Something I've been wondering, can you use a "commercial vehicle" for private use without a USDOT number and IFTA sticker? Situation in question is this:
I have a Class 7 medium-duty truck + 11-ton pintle hitch trailer, registered at 40,000lbs gross, that I use for my construction business. In VA we don't need DOT numbers, or any markings on the truck whatsoever if we stay in state. I also stay within 100mi radius of home, so no log books or any of that. Literally all I need to drive it is the CDL in my pocket. I do have a current DOT medical card.
Three situations I'd like to go out of state with it, first two I'd consider personal, not for commerce:
1. Hauling my equipment to my property in NC, to do work for myself.
2. Hauling our jeeps/4wds to trail rides in another state, could be in NC, TN, KY or WV.
3. Picking up a purchased piece of equipment, this is where things could be considered interstate commerce, depending on the intended use of the equipment, IDK?
I can't find anything specific in the laws that address these situations, maybe some of you know off hand? What do I need to be legal, and even if I am legal how much grief will DOT give me if they pull me over? Any insight is appreciated.
I have a Class 7 medium-duty truck + 11-ton pintle hitch trailer, registered at 40,000lbs gross, that I use for my construction business. In VA we don't need DOT numbers, or any markings on the truck whatsoever if we stay in state. I also stay within 100mi radius of home, so no log books or any of that. Literally all I need to drive it is the CDL in my pocket. I do have a current DOT medical card.
Three situations I'd like to go out of state with it, first two I'd consider personal, not for commerce:
1. Hauling my equipment to my property in NC, to do work for myself.
2. Hauling our jeeps/4wds to trail rides in another state, could be in NC, TN, KY or WV.
3. Picking up a purchased piece of equipment, this is where things could be considered interstate commerce, depending on the intended use of the equipment, IDK?
I can't find anything specific in the laws that address these situations, maybe some of you know off hand? What do I need to be legal, and even if I am legal how much grief will DOT give me if they pull me over? Any insight is appreciated.