Hodges car carrier

House of Darts · 07-15-2010, 04:31 PM

Looking at a 18' Hodges car carrier for transporting my car to/from the track. I've gotten lots of stories about local and stste police pulling over this type of carrier looking for an unlicensed tow truck. I was told that NJ and PA local cops look at this as a way to make $ thru tickets. Supposedly the signage of " NOT FOR HIRE" does not work anymore. Any thoughts? hanks

Jack Matyas · 07-16-2010, 07:47 AM

No truth to any of that -- just be sure to have the truck licensed for the correct GVW and the Police will leave you be .Roy Hodges builds a great carrier - I've owned many over the years and can tell you first hand they are built right .Pictured below are some that I've had ..........

Mark Yacavone · 07-16-2010, 11:58 AM

If you have the truck registered in your own name and have proof that you own what's obviously a race car, I can't see where you would ever have a problem.
Don't ever, EVER admit you are hauling something for someone else.

cicero819 · 07-17-2010, 03:50 PM

Best car carrier but don't forget to paint with Imron Paint the underside to stop any possibility of rust. My brother had one for 6yrs with no problem we added a Double Kenworth sleeper. Never had any problems with any jurisdiction in the U.S or Canada. The most important thing you must have with you is a DMV registration of the car you're carrying, doesn't matter what state, you must have a valid DMV registration, not a bill of sale. It's a Federal Offence to cross state lines without a registration. Claude

Rick Leininger Jr. · 07-17-2010, 07:10 PM

Another vote for the Hodges hauler, my dad used one back in the 80's to get his stocker around, never any issues.

07-15-2010, 04:31 PM	#1
House of Darts Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 346 Likes: 19 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Hodges car carrier Looking at a 18' Hodges car carrier for transporting my car to/from the track. I've gotten lots of stories about local and stste police pulling over this type of carrier looking for an unlicensed tow truck. I was told that NJ and PA local cops look at this as a way to make $ thru tickets. Supposedly the signage of " NOT FOR HIRE" does not work anymore. Any thoughts? hanks

07-16-2010, 07:47 AM	#2
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,841 Likes: 340 Liked 1,626 Times in 332 Posts	Re: Hodges car carrier No truth to any of that -- just be sure to have the truck licensed for the correct GVW and the Police will leave you be .Roy Hodges builds a great carrier - I've owned many over the years and can tell you first hand they are built right .Pictured below are some that I've had .......... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

07-16-2010, 11:58 AM	#3
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,435 Likes: 2,612 Liked 4,500 Times in 1,711 Posts	Re: Hodges car carrier If you have the truck registered in your own name and have proof that you own what's obviously a race car, I can't see where you would ever have a problem. Don't ever, EVER admit you are hauling something for someone else. __________________ We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for..... Will Rogers

07-17-2010, 03:50 PM	#4
cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,086 Likes: 31 Liked 68 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Hodges car carrier Best car carrier but don't forget to paint with Imron Paint the underside to stop any possibility of rust. My brother had one for 6yrs with no problem we added a Double Kenworth sleeper. Never had any problems with any jurisdiction in the U.S or Canada. The most important thing you must have with you is a DMV registration of the car you're carrying, doesn't matter what state, you must have a valid DMV registration, not a bill of sale. It's a Federal Offence to cross state lines without a registration. Claude

07-17-2010, 07:10 PM	#5
Rick Leininger Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 162 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hodges car carrier Another vote for the Hodges hauler, my dad used one back in the 80's to get his stocker around, never any issues.