Re: [MV] Heading for the scales

From: Joe Shannon (fordpart@bellsouth.net)
Date: Wed Dec 22 2004 - 11:21:35 PST


I have 750,000 in coverage and it costs me about $6000 a year. and the
insurance is only required to be filed if you have a MC number which
costs $300.

Bjorn Brandstedt wrote:

> Wasn't able to schedule a tractor trailer for the delivery of my log
> cabin kit this week, so I'll have to make several trips with the deuce
> (the customer is ok with this).
>
> Thanks to all that gave advise on this list and further checking
> outlined the requirements for interstate trucking. All 3-axle trucks
> must stop at the scales, period.
>
> I got a DOT# (quick procedure on the internet
> dotnumberregistration(dot)com). Needed to increase the insurance
> liability to $750,000, so my insurance policy now costs about
> $1,100/year.
> Changed the DMV registration card. It had several errors, which I
> wasn't worried about before, such as "gas" instead of diesel, 2-axles
> instead of 3. Cost an extra $50.00...
> I have a log book, but just blank inserts, should be fine for just a
> few trips.
> Got my name on the doors (cardboard and duct tape). Stenciled the dot
> number in black below the doors. Magnetic signs would be nice.
> I don't have a "medical card".
> I think that's all.
>
> The round trip to Asheville, NC is about 400 miles and I'll be leaving
> in an hour or so. The weather looks great, should be in the 50's later
> today.
>
> Report later.
>
> Happy Holidays,
>
> Bjorn
> MVPA 19212
> Meadows of Dan, Virginia
>
>
>
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