpreted, say 26,001 pound rating including a trailer with a rating over 10,000 pounds? The story, on the other hand, seems to say a combined total of 10,000lbs is a CMV! Heck, a fully loaded 4 door dually with a camper or fiberglass topper can top that - by itself! For reference, I recently weighed my fully loaded set-up. 2004.5 Dodge diesel dually w/26' Pace trailer. Front axle: 4,140 Rear axle: 5,900 Trailer axles: 9,340 ________________ Total: 19,380 Trailer rating is 12,000. Not sure on the truck, but I don't thing it's more than 14,000. I'm also curious what the definition of "corporate" is. Local parts store? A friend's shop? __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing Last edited by Myron Piatek; 10-11-2007 at 07:33 PM.