I really don't think it was such a stupid question. Besides just the point that is often made of there being no such thing as a "stupid question", there is a practical reason for getting a DOT #. As I found out, any time you take a vehicle registered as "Commercial Vehicle" out of state beyond (I think) 100 miles, technically you are required to have a DOT #. I actually took a big chance a couple of times when I took my one ton to Poughkeepsie, then again to Iowa. The person at the state DOT office suggested I tell any trooper that I was on a personal trip (not business-related). At worst, I would get a summons and pay a fine. This would apply only to a vehicle owned solely by the driver. I might have had quite a time explaining what I was doing on a "personal trip" hauling a pallet of Magic Salt and two 55-gallon barrels of Magic -0 from Poughkeepsie. It was also strongly suggested that I stay out of NYC - regardless.
I would like to not discourage people from asking questions. I know I asked a few "dumb ones" (probably still do) and had some very good guys help me get started (and still are).
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