Motorcycle

[mdscott]

Can anyone tell me what the DOT rules are for having a motorcycle in the back of your truck. I am not talking about one that would be cargo that you haul for someone, I mean one that you store for personal use. Have heard conflicting stories, just trying to find out without stopping and asking at a weigh station. Thanks

 

[highway star]

As far as I know there's nothing special you have to do. I have a friend that carried one in his box and it was never an issue in terms of DOT. You may miss out on a load because a shipper doesn't want his freight in with something like that, but it would be rare. I once hauled a military item that I wouldn't have gotten without a "clean" box and a motorcycle was mentioned as an item that would not be allowed.

 

[greg334]

No rules but remember that unless you secure it and protect it, it may be damaged and you may have to pay for it out of pocket.

 

[geo]

don't remeber who did it but when they built there striaght truck between the sleeper and the box they made a box to carried the bike and when they wantn't use it they just lower ramp and off with the bike