IFTA

[hvy 1ton]

How do you go about getting fuel permits from each state?

You can buy them in at the port of entry scale houses. Honestly, I would take the scenic route and/or hang a paper in transit sign and not worry about it. It took us 30-45 minutes for each state's custom harvester fuel permit and you're looking 10-11 permits if you get every one. The paperwork for IFTA is not worth it for one trip.

 

[T320FL]

Considering the distance and number of states, have you thought about hiring an 18 wheeler with flatbed to haul it for you?

 

[Mike L]

We considered that option but I’ve also got to pay a guy to haul all our household stuff and the overflow of business stuff. One truck was expensive enough, two would be way worse.

 

[cfherrman]

Last year a Nebraska farmer told me the time he went to Illinois (I think) and got pulled over for a "loose" chain binder. His farm use only truck didn't hold in that state and the fines were deep. Make sure you talk to someone who really knows before leaving.

 

[mowingman]

Have you got a quote to have the truck hauled? I am going to guess $3,000. Wonder how close that is?

 

[T320FL]

Having your work truck moved on a semi could be written off as a business expense.

 

[Mike L]

Have you got a quote to have the truck hauled? I am going to guess $3,000. Wonder how close that is?

When I lost the transmission in Harrisburg PA it cost me $2500 to get it trucked home. That was 1200 miles round trip and we had to put it on a low bed. Now we’re going 2000 miles one way and I’m guessing it’s hard to find a back haul with a low bed.

 

[Mike L]

Got rained out so I’m home this afternoon trying to get answers to this question. So far the number one answer has been- I don’t know, try calling……. And then I call the next one and do it all over again.

 

[crane operator]

 

[Mike L]

That’s what I’m thinking. I’ve made it 41 years taking chances and i think I’m going to try it again.

 

[4x4ford]

Pull your dot numbers and put not for hire private use till you get moved

 

[Vetech63]

That’s what I’m thinking. I’ve made it 41 years taking chances and i think I’m going to try it again.

Jail isn't that bad. ..........so I've heard. 

 

[CM1995]

Pull your dot numbers and put not for hire private use till you get moved

Do you have a boat? Like 4x4 said remove the DOT #'s put a boat behind and that there is an RV Clark.

 

[Mike L]

Unfortunately I sold the boat. Wouldn’t that create the need for additional registration to haul a trailer?

 

[DMiller]

Will be witnessing this first hand once the Big Blue Beast is road ready and licensed. Already speaking to Graphics providers here for Lettering and numbers for the monster, Key Word Tricky Phrase on the side will be PRIVATE CONVEYANCE, NOT FOR HIRE. I suspect and expect a LOT of question sessions where have written down WHOM I have Spoken With, what they Informed me as to rules, keeping that in the license/insurance file holder in the door.

 

[CM1995]

Unfortunately I sold the boat. Wouldn’t that create the need for additional registration to haul a trailer?

It's probably been discussed but do you own the truck personally as in your personal name or is it owned by your business?

 

[Mike L]

It’s in my personal name. My business is a dba.

 

[Truck Shop]

Will be witnessing this first hand once the Big Blue Beast is road ready and licensed. Already speaking to Graphics providers here for Lettering and numbers for the monster, Key Word Tricky Phrase on the side will be PRIVATE CONVEYANCE, NOT FOR HIRE. I suspect and expect a LOT of question sessions where have written down WHOM I have Spoken With, what they Informed me as to rules, keeping that in the license/insurance file holder in the door.

If your pulling a RV and marked personal conveyance, DOT won't even look at you. I know this guy and his rig
below. He's traveled everywhere to truck shows and just plain traveling. Has never had a problem in any state.
There are lots of class eights pulling RV's these days DOT has better things to do than hassle a retired couple.

 

[Tyler d4c]

If your pulling a RV and marked personal conveyance, DOT won't even look at you. I know this guy and his rig
below. He's traveled everywhere to truck shows and just plain traveling. Has never had a problem in any state.
There are lots of class eights pulling RV's these days DOT has better things to do than hassle a retired couple.

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Would this hold true if with my rv I was taking my for fun d9 to my for fun of course stone quarry

 

[Truck Shop]

Would this hold true if with my rv I was taking my for fun d9 to my for fun of course stone quarry

Simply put--no.