I finally got a straight truck but I need a way to get it to me in Ohio. I dont have my CDL yet so I cant pick it up. I was wondering if any teams driving for ConWay-Now would like to make some extra money and pick it up for me in Alabama and deliver it to me in Ohio approx 720 miles ? If you do contact me via Email. Thanks
Transport Straight Truck?
- Thread starter BigDiesel
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As long as your only driving empty back to the Buckeye I don't think you would have a problem just flying down and bouncing home. I would not stop at scales like the U-Haul trucks do. Just a thought. Good luck with the new adventure! The freight is there and fuel surcharges are stronger than fuel prices. I believe it is a great time to make some great money in todays market. Watch those pennys and bank what you can.
Its already licensed and tagged by ConWay-Now and it will remain with them also. Thats why I wanted to have someone from Conway Drive it. It will be insured also.
Being tagged by Conway is what killed you. That makes it a commercial vehicle. You would have been better to put a 30 day transit tag and a Not For Hire sign on it. Conway could still carry the insurance. This is how most dealers move trucks around.
The part I am not sure on, is whether you would still need a CDL? At least they likely wouldn't stop you. A dealership could answer that question.
Davekc
Being tagged by Conway is what killed you. That makes it a commercial vehicle. You would have been better to put a 30 day transit tag and a Not For Hire sign on it. Conway could still carry the insurance. This is how most dealers move trucks around.
The part I am not sure on, is whether you would still need a CDL? At least they likely wouldn't stop you. A dealership could answer that question.
Davekc
Tennesseahawk
Veteran Expediter
When I drove my truck home from WA, I was stopped at the scales even though I had "not for hire" on the side. My logbook was checked, and I had to buy permits for several states. I would advise someone with a cdl drive it back. Otherwise, you're looking for a headache.
rode2rouen
Expert Expediter
BigD, If you fly me down, I'll be happy to drive the truck back to Ohio for you. $.25 per mile and a one-way ticket. My bag is packed and my log book is up to date!
Rex
Rex
Broompilot
Veteran Expediter
Rex I have an old Schwin with Wings I can rent you Red with a Banana Seat.
People confuse the meaning of "Not for hire" . This just indicates you aren't hauling someone else's goods and don't need hauling authority and an MC number . Private carriers with commercial vehicles have to meet all other requirements . The single state apportioning plan will be phased out and private carriers will have to participate in the plan that replaces it . Supposedly this will lower charges for the for hire carriers .
>People confuse the meaning of "Not for hire" . This just
>indicates you aren't hauling someone else's goods and don't
>need hauling authority and an MC number . Private carriers
>with commercial vehicles have to meet all other requirements
>. The single state apportioning plan will be phased out and
>private carriers will have to participate in the plan that
>replaces it . Supposedly this will lower charges for the for
>hire carriers .
You are correct. That is why in his case, he needed a transit tag. However, it was already plated, thus needing a driver to move it for him in a commercial fashion.
Good info.
Davekc
>indicates you aren't hauling someone else's goods and don't
>need hauling authority and an MC number . Private carriers
>with commercial vehicles have to meet all other requirements
>. The single state apportioning plan will be phased out and
>private carriers will have to participate in the plan that
>replaces it . Supposedly this will lower charges for the for
>hire carriers .
You are correct. That is why in his case, he needed a transit tag. However, it was already plated, thus needing a driver to move it for him in a commercial fashion.
Good info.
Davekc
