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[LT57]

do we need to have a dot number on our pickup truck and trailer to go into the state of iowa for an antique pull. Some people showing cattle a couple of years ago mentioned we were not too welcome.

 

[heavyhaulertoo]

I would advise it. Thats what they told me about going out of state, it's a usdot thing. A money thing.

 

[pafarmall]

As long as you are not making a profit on your tractor pulling you should never need a dot number. Keep your big winnings to yourself and if anything run stickers that say "not for hire".

 

[lucky sevens]

Usdot numbers are free and only take a few minutes on the web to get. Always a controversy if you need them or not. In my opinion they are far less hassle than one stop by a motor carrier.

 

[Welding man]

They may be free in your state, here they are $45.00 a year.Ever hear of UCAR? They say the fee is for enforcement.

 

[puln70]

I would think that when you get a DOT#,then you will also have to get a med card & use a log book & get your truck & trailer inspected.But since this isn't a commercial enterprise & or no profits involved you should be exempt from it.
I know as I got caught hauling merchandise to a show & have gotten legal 3 yrs ago.
This is when your combined gross capacity weight is over 10,001 lbs.

 

[massey333]

The KEY WORD here is "Iowa".Think long and hard before you do it.Enough said.

 

[puln70]

Those DOT boys can say alot of bull,telling you what you need & blah,blah & maybe even give you a ticket because they'll say you need DOT # when you don't but just rember to say(I'm hauling my own stuff) and they should not bother yoyu ,NOW if he's havein a bad day or you have the wrong color of tractor he's gonna try anything he can to stick it to you,but try not to get nasty with him & don't say anymore than you have to & make sure you have your trailer brakes working & your load secure.

 

[redtractor]

Its not the DOT its the Dept of revenue enhancment

 

[bobs old iron]

pulling my g-neck with MY tractors on it, i pass right by the ports, i don't even look in mirror to see if they were flashing the stop/come-in light...if/when patrol stops me, I'll polity say these are my own personal items going to a show...

 

[bobs old iron]

D.O.T.---D.O.R.,,,two letter apart,,,they both are greedy and take your money...lol