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Deraldjr's avatar
Deraldjr
Explorer
Aug 05, 2013

DOT Truck stops

I pull a fifth wheel 39 foot with a F 450 DRW. My rig is 54 feet total in length and about 26,000 lbs total GRVW. The truck is used for my occupation and Rving. It does have lettering to identify my Co and DOT number on it. When I am pulling the RV we are not engaged in commerce.
Should I stop at the DOT check points?
Thanks in advance for your help.
  • chevor's avatar
    chevor
    Explorer
    Aug 05, 2013
    You want to carry the camper registration with you proving the trailer is yours.
  • Tvov's avatar
    Tvov
    Explorer II
    Aug 05, 2013
    If and/or when you find paperwork spelling out that you don't have to stop, you might want to carry a copy in the glove compartment.
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Aug 05, 2013
    dpgllg wrote:
    You are much better getting waved through a checkpoint then having them chase you down and stop you!

    Very good advice.
  • ependydad's avatar
    ependydad
    Explorer
    Aug 05, 2013
    I'd stop if it were me- solely based on having the DOT numbering on the truck. As you drive past, there's no way for them to know that you're not engaged in commerce.
  • dpgllg's avatar
    dpgllg
    Explorer
    Aug 05, 2013
    I have a very good friend that is a retired Captain of the PA State Police. When I first got my RV I asked him this very same question. In PA since everything is for personal use I do not need to stop. If I had a company name, (I have a little side business for model trains) then that COULD make it commerical. When I asked about other states he advised that I research the states I travel through just to be safe. His last bit of advice was You are much better getting waved through a checkpoint then having them chase you down and stop you!
  • Javi1's avatar
    Javi1
    Explorer
    Aug 05, 2013
    Probably a good idea since you got commercial truck.

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