Partial Possible Requirements/conditions for legal Dot Status: Register Tag for Max expected GCW & pay appropriate fees Have correct safety equipment regarding Fire extinguishers, safety triangles, etc in ea truck esure all use equipment/tires in good order and correctly rated for use Have correct/current refective tape on rear/sides of all units Notify Insurance carrier of this new weight Get Appropriate CDL for weight class Realise holding a cdl exempts taking driving school to reduce points, even if citation given was during strict personal use in a non comnercial vehicle Take annual Medical physical (No BP over 140/90) Take random Drug Test Get DOT number: Keep detailed records Have annual DOT inspections of all vehicles by licensed ASME mechanic Do beginning of day safety walk around inspection and record Keep maintence records Keep min 8 day log book in truck when driving 100+ radius Keep hrs of service records in office for under 100 mile radius Deal with not driving when in service (working/racing) after 11 hrs Have records available without notice for audit by DOT Face up to $50K fine for violation any of above Mark Truck with DOT # both sides Deal with zoning issues parking a commercial truck in neighborhoods Mark truck with correct Placards when hauling reportable quantities of Haz Mat Keep accurate manifest detailing above in cab when in transit Have correct Haz matt endorsement on CDL Take Federal Criminal Back ground check for Hex Mat and be fingerprinted every 4 years at cost of $91? Inform your insurance carrier you are commercial and placarded Let your insurance know you are officially commercial use and pay appropriate premenuins Carry min insurance limits required for commercial use for ea state entered Stop at every state weigh station for inspection of most of the above Pay 36hr? Diesel Fuel permits and trip permits for each sate as required when over 26K lb Realize in any commercial vehicle, ANY detectable alcohol is considered a violation, even if you using it for personal use or driving it to church.
Agencies that need to be interfaced with to meet compliance with above Tag agency or DMV DL agency US Dot State DOT Local Zoning board Reg parking Insurance agency
