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its001 (0)
Posted 4/17/2008 1:32:10 PM Report
 

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WHAT IS REQUIRED ON INTERSTATE TRUCKS FOR NUMBERS DISPLAYED.I SEE SOME WITH JUST DOT# AND OTHERS WITH ALL #S INCLUDING VIN.AND GVW.
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TrueNorth (10)
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Here's a link to the FMCSA for "Marking on CMVs" as contained in 390.21 of the Rules and Regulations.

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/fmcsrruletext.asp?section=390.21

Rick

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its001 (0)
Posted 4/21/2008 8:40:26 PM Report
 

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O.K. IF I UNDERSTAND CORRECTLY ALL THAT IS REQUIRED, COMPANY NAME AND DOT#.SO WHAT IS THE REASON I SEE M/C # CA # IN CALIF.VIN# AND GVW.I WANT TO BE CORRECT B-4 I ORDER DECALS.
ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT
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EricCarlson (21)
Posted 4/22/2008 10:15:30 AM Report
 

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Make sure you are not only meeting the federal regs but your state regs.  I believe you only need a CA# if you only run in CA. 

Some other states like to see the VIN and GW.  CO likws to see the VIN.  As you go across their scales they will be punching your VIN in thier computer.  If you dont have it on the side of the truck you are likely to be called in so they can check your Registrarion, ins & IFTA paperwork.

I dont know who wants the GW on the truck but I've got it there anyway.

2" letters/numbers should meet the visibility requirements.  I think I'll go down to 1.5" next time and see if any petty scale officers actually say anything...

Hotshot Transportation Co. ~

...and I see a truck stop sign ahead, so I change lanes...  I need a cup of coffe and a couple dollars change...

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fearless1 (66)Silver Power Driver
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If you run interstate you must have an mc# on truck or your dot# plus leased to company name and an mc# that lets them Know you are most likely a contract carrier running under somone elses mc# that carries the cargo ins.

 Fearless Enterprise's U.S.A.     MC#604640  PLEASE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY  AND PEACE OF MIND USE A COMPLIANT HAULER !!!!
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This is the FEDERAL statute taken from the FMCSA website.

I belive it says that your company name & USDOT # is all that is required.

Where does it say the MC # is required?

§390.21 Marking of CMVs.

(a) General. Every self-propelled CMV, as defined in §390.5, subject to subchapter B of this chapter must be marked as specified in paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this section.

(b) Nature of marking. The marking must display the following information:

(b)(1) The legal name or a single trade name of the motor carrier operating the self-propelled CMV, as listed on the motor carrier identification report (Form MCS–150) and submitted in accordance with §390.19.

(b)(2) The motor carrier identification number issued by the FMCSA, preceded by the letters "USDOT".

(b)(3) If the name of any person other than the operating carrier appears on the CMV, the name of the operating carrier must be followed by the information required by paragraphs (b)(1), and (2) of this section, and be preceded by the words "operated by."

(b)(4) Other identifying information may be displayed on the vehicle if it is not inconsistent with the information required by this paragraph.

(b)(5) Each motor carrier shall meet the following requirements pertaining to its operation:

(b)(5)(i) All CMVs that are part of a motor carrier's existing fleet on July 3, 2000, and which are marked with an ICCMC number must come into compliance with paragraph (b)(2) of this section by July 3, 2002.

(b)(5)(ii) All CMVs that are part of a motor carrier's existing fleet on July 3, 2000, and which are not marked with the legal name or a single trade name on both sides of their CMVs, as shown on the Motor Carrier Identification Report, Form MCS–150, must come into compliance with paragraph (b)(1) of this section by July 5, 2005.

(b)(5)(iii) All CMVs added to a motor carrier's fleet on or after ATE Day="3" Month="7" Year="2000">ATE Day="3" Month="7" Year="2000">July 3, 2000ATE>ATE>, must meet the requirements of this section before being put into service and operating on public ways.

(c) Size, shape, location, and color of marking. The marking must—

(c)(1) Appear on both sides of the self-propelled CMV;

(c)(2) Be in letters that contrast sharply in color with the background on which the letters are placed;

(c)(3) Be readily legible, during daylight hours, from a distance of 50 feet (15.24 meters) while the CMV is stationary; and

(c)(4) Be kept and maintained in a manner that retains the legibility required by paragraph (c)(3) of this section.

(d) Construction and durability. The marking may be painted on the CMV or may consist of a removable device, if that device meets the identification and legibility requirements of paragraph (c) of this section, and such marking must be maintained as required by paragraph (c)(4) of this section.

