Posted 2010-03-24 1:29 AM (#117963 - in reply to #117961) Subject: RE: DOT Numbers
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Posts: 3802 Location: Rocky Mount N.C.
Welcome to HTW! Read over the Virginia DOT rules. Alot of this stuff depends on what state you're vehicle is registered in even though it's suppose to be "federeal regulations". You won't get the same answer to any of your question from any five DOT officers. If you hay anything to market for yourself or others, or go to the horse show and win an eighth place ribbon, you probably fall under the CDL rules.
Posted 2010-03-25 1:17 AM (#117980 - in reply to #117961) Subject: RE: DOT Numbers
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Posts: 13
Location: Grafton, West Virginia
It seems we all have the same problem, what is right and what is wrong! My wife and I both have our CDL license. We drive a Ford F450 and pull three different trailers and all have combined weights exceeding 26,001 pounds. We have two farms fifteen miles apart and always equipment back and forth. We haul livestock to market and transport our horses to shows in and out of state. I called our state DOT and asked what we needed to be legal and was more confused after than before.
Posted 2010-03-25 12:14 PM (#117993 - in reply to #117961) Subject: RE: DOT Numbers
Location: KY
Buddy: if you are concerned about your legality, consult an attorney in W VA who is up to date with agriculture rules/regs as well as motor vehicle rules and regs.....get an opinion letter.....then IF you get a ticket, get your attorney and contest the ticket. In the meantime, don't worry about it (and don't speed).
Posted 2010-04-02 10:37 PM (#118393 - in reply to #117961) Subject: RE: DOT Numbers
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Posts: 3853 Location: Vermont
Originally written by Buddy0129 on 2010-03-24 1:16 AM
What are the requirements regarding DOT numbers for the following,
Haul cattle to market for yourself
Haul cattle for outside parties with compensation
Haul your personal horses to horse shows in and out of state
Go to this site and answer the questions...The step-by-step registration guide helps you: * Determine if you need a USDOT Number, Operating Authority (MC Number), Hazardous Materials Safety Permit, or Cargo Tank (CT) Number * Find out what forms and processes you need to complete * Determine what costs are involved * Find out which regulations apply to you * Fill out online formshttp://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration-licensing/online-registration/onlineregdescription.htm
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