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Mroma23
Explorer
Aug 19, 2020

GVWR over 10k on new truck, need commercial plates?

Hey Everyone, I just inked the paperwork on a new 2020 2500HD AT4 and was a little surprised to learn that I may need commercial plates because of curb weight and GVWR of 10650. I am in Massachusetts and can not seem to find clear cut info on it. There must be someone who knows how this all works. I do not own a business and want to use it for personal use only. Anyone know if there is an exemption or work around in Massachusetts?

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  • ACZL's avatar
    ACZL
    Explorer
    Aug 19, 2020
    Here in NY, I've seen 1/2 tons w/ comm plates on them. Ever since I can remember, I've always had comm plates on my 3/4, 1 tons and the reg fees for now anyways are pretty cheap so far. The prob w/ comm plates is that you cannot go down some roads/streets that the exact same truck as your w/ pass plates goes down. Go figure! May have to do as to how it's reg (municipal/ave Joe blow) VS used to tow heavy.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Aug 19, 2020
    Call the RMV’s Contact Center at:
    857-368-8000 (from the 339/617/781/857 MA area codesor outside MA0
    800-858-3926 (from all other MA area codes) to determine a particular fee.


    **Website does NOT make it clear.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Aug 19, 2020
    Ask Massachusetts DMV. However, when dealer registers the truck it will or won’t register as commercial.

    My half ton in California is “commercial.” No option and no more fibbing to our DMV to save on fees.

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