US DOT Numbers
I was pulled over in IA a few days ago by the Highway Patrol Motor Vehicle Division and cited for a number of violations starting with no US DOT numbers posted on my vehicle. I drive a F-350 Dually w...
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OH48Lt wrote:
A friend of mine was stopped on his way back from the Sturgis Rally. He was in a F-350, Ohio plates, pulling a 40' enclosed trailer with 9 of his friends motorcycles in it. They busted him for no DOT number, no logbook and hours, and equipment violations that are applicable to commercial vehicles only. BUT, he had a magnetic sign on his door that advertised his custom motorcycle business, and that (in the eyes of the officer) made him a commercial vehicle. Cost him $750 to get out of there.
Any signs on your truck or trailer?
I have no signs. Just a plain red truck that I use to get to and from my work site with a ladder rack and ladder. There is nothing in the bed except a tool box and 5th wheel hitch. No passengers or cargo.
I wasn't pulling my trailer at the time, but it has no signs either other than the manufacture logo and name.
