dot compliance

[Mark Callanan]

Originally Posted by Scotty D

i'm sorry i didn't clarify myself on this subject,i only talked to them for 10 minutes and was told that if you dont meet the weight specs that they meaning the troopers and dot can shut down your tow vehicle and trailer and impound it and cost you alot of money.this is a consulting firm that was called in specifically by the imis show for this purpose of educating racers as to dot regulations.and even not for hire race tow vehicles are in need of a cdl and a drug and alchol testing and required physical's for any vehicle setup that goes over 26,001 lbs.this group is willing to do seminars at anytime,and all they want to do is keep the racers from ending up between a rock and a hard spot.any other info needed they said to call them and ask questions they can help setup the programs you need to get on the legal track.this is a consulting firm that wants to help,they where even going to come to our awards banquet on saturday evening and talk for an hour he said,to get in touch with racers.

The need for DOT really starts at 10,001 pounds
Ah the weight goes higher there are more rules to go by but at 10,001 you need DOT numbers in alot instances ....