DOT# required over 10,001 lbs. (4,536 kg)

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Greg M and Greg A... Got to admit, I love when someone does the homework and shares. This is great info to keep printed out in your trailer (especially enclosed trailers) to pull out if you are ever pulled over.

Thanks a million!!!

Raymond "46' enclosed steel trailer weighing in over 26,000lbs (With truck) and hoping to never get pulled over " Blethen
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If you weigh over 26,000# and are not tagged as an RV you will need a CDL and a whole lot of other items. Cross that weight number and your whole world changes.

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If you weigh over 26,000# and are not tagged as an RV you will need a CDL and a whole lot of other items. Cross that weight number and your whole world changes.
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I believe all of this to be true and is a separate issue when it comes whether or not the activity is done for compensation.

Secondly, the Federal DOT number requirement in the commercial truck world only applies if you are crossing state lines. If you are not, it does not matter how heavy you are, you still don't need one (unless your'e hauling hazardous materials).