Are you required to have DOT numbers on your tow rig??? - Page 2

Jim Woods · 10-11-2007, 07:45 PM

hey Michael. did you get my email? jim

Myron Piatek · 10-11-2007, 07:46 PM

I've always wondered how many open trailers with cars having advertising plastered all over them have been stopped! I've always heard about enclosed trailers.

JRyan · 10-11-2007, 07:54 PM

Myron,

Read my post prior to yours. In South Dakota, we got the decal thing straightened out at the Capitol. As long as the current administration is in, everything will be fine. But if the political party in power changes, we may have to go back and straighten it out all over again. Political appointees (head of the DOT) -- GEEEZZZ!

Jerry

Jeff Teuton · 10-11-2007, 09:31 PM

I have a lot of tips, but I have trouble posting a long answer from my house. I will try at my office tomorrow.

JRyan · 10-11-2007, 09:44 PM

Jeff's tips were instrumental in leading us through the BS with the South Dakota State Legislature and the SD DOT. Thanks again Jeff.

Jerry

Chris Schafer · 10-11-2007, 11:24 PM

Jeff, I look forward to your tips...I recall that your information was very good...too bad I'm losing the ability to retain the finer points of what I read... ( or hear - according to my wife ).

Chris.

Michael Beard · 10-12-2007, 08:24 AM

>> hey Michael. did you get my email? jim

?? No, I didn't... checked my deleted items and junk mail folders too, don't see anything. Try again,beard@staginglight.com, or PM me on here.

Jeff Teuton · 10-12-2007, 11:47 AM

Before I go off the deep end, I will try to get in touch with the DOT official who told us about the exemption and its application. I think Florida is losing something between the higher ups who really like tourist and people to spend money in Florida and the people on the road. One thing that is certain is if you pull with a truck, you need to have enough tag to cover your truck (usually about 6-7klbs) and your trailer (most singles are 10 to 12, triple is usually 18 or more. Keep the total under 26k to avoid CDL. Also if you have a trailer built, often you can get the GVWR tag to read lower than the sum of the axles, as the frame also affects the GVWR. Anyway let me see if I can get in touch with this person for guidance in this matter, and then attack Florida. The guy who got busted with the dirt track guys is picking up a truck from me tomorrow, and bringing all the documents from Florida for the violation. One thing I have found about some of these questionable stops, the Tourism department in any state don't like them. More later.

10-11-2007, 07:45 PM	#11
Jim Woods Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: celina, ohio Posts: 623 Likes: 4 Liked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Are you required to have DOT numbers on your tow rig??? hey Michael. did you get my email? jim

10-11-2007, 07:46 PM	#12
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Are you required to have DOT numbers on your tow rig??? I've always wondered how many open trailers with cars having advertising plastered all over them have been stopped! I've always heard about enclosed trailers. __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing

10-11-2007, 07:54 PM	#13
JRyan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 645 Likes: 30 Liked 112 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Are you required to have DOT numbers on your tow rig??? Myron, Read my post prior to yours. In South Dakota, we got the decal thing straightened out at the Capitol. As long as the current administration is in, everything will be fine. But if the political party in power changes, we may have to go back and straighten it out all over again. Political appointees (head of the DOT) -- GEEEZZZ! Jerry

10-11-2007, 09:31 PM	#14
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Are you required to have DOT numbers on your tow rig??? I have a lot of tips, but I have trouble posting a long answer from my house. I will try at my office tomorrow.

10-11-2007, 09:44 PM	#15
JRyan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 645 Likes: 30 Liked 112 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Are you required to have DOT numbers on your tow rig??? Jeff's tips were instrumental in leading us through the BS with the South Dakota State Legislature and the SD DOT. Thanks again Jeff. Jerry

10-11-2007, 11:24 PM	#16
Chris Schafer Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Are you required to have DOT numbers on your tow rig??? Jeff, I look forward to your tips...I recall that your information was very good...too bad I'm losing the ability to retain the finer points of what I read... ( or hear - according to my wife ). Chris.

10-12-2007, 08:24 AM	#17
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Are you required to have DOT numbers on your tow rig??? >> hey Michael. did you get my email? jim ?? No, I didn't... checked my deleted items and junk mail folders too, don't see anything. Try again,beard@staginglight.com, or PM me on here. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

10-12-2007, 11:47 AM	#18
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Are you required to have DOT numbers on your tow rig??? Before I go off the deep end, I will try to get in touch with the DOT official who told us about the exemption and its application. I think Florida is losing something between the higher ups who really like tourist and people to spend money in Florida and the people on the road. One thing that is certain is if you pull with a truck, you need to have enough tag to cover your truck (usually about 6-7klbs) and your trailer (most singles are 10 to 12, triple is usually 18 or more. Keep the total under 26k to avoid CDL. Also if you have a trailer built, often you can get the GVWR tag to read lower than the sum of the axles, as the frame also affects the GVWR. Anyway let me see if I can get in touch with this person for guidance in this matter, and then attack Florida. The guy who got busted with the dirt track guys is picking up a truck from me tomorrow, and bringing all the documents from Florida for the violation. One thing I have found about some of these questionable stops, the Tourism department in any state don't like them. More later.