If you have commercial license on it I think you have to display your DOT number.

 

In mn its any commercial over 10,000 gvw needs it.

 

It been lawn in ny for over 5 years onerous 10000

 

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/msp/Intrastate_USDOT_FAQs_189910_7.pdf This is what I found on it when I was looking.

 

Depends on your state regs..
check out your local DMV website, you should be able to fine out there.

In Ky, we do not have to have one for plowing, unless its over 10,000GVW unless its a farm truck, or a tow truck. I think some transporting companies are required depending on what they transport (even in a car) but I am not sure in it.

 

Depends on the state

 

If your vehicle or combination of vehicles has a GVWR of 10,001 lbs or greater and is used in commerce, you need a DOT number. It can be on a magnet or permanently affixed to the vehicle.

Colorado has been enforcing that rule HARD for the last few years. They always have multiple portable scales and inspections almost any day of the week and seem to nab more pickups than they do big rigs. I'm legal and I'm glad they are cracking down. It evens the playing field a little more.

 

I've been noticing the same thing here in NY. I don't believe many of these pick ups would be over 10,000 lbs.

 

A lot of wrong info here.A truck by itself or a truck and it's trailer with a Rated weight combined of 10,000 lbs. or more used for commerce[plowing/salting is commerce as an example] needs DOT authority in most states for both intra and interstate travel.It's not a big deal at all,if you do the application yourself,I'm quite sure it's still free,you just have to pay for the signage of your choice that has to go on the truck/tractor. Here's 1 link that I found on the fly:
USDOT Number All businesses operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) across state lines must have and display a USDOT number. Most states also require businesses that operarate a CMV solely within their state to have a USDOT number also. A CMV is any vehicle by itself or used in combination with a trailer, which the total loaded weight, of the truck and/or combination, is rated at 10,000 lbs or greater. All Intrastate vehicles transporting Hazmat or US Mail with a GVWR of 10,000 lbs or more must also have a USDOT #. Farm vehicles 10,000 lbs. GVWR and over are also required to have a US DOT # now.

 

Illinois cops cracking down on this as well. We have USDOT numbers on all our dumps. Not pickups though.

 

We have DOT numbers on all trucks. The 3/4 tons don't need them as they're under 10k GVWR, but as soon as they're hooked to the smallest of trailers, they're over 10k combined GVWR, so they are necessary at that point. In MN, you don't have to have them on the truck, just need to be able to produce it upon request, unless you cross state lines. I can't expect an employee to remember the DOT number, so I put it on the trucks when I have them lettered, as it's a very minimal additional cost to the lettering.

 

In Michigan if you run a truck and trailer in the summer or winter with a 10,000 combined GVWR then you need to have DOT numbers. Pretty much every commercial company in michigan has them on their trucks. They put this in effect to try and get rid of some of the little mom and pop companies driving around in their navigators and dump trailers. And yes I have actually seen this going down I75. They are free through the internet so it's best to at least get them.

 

oh man, don't get me started on this crap!

but it does depend on your state, and who you talk to in that state, or if you cross state lines, etc. etc. etc.....

Personally I believe it to be a revenue generator!

 

The number and registration are "free" ,until your caught.

 

Illinois cops cracking down on this as well. We have USDOT numbers on all our dumps. Not pickups though.

You got a link to anything saying you need them in IL? I haven't been able to find anything and the Fed site shows that IL doesn't require them.

 

I live in Ohio, right on the Michigan border. I have one account that is in Michigan. Do I need to have DOT numbers to go into michigan for one account? Thanks

 

I live in Ohio, right on the Michigan border. I have one account that is in Michigan. Do I need to have DOT numbers to go into michigan for one account? Thanks

Yes...........

 

Yea we need them on pickups in NY as stated above. We put them on all trucks with commercial plates, even my jeep. Probably don't need it on that but it looks cool matching all the other trucks. Plus I think it is a little more profesional looking overall when all the trucks match up with signage, truck #'s & DOT numbers. Clients don't know if you have 2 or 22 trucks, make first truck is #105 then go from there

 

You got a link to anything saying you need them in IL? I haven't been able to find anything and the Fed site shows that IL doesn't require them.

As far as I know you don't need them in IL unless you are doing interstate commerce.

Seeing your location, and the fact your probably running across the border, then I'm almost positive you need a DOT inspection and DOT numbers on your truck.

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the states do vary, but i believe once you go over any state line in a truck over 10k gvw (or a combo trailer/truck) you need dot numbers. i have them on my work truck (no longer in the landscaping field).

the biggest problem i see is the DOT enforcing the hours of service rule to plow guys. i haven't heard of any problems, but it's another thing to worry about..

 

I was under the same impression that in Colorado(and most states) you had to get DOT numbers if your truck or truck and trailer were over 10,000 GVWR. My truck is an F250 with a 10K GVWR. I have done nothing with DOT to get a number or anything and I was pulling a small single axle trailer about 4 months ago. This small trailer put me over the 10K limit and as I went by a mobile weigh station they waived me in. I talked with the DOT agent, gave him insurance, registration, etc. and just flat out asked him if I needed DOT numbers. He told me it wasn't required but that it helps speed the process up at weigh stations. He checked all my info and sent me on my merry way.

From everything I've heard, I need DOT numbers anytime I tow anything with my truck already being right at the limit. I've been trying to figure out if this specific DOT guy just didn't know what he was talking about and I was actually in violation, or if I don't actually need them because my truck itself is 10K or under.

 

Some states require it. Sorry if this link is already posted but it has a list/map of the states that require it. http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration-licensing/registration-USDOT.htm

 

The number and registration are "free" ,until your caught.

what do you mean by untill your caught.
if you go to usdot and fill out there form and they give you your number.
you put that number on your truck what can you get in trouble for.
did i miss a step

 

I think he was saying you dont have to do anything until your caught.

 

i was just checking. i wanted to make sure i did every thing right last year.
the last thing you need is to get pulled over and get a bunch of tickets.
or possibly have your truck and trailer towed.
thanks for the reply