(e) Rented CMVs. A motor carrier operating a self-propelled CMV under a rental agreement having a term not in excess of 30 calendar days meets the requirements of this section if:

(e)(1) The CMV is marked in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this section; or

(e)(2) The CMV is marked as set forth in paragraph (e)(2)(i) through (iv) of this section:

(e)(2)(i) The legal name or a single trade name of the lessor is displayed in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section.

(e)(2)(ii) The lessor's identification number preceded by the letters "USDOT" is displayed in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section; and

(e)(2)(iii) The rental agreement entered into by the lessor and the renting motor carrier conspicuously contains the following information:

(e)(2)(iii)(A) The name and complete physical address of the principal place of business of the renting motor carrier;

(e)(2)(iii)(B) The identification number issued the renting motor carrier by the FMCSA, preceded by the letters "USDOT," if the motor carrier has been issued such a number. In lieu of the identification number required in this paragraph, the following may be shown in the rental agreement:

(1) Information which indicates whether the motor carrier is engaged in "interstate" or "intrastate" commerce; and

(2) Information which indicates whether the renting motor carrier is transporting hazardous materials in the rented CMV;

(e)(2)(iii)(C) The sentence: "This lessor cooperates with all Federal, State, and local law enforcement officials nationwide to provide the identity of customers who operate this rental CMV'; and

(e)(2)(iv) The rental agreement entered into by the lessor and the renting motor carrier is carried on the rental CMV during the full term of the rental agreement. See the leasing regulations at 49 CFR 376 for information that should be included in all leasing documents.

(f) Driveaway services. In driveaway services, a removable device may be affixed on both sides or at the rear of a single driven vehicle. In a combination driveaway operation, the device may be affixed on both sides of any one unit or at the rear of the last unit. The removable device must display the legal name or a single trade name of the motor carrier and the motor carrier's USDOT number.

[53 FR 18052, May 19, 1988; 53 FR 27689, July 22, 1988, as amended at 53 FR 47543, Nov. 23, 1988; 55 FR 6993, Feb. 28, 1990;  57 FR 3142, Jan. 28, 1992; 60 FR 38744, July 28, 1995; 62 FR 49942, Sept. 24, 1997; 65 FR 35296, June 2, 2000]>>

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Hotshot Transportation Co. ~

...and I see a truck stop sign ahead, so I change lanes...  I need a cup of coffe and a couple dollars change...

USDOT 1553028   MC 576750

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fearless1 (66)Silver Power Driver
Posted 5/9/2008 8:10:05 AM Report
 

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You are most likely right I do no you are right on the Vin# for colorado as they stopped me at Idaho springs and gave me a warning to the owner of the truck so I just put it all on there even my ph#.

 Fearless Enterprise's U.S.A.     MC#604640  PLEASE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY  AND PEACE OF MIND USE A COMPLIANT HAULER !!!!
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SHS (25)Bronze Power Driver
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If I'm reading this right you don't need your home town and state anymore? Also I was told not to put the MC number on because someone could use it for fuel purchases in like IN and you would be getting the taxes from them applied to you? So with that in mind do you think it's a good idea to post them here?
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fearless1 (66)Silver Power Driver
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tHAT WOULD SOMEWHAT BE TRUE BUT ONLY IF YOU ARE OVER 26,000 AND HAVE IFTA AS THE TRUCK IS LISTED AND THEY NEED THE TAG# TO GO ALONG WITH THAT SO IF THEY DO USE IT THEY ARE IN DEEP TROUBLE WITH THE LAW BECAUSE MY TRUCK IS REG> WITH IFTA AND THE TRUCKS VIN# SO IT DOES NOT MUCH MATTER AS THEY WILL GET PROSECUTED FOR THEFT AND REMEMBER THIS IS NOT TAKEN LIGHTLY!

 Fearless Enterprise's U.S.A.     MC#604640  PLEASE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY  AND PEACE OF MIND USE A COMPLIANT HAULER !!!!
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EricCarlson (21)
Posted 5/9/2008 9:12:15 AM Report
 

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SHS (5/9/2008)
Also I was told not to put the MC number on because someone could use it for fuel purchases......
 

Maybe they meant Master Card number?

I don't know about being billed for someone else's fuel tax but as soon as it happens to me I'll let ya know.  I do know I prepare my own IFTA report and only write a check for what I use.

Hotshot Transportation Co. ~

...and I see a truck stop sign ahead, so I change lanes...  I need a cup of coffe and a couple dollars change...

USDOT 1553028   MC 576750

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